The origins of the 12 days of Christmas, reindeer on the rooftops, and those weird Yule log cakes all date back to Pagan European traditions where ghosts, gods, and magic roamed freely across the snow-covered land. Learn how these ancient superstitions and rituals feed into our red and green coated stories and songs today, including how to avoid getting swept away by Odin's Yuletide Wild Hunt.Follow us on Instagram for more at @homespunhaints.If you like what we do we'd love to have your support! Our patrons get ad-free episodes plus weekly bonus content. Join our Patreon at patreon.com/homespunhaintsThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5199458/advertisementSupport the show