That wasn’t just cinematic creativity—it was Malanka, Ukraine’s ancient and theatrical New Year celebration, captured in all its raw, unrestrained energy. Rooted in pagan traditions and most ...

And yet, the turning of the year, the solstice, the deep midwinter, is one of the most wonderful times to be outside. Before I start sprouting horns and an unfortunate beard, I’d like to clarify; I’m ...

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 ...

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 ...

Today, on the winter solstice, Selena Fox will be leading a celebration of Yule, the pagan winter holiday that ... closet’ and a lot of people practice in the shadow,” she said.

Reverend Christopher LaFond, board member of EarthSpirit and Director for Western Massachusetts Pagan Pride Day, explains its significance and how it’s celebrated.

You’ve probably all got a friend who hums constantly. They may not realise why they're doing it, but humming is believed to be a surprisingly effective tool for managing stress, improving our ...

When Christianity spread across Europe, the Crusaders attempted to stomp out pagan traditions. But the long-practiced customs of the people would not die out. People continued their pagan ...

A man who shot and killed his six family members over witchcraft claims will never again see the light of day after he was found guilty and on Thursday sentenced to six life sentences. Sthembiso ...

(Photo by TIZIANA FABI / AFP) Italy celebrates Befana on January 6th, a holiday that rivals Christmas for many Italians. But how did this staunchly Catholic nation come to worship a pagan witch? On ...

BBC Click visits a simulator lab that allows musicians to practice performance in real-world conditions. Jason Betz from Ameriprise Financial says that there is untapped resilience in the American ...