History of ideas: the invention of Christmas
at City Lit, London · other provider
What the college says
Beginning around the middle of the 19th century, a ‘new Christmas’ came into the fore; a reinvented Christmas, if you will. Why did this Christmas shift as it did - to produce the modern celebration many people still enjoy today? In this course, the stories of those groups and individuals who impacted this ‘reinvention of Christmas’ will be shared.
What you need to get on
No special knowledge or skills are required other than intellectual interest in the subject and curiosity.Please check the City Lit website for details.
How you are assessed
Short courses, awards and certificates that do not fit the main routes.
What this level means
The level was not stated in the source data.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Age range not confirmed in the source data. Check with the provider.
Where it runs
City Lit
Online
Start dates
- 12 December 2026
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