Category Archives: Holidays

02Apr, 2019

Time Makes Fools of Us All: The History of April Fools’ Day

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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.

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…

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28Feb, 2019

International Celebrations of the Winter Solstice

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The winter solstice is an annual event that marks the first official day of winter.

The winter solstice is an annual event that marks the first official day of winter.
The winter solstice is an annual event that marks the first official day of winter. In the Northern Hemisphere, the solstice also signifies the point at which the Earth is the farth…

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08Jan, 2019

Midwinter’s Graces: 3 Winter Solstice Holidays You May Not Know About

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Asia, the Middle East, and Turtle Island have marked the winter solstice with their own holidays and celebrations.

Asia, the Middle East, and Turtle Island have marked the winter solstice with their own holidays and celebrations.
Mention the winter solstice and you may conjure up mental images of Stonehenge, modern pagan rituals, or an early evening setting sun dipping below sn…

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18Dec, 2018

Does the Practice of Caroling Have Roots in Pagan Customs?

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The custom of caroling might have been handed down to us from our pre-Christian European forebears.

The custom of caroling might have been handed down to us from our pre-Christian European forebears.
Depending on your family’s traditions and where you grew up, you might have either heard caroling in your neighborhood or have sung in a merry band of well-wishers…

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13Dec, 2018

The Winter Solstice and Yuletide Traditions

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The winter solstice marks the coldest part of the winter.

The winter solstice marks the coldest part of the winter.
The month of December has been the final month of the calendar year for many centuries. The name “December” comes from the Latin word decem, meaning “ten.” This is due to the fact that this month was…

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11Dec, 2018

Examining Saturnalia This Christmas Season

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Saturnalia is the foundation on which many holiday traditions are built.

Saturnalia is the foundation on which many holiday traditions are built.
Christmas is a holiday celebrated across most of the world. Though mainly associated with the Christian belief that Jesus Christ was born during this time, Christmas is also observed by the se…

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