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Ancient and enigmatic, Celtic Crosses have been revered for thousands of years by the Celts. Find out more about these symbols.
Parents choose saint names for their babies. It is believe that the saint names control the destiny of the baby such as meaningful life, career, and relationships. By faith, the saint acts as a patron or guide throughout life of an individual.
Mistletoes were banned by the church for Christmas celebrations in the past. But now nobody cares about its pagan origin. People have even forgotten that it is a parasite. It is interesting to note how the change came.
To children, Easter means oversized bunnies bearing Easter Baskets full of goodies. To adults, it may be an excuse to wear their best Spring outfits and have a nice sit-down dinner with family and relations, or it may be a solemn religious celebration.
Easter gifts have a long and fascinating history. Gifting is tied to the holiday known as Easter, and ancient Pagan rituals focused at this time of year upon the renewal of the earth, the upcoming green new growth that the emerging sunlight and warmer weather encouraged, and the idea of birth and rebirth. The egg is a symbol of all of these ideas, and was adopted by and still is used in Christian Easter celebrations to this day.
Traditionally observed on December 25, Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus. Christmas has many sides to it, some religious and some secular, including the exchange of gifts, the Santa Claus myth, decoration and display of the Christmas tree, and religious ceremonies.
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To some, Easter is a serious religious holiday. To others, it's a celebration of the end of winter and of renewal and beginnings. To others, it's both - but to children, it's often about a chocolate Easter bunny gift, colored eggs, and other sweet surprises.
Many perceive Santeria as a bizarre an undesirable amalgamation of primitive, pagan beliefs and Roman Catholicism. Many believe the religion to be a dangerous, perhaps even Satanic, variation of Voodoo featuring zombies, indiscriminate animal sacrifices and other totems that make those from "first world" religious backgrounds uneasy.
One of the world's most distinctive holidays is Sweden's Luciafest. A celebration of light that arose from pagan beginnings to become one of the year's most popular services, Luciafest embodies more than Swedish tradition. It's an example of how Christianity used local legends to spread its appeal.
The legends and lore of Ireland form its rich cultural history. They are full of stories and faeries, leprechauns and historical tales including that of Saint Patrick ridding the famous Emerald Isle of snakes. These tales about the religious and the ancient pagan reflect the culture of this tiny island nation.
The idea of celebrating Jesus' birth was done to counteract pagan holidays celebrated in Rome during the Winter Solstice. Church leaders thought Christmas celebrations were more likely to be popular if they coincided with the traditional festivals and merrymaking during the Winter Solstice.
The Brazilians are among the world's greatest partiers. So it's not surprising that their calendar is full of festivals and events for celebration. Here's a look at three of the most vibrant festivals in this South American land.
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, our travel destination of the month is to be Ireland. This idyllic isle off the coast of Britain is known for its rolling green hills, friendly faces, and rich history.
England has many beautiful cathedrals, but in my opinion, Winchester Cathedral is without doubt the most beautiful. Its scale, architecture and setting make it unrivalled. And, if that wasn't enough, the cathedral happens to be in England's most preserved and picturesque city.
Spain and especially Valencia is filled with tradition, and Las Fallas is the most popular and outstanding tradition in this marvellous city. It is a festival where everyone can participate whether you are from the local land, a foreigner who has chosen to spend some time there or an intentional tourist who has planned to visit the city on purpose to find out what emotions can be lived.
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As a begginner wiccan, one of the first hurdles you may have to cross is "other people's reaction"...
Discusses the topic of Mystery Babylon spoken of in prophecy in the book of Revelation. What does it mean by a woman dressed in scarlet riding a beast?
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