But the long-practiced customs of the people would not die out. People continued their pagan practices, and the Crusaders ...

Norway's stave churches are more than architectural wonders - they are sacred spaces for ancient rituals that predate ...

Hares are prominently depicted in The Wicker Man, including chocolate, Easter-style versions ... Bonfires are a common May ...

While many people associate Easter with Christian religious traditions, the holiday actually goes back further than that. It likely began as a pagan celebration in Germanic cultures to mark the ...

Easter, and the lead-up of Holy Week, is a special time, whether you’re religious or not. Christians reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday and celebrate his resurrection on ...

Credit: Quora.jpg While the origins of the Easter egg tradition may be rooted in ancient pagan beliefs, the Christian symbolism of the egg as a symbol of resurrection and new life has become the ...