
Strange Yuletide: Bizarre and Brilliant Christmas Traditions from Around the World (also Online) – GI 25 149
5 December 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm GMT
Tutor: Lorraine Spindler, BA Hons, Dip Euro Hum
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Think you know Christmas? Think again! From pooping nativity figures and roller-skating to mass, to Icelandic trolls and flaming straw goats, this lively, laughter-filled course explores the weirdest and most wonderful festive traditions across the globe. Join us to unwrap the quirky, creepy, and downright surprising customs that make Christmas anything but ordinary.
Festive jumper optional!
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