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…
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 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…
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…
Try these Yule treats at your next holiday gathering.
For neopagans, the winter is packed with meaningful holidays. Many of these events date back to the most ancient days of humanity. The Feast of Yule, for example, has been celebrated in one form or another since…
People all across the world use the holiday season as a chance to connect with friends and family.
The Christmas time can be wonderful for many. The religious and secular alike celebrate this holiday for a variety of reasons. Though traditions vary, people all acro…
Diwali is the Hindu autumnal “Festival of Lights”.
Religion and culture are often closely tied together, so it’s no surprise that many seasonal holidays also hold spiritual significance for their celebrants. A bountiful harvest was regarded as a gener…
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many people are taking time to step back and evaluate their lives.
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many people are taking time to step back and evaluate their lives. Usually, this is the time when people show ap…
The Chinese zodiac and its 12-year system features animals and one creature from Chinese mythology.
Most people in our culture already know about the Western zodiac system based on Greek and Babylonian astrological traditions. However, many Americans today have bec…
The ancient Norse peoples worshiped a wide range of deities.
Many centuries ago, the ancient Norse peoples worshipped a wide range of deities. While the beliefs and practices never completely died out, they’ve seen a resurgence among modern pagans thanks to the H…