The spring equinox: Celebrating the first day of spring around the world
According to NASA, the first day of spring officially begins at 5:01 a.m. EST on March 20. The vernal equinox is an ...
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Spring Equinox in SLC: Parties, paganism and neon soundbaths
Thursday is the spring equinox — when the whole world gets (almost) equal daylight and darkness. Like the solstices, equinox ...
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‘Now we don’t have to hide’: Modern pagans in UK celebrate spring equinox as numbers grow
Druids, wiccans and witches will hold ceremonies across the UK this week as Britain’s blossoming pagan community celebrates ...
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History of Mardi Gras: The origins of Carnival and how it’s celebrated around the world
However, thousands of years ago it is thought to have originated from a tradition of Pagan festivals that mark the beginning of spring and celebrate fertility. Comparisons have been drawn between ...
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When is Mardi Gras? Why Fat Tuesday is celebrated, the origins of the holiday
Get your beads and King Cakes out! Mardi Gras is officially upon us! The annual celebration is one of the most iconic cultural events in the United States, known for exuberant parades, festive ...