Traditional bhangra music and folk dancing are closely linked to celebrations of this springtime holiday.
Religion and culture are closely tied together, often developing simultaneously and giving birth to important customs and traditions. Humans use both music and…
Origins of the Celtic Holiday of Beltane
Typically commemorated on May 1, Beltane is one of the major Celtic high holy days.
Many religious holidays are closely tied to the seasons, reflecting older beliefs that deities controlled the weather and harvest. We now have a scientific understanding of the worl…
Who Were the Jötnar? The Stories Behind the Legendary Norse Giants
Jötnar is one of the three major supernatural clans in Norse mythology
If you’ve watched any Marvel Cinematic Universe films featuring Asgardian characters, you’ve heard about the Frost Giants. They typically wreak havoc with Loki’s help and wage war against…
Mark Your Calendar With These Weird April Holidays
April is packed with all kinds of weird and specific non-religious events.
As far as months go, April tends to start off in a weird way. April Fool’s Day kicks things off on a level of distrust as friends, family, and even the media actively try to deceive in the…
Time Makes Fools of Us All: The History of April Fools’ Day
April Fools’ Day is the only day of the year where it is acceptable to lie in order to trick others for the fun of it.
The first day of April is an interesting one. It is the only day of the year where it is somewhat acceptable for people to lie openly and public…