There are some great pagan ideas, first-rate medieval treats, but then there is a huge gap in festivities - a Christmas-free zone until the middle of the 20th century - until it all came back into fashion. Here we take a look at some Christmas traditions and their origins.
. Mistletoe
When druids and pagans inhabited Scotland they took greenery into the house, as a symbol of life in the dark nights of midwinter. Mistletoe, revered by the druids for its fertility properties, was cut from the sacred oak tree.
. Yule log
To banish the dark, the pagans brought fire into the house. At some point this time of year became known as Yule and during the festival a Yule log was gathered.
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Tempers frayed during this Yorkshire derby in front of 17,983 fans at Elland Road.
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Ian Baird scored for the Whites against the Terriers who escaped relegation that season by just two points.
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Thanks for getting this far. Look out for part 2 featuring FA Cup classics against QPR, Wigan Athletic and Coventry City as well as play off action against Oldham Athletic and Charlton Athletic.