The Ancient Calendar
Your host, Alexis Baxter, is taking a glorious, necessary detour! We’re diving into the historical and mythological gap between St. Nicholas and the jolly man in the red suit. Ever wonder why Santa has reindeer? Or why we drag a dead tree into our living rooms? This is the episode for you. We track Santa's identity from the 4th-century Turkish bishop, through the terrifying sky-rides of the Norse god Odin (and his eight-legged horse, Sleipnir), and all the way to his final, Coca-Cola-approved look. Plus, we uncover the pagan survival rituals behind evergreens, the rowdy, chaotic history of Wassailing (it was festive extortion!), and explore global helpers like Italy’s regretful, chimney-diving witch, La Befana.#TheAncientCalendar #FolklorePodcast #HistoryPodcast #ChristmasHistory #SantaClausHistory
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