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Candlemas90

Candlemas

Imbolc, also known as Candlemas, is the beginning of spring, with the Goddess transforming from Crone to Maiden. This holiday owes many roots to the fire festivals honoring the Irish goddess Brigit.

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The Origin of Groundhog Day80

The Origin of Groundhog Day

February second is Groundhog Day, a day on which winter weary residents of the northern climes look to a ground dwelling rodent to tell them whether spring is just around the corner or if they can expect six more dreary weeks of winter. How was it...

5 comments    holiday winter solstice
Carnival Time in Mexico78

Carnival Time in Mexico

All over the world, but especially in the central and south of the North American continent, springtime means carnival - or carnaval - season. Mexico is no exception to this 'golden rule, which may have once...

10 comments    mexico carnival mexico city
Brigid of the Flame - Goddess and Saint78

Brigid of the Flame - Goddess and Saint

If there is a goddess that has captured the hearts of many in the Neopagan revival, it would be Brigid. Learn more about this Irish goddess that is believed to be the inspiration for a saint.

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10 Ways to Celebrate Groundhog Day with Activities, Movies and Food75

10 Ways to Celebrate Groundhog Day with Activities, Movies and Food

Groundhog Day takes place on February 2nd. Here are 10 fun ways to celebrate Groundhog Day. There's a fun activity for everyone, from the naturalist to the movie buff to the gourmet cook. Check out this article for ideas, recipes and Groundhog Day trivia.

94 comments    candlemas punxsutawney phil
Pagan and Wiccan Sabbats75

Pagan and Wiccan Sabbats

A brief introduction on each of the sabbats.

7 comments    religion holidays wicca
Palm Sunday76

Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is the sixth Sunday in Lent and the Sunday before Easter. It is celebrated in all major Christian churches - Roman Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox. In popular parlance it is called Palm Sunday because it commemorates the triumphant...

5 comments    religion jesus history
Pagan Nature Celebrations74

Pagan Nature Celebrations

Did you ever wonder about the origins of the holidays you celebrate? Many of them were Pagan in nature, and have evolved with the times. Read on and find out more!

3 comments    halloween easter fall
Modern Paganism71

Modern Paganism

Learn about modern Pagansim and the Neo-Pagan community. Get info on Pagan holidays and read about how many people misunderstand what it is to be Pagan.

8 comments    spirituality beliefs pagan
Candlemas – The End of the Christmas Season70

Candlemas – The End of the Christmas Season

Forty days after Christmas, on February 2nd, is Candlemas, final celebration of the Christmas and Epiphany holiday seasons. While not a secular holiday in the United States and Canada (outside of Quebec) it is observed as a feast day in the Catholic...

3 comments    home christmas epiphany
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