Introduction: The Paradox of Faith and Festivity. Every December, the hills of Nagaland awaken to the beating of drums, the resonance of folk songs, and the vivid spectacle of traditional attire. The ...

The smoke-belching chimneys of Oldham's post-Industrial Revolution landscape are a fitting description of William Blake's ...

Marc Bolan, the English singer-songwriter, had one word that acted as a continual point of return in much of his written rumination: Beltane. But why?

The American holiday calendar is surprisingly rich with Catholic traditions -- St. Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, All ...

A 15-year-old student at Marblehead High School is facing charges for allegedly drawing “hateful graffiti,” including antisemitic symbols, on school grounds, police said Wednesday. The student, who ...

After a long and frosty winter, there’s nothing more gratifying than diving headfirst into a few of your favorite springtime traditions. But as you’re celebrating the sunny season with domestic ...

These rituals rooted in the pagan origins of Halloween invite us to reflect on the past, connect with spirits, celebrate loved ones, and plan how we will enrich our lives moving forward.

10 Easy Dussehra Drawing Ideas for Class 1 to 8 Kids: Dussehra is one of the most joyful and colorful festivals of India. It celebrates the victory of good over evil and is filled with happiness, ...

Celtic rituals, tricks of nature, and deals with the devil have all played a part in creating this iconic symbol of Halloween. The National Museum of Ireland—Country Life, near the town of Castlebar, ...

According to the Orthodox Eastern Church, the spirit of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin now ought to have embarked in heaven or hell. The religion believes it takes 40 days after death for souls to ...

Why would an ancient, folkloric, but non-Biblical, character such as a mermaid find its way into so many medieval European churches? And can such mermaid imagery and symbology be correlated with the ...