Bobbing for apples is a famous Halloween Tradition.
Halloween is one of the spookier holidays to be observed across the world. Historians and researchers believe Halloween’s modern incarnations evolved from a variety of different sources, though a vast majority o…
Demons are thought to be feared and powerful.
Before humans gained a greater understanding of the world, our ancestors devised stories that attempted to explain its origins and functions. Spirits and deities were thought to govern everything from climate and the mo…
Human connection is an essential part of life.
People have a way of getting under the skin. Whether you’re cursing out the stranger who cut you off in traffic or you’re feeling impatient with your close friends, you may sometimes have the urge to just run off i…
Retrograde is a visual illusion tricking us into thinking that the other planet is moving backward.
Chances are, you’ve probably heard complaints about the planet Mercury entering retrograde, but what exactly does this mean and why do so many people care? Whether…
The women-only Bacchanalia festival would take place in the wilderness at night.
The autumn is a time of year when the world begins to wind down from the excitement of summer and prepare for the doldrums of winter. The change from one season to another was often im…
Samhain is an event meant to symbolize the cycle of death and rebirth.
Most people in the Western World know October 31 is Halloween, a day to wear costumes, eat candy, and indulge in the darker, scarier side of human nature. Still, it is far from the only holiday …
People of all ages celebrate Halloween in America.
Halloween is a spooky holiday with lots of creepy and fun traditions. For children, it means putting on fun costumes and heading out to ring doorbells and collect candy from neighbors and relatives. Adults also cel…
Try a beginner’s yoga class today.
Though it has been practiced around the world for millennia, yoga has become quite a popular mode of experiencing wellness in the Western world in recent decades. Despite how widespread the practice is, there are still plent…
Astrological sources attribute Virgos with a quieter nature.
According to the Western Zodiac, from August 23rd until September 22nd, the sun will be in the astrological sign of Virgo. The period is sometimes referred to as the Maiden, and people born during this la…