Virtual - Bird Kings & Christmas Demons -- Wonderful & Weird Traditions Of The Yuletide Season

Wednesday, December 2, 2026 7:00—8:00 PM Online - Zoom **PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**   There is no more popular time of year in the United States than the Christmas seasons. But have you ever wondered were the flying reindeer came from? Why do we set up a tree inside the living room? The more you think about these customs, the odder they seem. Look outside the U.S. and you’ll find even more fascinating Yuletide traditions. Explore how weird our season of joy truly is.  Led by Sarah Hodge-Wetherbe, a librarian by day and a frequent speaker at ComicCons, conferences, and libraries on nights and weekend. Register directly on Zoom HERE RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program. Please register for this event and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them, the email will be coming from Zoom. This program is hosted by the Tewksbury Public Library, is brought to you in collaboration with a multitude of MA & NH libraries,, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library Sign up for our Ashland Public Library Newsletters! Return to main calendar