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No group in British history is more shrouded in mystery than the druids. The Greek and Latin sources that discuss them leave more questions than answers.

As the masses disguise themselves in ghoulish attire and beg for candy, they should give Halloween meaning by familiarizing themselves with the holiday's origins.

Jack-o'-Lanterns originated in ancient Celtic tradition, but carving these Halloween symbols continues to fascinate us.

Sprigs of holly are a symbol of Christmas. Santa wears one and many a home is decked in holly for the holidays. But where does holly grow and what kind of plant is it?

Steeped in lore, holly represents one of the Christmas season's most ancient traditions.

Druids were teachers, healers, judges, poets, priests and augurs.

Pagan holidays celebrate changing seasons and the cycle of life. Greater Sabbats are Samhain, Imbolc, Beltane and Lughnasadh; Lesser Sabbats, solstices and equinoxes.

Millions of people still celebrate the Halloween festival that takes place on October 31st, and this article describes its history and traditions.

Yule is the name for the pagan festival which celebrates the Winter Solstice and many present day customs originate from those traditions.

Donovan's main aim was to teach others through song; "I was obsessed with my mission to present bohemian ideas in a pop music frame".

Elegant Celtic wedding dresses are perfect for brides wanting to get married in a castle, the ideal setting for a true fairytale wedding.

Those craving something a little less traditional for their nuptials will love the idea of a Celtic knot wedding. Here are some great ways to go Celtic for your big day.

In the Northern hemisphere, "May Day" or the first day of May celebrates spring and the coming of summer. This celebration has its roots in ancient spring festivals.

Beltane is a Pagan celebration in May that focuses on love, fertility, and purification.

Welsh love spoons evolved from ordinary wooden spoons used in cooking and to eat a traditional cawl but came to represent love, faithfulness and a desire to stay as one.

It's a Sabbat of fertility and renewal, a joyful celebration on May First with dancing, feasting and the traditional Maypole.

Creating meaning in the season of bunnies and eggs doesn't take money. Here are some hard-time tips for personal growth and family fun.

In Native American symbolism, Deer is female. She conquered humans' fear of journeying to Great Spirit's Lodge. Celts gave Stag a different representation.

For an Old World Halloween party, English folktales with their mystical creatures are a source of inspiration for party goers or hosts looking for costume ideas.

Hilda of Whitby, a member of the Northumbrian royal family ruled a monastery of monks and nuns, holding power in a time when few women carried out important roles.

The Celtic Calendar recognizes not twelve but thirteen months coinciding with thirteen full moons. The magic in these months, named after trees, is culture based.

The Nova Scotia Gaelic College on Cape Breton preserves Celtic ancestry through music, literature and the arts and offers seasonal performances to the public.

At Easter time, children go on egg hunts looking for eggs the Easter bunny hid. Women and girls wear corsages. Traditional foods are eaten at Easter dinner.

The Triskele (from the Greek for three-legged) is an ancient pattern from Neolithic and Bronze-Age Celtic history with resonance in the modern world.

Halloween customs are practiced all over the world with glowing pumpkins and colorful costumes. But where exactly did these traditions begin?

As many religions have different persuasions, so does Wicca, reflecting individual paths. No one pure system of beliefs is the right one for all people to follow.

Wolf has a reputation which is undeserved as a fearsome creature. This totem imparts learning, wisdom and access to Higher Self.

Understanding and incorporating diverse holidays into your winter traditions.

A branch railway links the main London-Penzance line with St Ives, a renowned artists' centre and one of England's most attractive seaside towns.

Halloween, or Hallowe'en, has its roots in the Celtic harvest festival of Samhain, and it has an entire mythical and superstitious cast of traditions and trappings.

Hallowe'en is celebrated by giving thanks and honoring the dead. Some Celts had a three day celebration, believing Samhain was the 'tween time between summer and winter.

The origins of Halloween, a secular holiday observed by millions of people every year, can be traced back to ancient Celtic, Roman and Christian rituals.

The author of the bestselling Anam Cara wrote a collection of blessings to help and encourage readers of all faiths through the events and experiences of their lives.

Fruiting in mid-winter, the evergreen Mistletoe held symbolism for the ancient Germanic and Celtic tribes and remains popular in modern Christmas traditions.