How the French Stole Christmas
The story of how revolutionary France tried to end Christmas
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Show Notes
The French Revolution would bring about many, many changes in Europe. One of the most radical was the dechristianization of France - including the banning of religious holidays. Will Clark, the host and creator of Grey History - a French Revolution Podcast - joins us to tell the story of How the French Stole Christmas.
Sources
Learn more about Will Clark and his podcast, Grey History, at https://greyhistory.com
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