Examining this custom of household altars reveals some fascinating common elements and key differences within each culture.
Ancestral altars in Chinese households, shrines in Hindu homes, family altars in Christian dwellings, and worship spaces in Wiccan households…
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…
Ancient native myths of Deer Women are cautionary tales.
The Indigenous cultures of the Americas all have unique traditions and mythologies, but many closely related civilizations frequently shared customs, belief systems, and stories. Some of the same legends can …
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…
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…
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…