Synopsis

Lucy Worsley reveals the surprising stories behind our favourite Christmas carols. From pagan rituals to religious conflicts, French dances and the First World War, carols reflect our history.

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Lucy Worsley’s Christmas Carol Odyssey

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More resources about Work and leisure through time

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