The history of Valentine's Day: From its pagan origins to a billion-dollar holiday
Feb. 14th is all about romance and love! Whether you're celebrating it with a partner, friends, or family, here's what you ...
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The Story Of Yule, The Raucous Pagan Celebration Of Winter That Inspired Christmas
For the Vikings, Germanic tribes, and other pagan peoples of pre-Christian Europe, this celebration, known as Yule, was originally meant to honor the winter solstice. The Yule or Yuletide ...
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Origins of Valentine's Day: A Pagan festival in February
While some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s ...
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3 Christmas traditions that may have pagan roots, and 4 that (probably) don't
But it seems that the pagan influence on some Christmas traditions ... The traditional date for the celebration of Christmas in the West is the 25th day of December, which in the Northern ...
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A pagan, goat-milking ceremony is held in the Slieve Blooms
A PAGAN, goat-milking ceremony attracted a gathering of nature and heritage enthusiasts in the beautiful hills of the Slieve ...
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The Collision with Paganism
CHRISTIAN PARTICIPATION IN PAGAN CULTURE When we hear of pagans ... One offered sacrifices on certain days as a part of the celebration of the founding of the state. One offered sacrifices on ...
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Mass Appeal Pagan celebration of Yule and how it's observed
Reverend Christopher LaFond, board member of EarthSpirit and Director for Western Massachusetts Pagan Pride Day, explains its significance and how it's celebrated. (Mass Appeal) - Yule is a ...
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How Sweden Celebrates Midsummer, And Why You Should, Too
Rooted in ancient pagan traditions, this celebration honors the arrival of summer and the fertility of the Earth. Whether you're in Sweden or celebrating elsewhere, Midsummer is a wonderful way to ...