Lucy Worsley's Christmas Carol Odyssey
★ 8.2 · 2019 · 58m · Documentary · History
Lucy Worsley reveals the surprising stories behind our favourite Christmas carols. From pagan rituals to religious conflicts, French dances and the First World War, carols reflect our history.
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