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3 Christmas traditions that may have pagan roots, and 4 that (probably) don't
Some Christmas traditions mirror pre-Christian festivities, but some pagan influences may have been overstated.
Examiner-Enterprise on MSN11d
Green Country Pagans celebrate Yule amid state leaders’ criticism of beliefs
Pagans have many different beliefs. Rider believes in Norse traditions with an emphasis on gods like Odin and Thor. Others ...
THE WEEK5d
A brief history of the Christmas present
Although today's commercialized Christmas is considered distinctly American, the festival was banned in the nation's earliest days. New England's Puritan leaders considered it a pagan or papist ...
A pagan ritual helps California destination move on from the holidays
In Solvang, a town known for its Christmas spirit, a pagan tree-burning ritual serves as the season's biggest highlight.
British Vogue25d
Let’s Put The Pagan Back In Christmas
Christmas is, ultimately, a reincarnation of our ancient, pagan festivals, celebrating the turning point of the year. This is the moment when days start to lengthen and the world starts to turn ...
RTE Online15d
What was Christmas like in rural Ireland back in the day?
The 12th day after Christmas Day is traditionally celebrated as the Feast of the Epiphany, but was known in Ireland as Nollaig na mBan (Women’s Christmas) or Little Christmas. It was a day when roles ...