How Historic Christmas Traditions Evolved from Medieval Times

A medieval historian explains why Christmas trees and yule logs owe more to ancient fears of darkness than modern holiday generosity and cheer.

Dec 22, 2025, 6:01 PM CST

Teri Barr is Civic Media’s Content Creator and a legend in Wisconsin broadcast journalism. Email her at teri.barr@civicmedia.us.

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