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…
International Celebrations of the Winter Solstice
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…
A Beginner’s Guide to Diwali
Diwali is associated with the Hindu New Year, has to do with new beginnings.
When Americans are questioned about holidays involving lights, most are likely to focus on celebrations surrounding Christmas and Chanukah. While lights definitely play a big part in both …
Midwinter’s Graces: 3 Winter Solstice Holidays You May Not Know About
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…
New Ways of Experiencing the New Year
Adopt these customs that celebrate the New Year.
For many people, the beginning of the new year starts on January 1st. This is a time for fresh starts, when it can be useful to consider making resolutions and becoming a better version of yourself. While the symboli…
Wolfenoot: A Holiday for Modern Times?
Newly created in 2018, Wolfenoot has a mythic feel and themes that resonate with both adults and children alike.
Many holiday observances such as Christmas or Hanukkah have been passed down through centuries. Meanwhile, newer celebrations like Kwanzaa or Juneteenth…
Simple Winter Solstice Traditions
The winter solstice celebration centered around the sun returning.
Winter is a peculiar time. Though modern living makes it easy to stay warm with the help of the right HVAC system or a reliable fireplace, it was not always so simple. Human beings lived for thousan…
Does the Practice of Caroling Have Roots in Pagan Customs?
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…
The Winter Solstice and Yuletide Traditions
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…
Examining Saturnalia This Christmas Season
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…