Campfire Christmas

By: Storybook Creative Studios
  • Summary

  • This is a journey through the history of Christmas. From the days of the Roman Empire, through the rise of Christianity, into the Middle Ages, the Reformation, the Restoration, the Victorian Era, and into the modern times.

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Episodes
  • Part 1 - Saturnalia and the Pagans/The Nativity/The Rise of Christianity
    Dec 28 2023
    The roots of Christmas began with the pagans in the Roman Empire. The birth of Jesus and the rise of Christianity drew from these ancient practices, and evolved through the late Roman Empire.

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    34 mins
  • Part 2 - Christmas During the Middle Ages
    Dec 28 2023
    In episode 2, we look at Christmas through the rise of Christianity and the Middle Ages.

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    44 mins
  • Part 3 - The Reformation, the Rise of England, and the Restoration
    Jan 11 2024
    In this episode, we will focus on the time period of the Reformation, a brief history of England, and the Restoration. We'll go in-depth into the life of St. Nicholas of Myra, and he evolved into the modern-day Santa Claus. We'll also look at some of the first Christmas carols and plays that arose during this time, and one of the first established Christmas celebrations - Sinterklaasfeest.

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    51 mins

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