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Episode 7: Saturnalia
Ancient Rome boasted an impressive polytheistic religion. Festivals to various gods were celebrated throughout the year, and Saturnalia and Natalis Invictus occurred around the winter solstice (Dec 20/21). Kara and Josh explore these holidays and what, if any, influence they have on the date of Christmas and how the holiday is celebrated today.
Image Credit:“Saturn”, Giuseppe Niccolo Vicentino aka Rospigliosi c.1540-50https://www.agsa.sa.gov.au/collection-publications/collection/works/saturn/22851/ 
Episode 1: Samhain
The Irish-Pagan holiday of Samhain is one of the largest influences on our modern Christian and Secular holiday of Halloween. This episode explores the history and tradition of Samhain and how those traditions are seen today.
Image Credit: https://oghamart.com/blogs/news/samhain-halloween-celtic-roots