It's often claimed that many of today's Christmas traditions derive from the pre-Christian observances of pagan cults suppressed by Roman authorities. The story goes that, after Christianity ...

‘Sentry thorns’ or ‘fairy trees’ were supposed to guard ... modern-day May Day celebrations—which were originally the pagan festival of Beltane in Ireland. Later in the Sumer, the ...

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Former punk rocker Karen Kay says she's been able to see the winged mythical creatures since she was a child - and she ...

Therefore, the New Year's Eve ban of Santa Claus (and at the same time the ‘Jingle Bells’ Christmas song) surprised few ...

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How did the custom get started? Christians see gift giving as a symbolic homage to the Three Wise Men's tributes to the baby Jesus. In the New Testament, the Magi are described as honoring the ...

Unfortunately, there is also a lot of misinformation. Some sources claim that the traditional date of December 25th for Christmas comes from pre-Christian, pagan religions. Supposedly, certain pagan ...

Winter is not only snow and frost, but also a time of amazing changes in the ecosystem. The fairy-tale world comes to life, ...

The Star Fairy, often seen by Santa Claus's side, plays a key role in greeting children and giving out presents during the holiday season. But while she is a beloved figure in Quebec's ...