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Condemnation of Cross-Dressing Throughout History
24:49 - 29:07 (04:18)
The condemnation of cross-dressing is not a new concept and has been occurring for centuries, as seen in the condemnation of transvestism during the popular New Year's holiday in the six and seven century synods. However, the recent attacks on Christmas-themed drag shows, which align more with traditional Christmas values than those attacking them, show that the concept of cross-dressing remains contentious today.
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Learn about the origins of holiday traditions and the often overlooked aspects of history that contributed to modern customs.
24:49 - 26:01 (01:12)
Summary
Learn about the origins of holiday traditions and the often overlooked aspects of history that contributed to modern customs.
ChapterCondemnation of Cross-Dressing Throughout History
EpisodePart Two: Keep the Yuletide Gay: Saturnalia & the Puritan War on Christmas
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The church has a history of condemning cross-dressing and transvestism, including during popular New Year's celebrations where men would dress up as women.
26:01 - 29:07 (03:06)
Summary
The church has a history of condemning cross-dressing and transvestism, including during popular New Year's celebrations where men would dress up as women. Today, there are still attacks on Christmas-themed drag shows, which are more in line with traditional Christmas values than those attacking them.