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Articles related to "Pagan Culture"
Groundhog Day Is About More Than Just The Prediction of Spring This article is about the history of Groundhog Day with ideas for the kids so they can learn about the holiday and have fun at the same time. groundhog day • candlemas • imbolic • pagan • cultures
Prussian Indigenous Revival The Prusi indigenous people of former Prussia, thought to be extinct since the Crusades, are making a comeback. Young European pagans are reclaiming tribal identities. european tribalism • european paganism • pagan culture • tribal music • tribal folklore
Cooking During The Holiday Season Here is an article that shares some recipe traditions from around the world! Try my Mexican eggnog, or maybe my mother's cranberry sauce! Tell me what is your favorite holiday recipe is too! brandy ring twists • sweden • brandy snaps • england • cassava pie
Easter There are many crafts you can do during this time of year. easter • easter crafts • holiday craft • craft easter • kids craft
The Belvedere's Sculpture Garden
For centuries that most important sculpture garden in the world was located in the Vatican. vatican • belvedere
Birthday Traditions Why do we make wishes as we blow out the candles? And why do we wear paper hats? Nobody really knows but this article looks at some of the possible explanations. birthday party • birthday candles • birthday cake • happy birthday to you
Enter The Anglo-Saxons! After the Roman Army left Britain around 410 A.D. every man and his dog wanted to invade us. The Anglo Saxons came, saw and most definitely conquered! anglo saxon • britain • anglo saxon invasion • angles • saxons
Magical Names Everyone seems to have a magical name. Some people have more than one name. What is the purpose of having a magical name, and should you choose one? magickal • magical • name • history • purpose
Pagan Symbol of the Sun To the Pagans, the swastika was a symbol of the sun. After Hitler adopted this symbol for Nazism, its use was abandoned in Pagan magickal practices. pagan • symbols • swastika • hitler • history
Women in the Inquisition A response to the Pope's recent apology for the crimes the Church committed during the Inquisition. inquisition • witch • healer • burning times • papal apology
Christmas Before Christ? Did Christmas really begin with the birth of Jesus or did it originate from ancient pagan traditions? christmas • winter solstice • santa claus • christianity • religion
Early Renaissance Gardens
What were early Renaissance gardens like and how were they different from Medieval gardens? renaissance • medici • florence • gardens • history
Fathers, St. Joseph is Our Model by David Came. St. Joseph, the most silent member of Holy Family, is an example for men, especially for fathers. He was a man of faith and prayer, a provider and protector, known for his humility. roman catholic church • catholicism • saints • st. joseph • father
Samhain, All Hallows Eve, Halloween... WHAT is the purpose? The mysterious rituals and practices of Halloween uncovered! Stop in and see WHY we do what we do?! witches • cats • ghosts • fey • fairies
The Mystery of Quetzalocatl: The Christ of Ancient Mesoamerica? The central figure in the pantheon of Mesoamerican gods, Quetzalcoatl remains much of a mystery. Considered the creator god, and the messiah of humanity, the Feathered Serpent God was also believed to be a man who actually lived as the son of a Toltec warlord, and yet unlike the traditional Mesoamerican race, Quetzalcoatl was described as blue-eyed, fair skinned, blonde, and bearded. Who was Quetzalcoatl the man, the myth, the messiah? quetzalcoatl • aztec • cortes • toltec • mixcoatl
Reformation Party Looking for something to do for your youth or even for fellowship for your congregation besides dress up in costumes and bob for apples? Sick of "Trick or treat?" Looking for an evangelism tool to reach out to your community? Have you thought of showing a Luther film? This article relates how we hold our annual Luther movie night at Salem on Milwaukee's eastside. You can follow what we developed, or develop your own program! If you develop your own, consider sharing your efforts with the other readers of this forum. luther • reformation • holy • roman • empire
A Survivor's Testimony: article by Kim Campbell Description of one survivor's healing from ritual abuse, and the process of deliverance, from a Christian perspective. ritual abuse • testimony • deliverance
How did Tolkien actually portray the Rohirrim? A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes. j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas |
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