7. 🎄圣诞特别篇: A Christmas Carol (Pt. 1)
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Deep Dive
What is the historical origin of the Christmas carol 'Good King Wenceslas'?
The carol 'Good King Wenceslas' is inspired by a real historical figure, Duke Wenceslas I of Bohemia, who lived in the 9th century (between 907 and 935). The melody dates back to a 13th-century spring song, and the lyrics were written by John Mason Neale in the 19th century.
How did the modern image of Santa Claus evolve?
The modern image of Santa Claus evolved from various historical and cultural influences, including the Norse god Odin, the Christian figure Saint Nicholas, and even medieval human traffickers. The red-suited, jolly Santa we know today was largely popularized by Coca-Cola in the 1930s and 1940s.
What is the connection between Christmas and the Roman festival of Saturnalia?
Christmas has roots in the Roman festival of Saturnalia, which began on December 17 and lasted for 5 to 6 days, including December 23 and 24. This festival celebrated the winter solstice and involved role reversals, feasting, and gift-giving, elements that later influenced Christmas traditions.
Why is Santa Claus depicted wearing red?
Santa Claus is depicted wearing red largely due to Coca-Cola's advertising campaigns in the 1930s and 1940s, which solidified the image of a red-suited, jolly Santa. This color choice was influenced by earlier depictions of Saint Nicholas and other cultural figures.
What is the significance of the winter solstice in Christmas traditions?
The winter solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year, symbolizes the return of light and life. Early Christians associated this period with the birth of Jesus, who is referred to as the 'light of the world,' leading to the celebration of Christmas around this time.
- Christmas's origins are rooted in ancient Roman festivals like Saturnalia.
- The modern image of Santa Claus is a relatively recent creation, heavily influenced by commercial interests.
- The historical figure of St. Nicholas is linked to Christmas, but the modern Santa is distinct from him.
Shownotes Transcript
**🎅 **Merry Christmas！
录这期有酒有肉有歌声的圣诞特别篇，是期末多重死线压身下偷来的快乐。
在本期节目**《圣诞颂歌》（上篇）**中，《此处有龙》全员（主播包慧怡、桑阳，制作人Jersey）齐聚一堂，为大家带来了节日气氛浓厚的真 · 说唱（误）。
你将听到桑老师吉他伴奏下的三人合唱《好国王温塞拉斯》（Good King Wenceslas)）——这首经典圣诞颂歌的旋律来自13世纪归春曲，歌词由John Mason Neale在19世纪填写。作为对古罗马和中世纪“颠倒的世界”母题的生动演绎，你还会听到即兴清唱版的《大海之下，夏日永存》（It's Always Summer under the Sea），以及《卡斯特梅尔之雨》（The Rain of Castermere）——由于是真 · 酒后即兴而歌，因此一路忘词忘到君临城，《权游》迷且海涵。
我们会一起追溯从古罗马农神节（Saturnalia）到圣尼古拉斯纪念日的“圣诞节”演变小史，以及从北欧神奥丁到中世纪人口贩子，再到可口可乐吉祥物的“圣诞老人”形象的变迁。故事的后半部分将在（下篇）中与另两首拉丁文圣诞颂歌清唱一起放出。
[奥丁的八腿神马Sleipnir, Tjängvide如尼石]
🎄本期中出现的龙族包括但不限于：克罗诺斯-萨杜恩（Kronos-Saturn），圣尼古拉斯（St Nicholas），“袋子人”(el Humbre del Saco)，奥丁（Odin）及其神马斯莱普尼尔（Sleipnir），拉雪橇的红鼻子麋鹿鲁道夫（Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer），迦太基的汉尼拔（Hannibal of Carthage），《权力的游戏》中的希琳公主（Princess Shireen），还有曹操（误）。当然，少不了各种版本的Santa Claus！
🎅Winter is coming. May this special episode bring you as much warmth and joy as it brought us!
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