Bible Stories for Blasphemers

Pagan History Special: Oestara (Spring Equinox)

March 23, 2022 Dan Rogland and Mariah Wrenn Season 1 Episode 19
Bible Stories for Blasphemers
Pagan History Special: Oestara (Spring Equinox)
Show Notes

In this week's slightly bananas episode, Dan tells Mariah about the history of the Pagan holiday known as Oestara and how it informed modern traditions for Easter. Topics include: which of the Von Trapp children best fits your personality; terrifying Victorian greeting cards; and hot cross buns.

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Special thanks to @HenryRogland for our intro, and to Bird Creek for our theme song, "Hooky with Sloane."

Special thanks to Henry Rogland for our intro, and to Bird Creek for our theme song, "Hooky With Sloane."

Edited and Mixed by Everett Kemper (@everettkemper)
Hosted by Dan Rogland & Mariah Wren (@mariahmaycats)
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