• Christmas! The origins and history of Christmas and it's customs laid bare, in true Peasants style.

  • Dec 19 2021
  • Length: 48 mins
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Christmas! The origins and history of Christmas and it's customs laid bare, in true Peasants style.

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  • The History of Christmas

    This week, in a revised format, the peasants entirely focus on one historical topic- Christmas!

    The guys  discuss the historical origins of the popular celebration of Christmas. Topics examined and pondered over, include a wide range of facets of the celebration:-Why the date of 25th December, the origin of the Christmas tree, mistletoe, evergreen wreaths, candles, gift giving, the celebration of birthdays by ancient peoples and early Christians, Father Christmas and Oliver Cromwell and his relationship with Christmas in 17th century England.

    Questions also discussed are – Is Christmas today a religious or secular celebration? Can Christmas be described as Christian celebration? And, Will Christmas survive in a secular world?




    Musical interludes by D-man and J-man.

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