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Christmas book: Jungian and Psychoanalytic Perspectives on Christmas: Origins, Motifs, and Psychological Significances Kendrick Lyddon Norris
This Jungian Life holiday playlist: https://www.jodiegale.com/help-its-the-holidays-this-jungian-life-playlist/
Christmas Mythology VI: Myth, Our Self, and the Divine Child
Here is a linked list of the Jungian‑oriented Christmas videos and recordings, each with a short description.
Jungian Christmas symbolism
Divine Child Archetype – Jungian Symbolism for Christmas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQahM4HpVNY
Short lecture-style exploration of the Divine Child archetype, connecting the Nativity, the manger, and child imagery to Jung’s ideas of the Self and psychic renewal at Christmas.The Hidden Symbolism of Christmas Traditions – Explained Through Carl Jung
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62MhQ7Pbj1A
Walks through symbols like the tree, lights, gifts, Santa, and the star as expressions of archetypes such as the Self, Wise Old Man, and the re-emergence of light from winter darkness.Why Christmas Creates a Deep Spiritual and Psychological Resonance – Carl Jung
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgy0FbYmOjU
Discusses Christmas as an archetypal drama of light versus darkness, the collective unconscious, and why the season reliably stirs intense emotions and numinous experiences.
Shadow, family, and complexes
The Shadow Side of Christmas: Hidden Truths of Carl Jung’s Psychology
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUTCMf6tmuU
Applies Jung’s concept of the Shadow to holiday stress, consumerism, loneliness, and family conflict, suggesting ways to use this material for greater awareness rather than repetition.HOLIDAY HAUNTINGS or “Who are these people?!?!” – This Jungian Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=317Z0-GOMjE
Three Jungian analysts unpack projections, family roles, and complexes that constellate around holiday gatherings, with clinical examples and mythic references.
Longer Jungian holiday series
This Jungian Life – Holiday & Christmas Marathon Episode
(5+ hour special, usually titled as a Christmas/holiday marathon in their feed)
A long-form audio/video compilation including segments on A Christmas Carol, seasonal myths, and the psychological meaning of Christmas rituals and stories.Help. It’s the Holidays! – This Jungian Life Playlist (curated guide)
https://www.jodiegale.com/help-its-the-holidays-this-jungian-life-playlist/
Written index that links out to specific Jungian podcast and video episodes on solstice symbolism, family dynamics, grief, and numinous transformation during the holidays.