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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
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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
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Imbolc, Candlemas, _Le Chandeleur_ (Crepe Day) and Groundhog Day --- All Happening February Second

What is it about the second day of the second month? Are folks in certain climates beginning to wonder if they have enough to last through the winter? Are we really so different from our ancestors as we like to think? And, most important --- are we really so different from each other as we think?

2 comments    holiday hubs europe
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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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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.

4 comments    holiday pagan celtic
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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
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Celebrating Imbolc: Imbolc Food, Imbolc Traditions, and Imbolc Crafts

Learn about the Pagan and ancient Celtic holiday known as Imbolc. How do we celebrate Imbolc? What foods and crafts can we make for Imbolc?

4 comments    religion art holiday
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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
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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
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Groundhogs Day

It’s Groundhog’s Day again, and according to folklore if it’s cloudy when the groundhog peaks from its burrow, it will head from its winter home signifying winter will soon be coming to an end. On the opposite end of the spectrum if sunny...

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