Viking Midwinter Solstice

Gone Medieval

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4.6 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 December 2021

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

For many of us, our Christmas traditions have been passed down generations. Whether we realise it or not. But where could some of these traditions originate from, and could some go back to the Viking age? In today’s episode, Cat is joined by cultural historian Herleik Baklid to discuss midwinter traditions and cultural practices, especially those from Scandinavia. Will you be partying like a Viking this holiday?

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