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Adventures in Old English: The History and Meaning of Advent

Adventures in Old English: The History and Meaning of Advent

Update: 2025-12-19
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It's the most wonderful time of the year: that's right, the Lent of St. Martin! Okay okay, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but the lead-up--known as the season of Advent--is an unbelievably rich tradition filled with deep meaning. On this Young Heretics special, I explain the big ideas of Advent through the surprising history of everyone's favorite song of the season, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel." And God bless us, every one! 

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Adventures in Old English: The History and Meaning of Advent

Adventures in Old English: The History and Meaning of Advent