Welcome to the broadcast! Thinking about Britain's Germanic heritage, this Christmas we raise a glass to the ancient northern spirits: the mothers at Modraniht, and the Norse dísir and their Dísablót. 🌬

Plus December's stargazing and a trip to St Anthony's Well!

Happy Jól / Yule! 🎄

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