Exploring Winter Festivals: From Saturnalia to Father Christmas

This chapter explores the historical origins of winter festivals like Saturnalia and the winter solstice, emphasizing their significance in ancient cultures. It also examines the transformation of festive symbols and figures, particularly the evolution of Father Christmas into the modern Santa Claus.

Transcript

Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

Get the app