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Educating a Child in a Multi-Faith Household
A brief look at the advantages to learning about various religious traditions
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Hallowe'en FAQs: Traditions
Originally a Pagan Solar Festival celebrating the third and final harvest, a fun day for children and adults, is the second most decorated holiday after Christmas.
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Halloween Customs: American Style
When Pagan Europeans immigrated, they brought their lore and practices to the U. S. Many have been adapted throughout the years. Others are uniquely American creations.
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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.
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The New Year
Celebrating the New Year when we do is a relatively new thing for our culture. However, the New Year is not a new holiday, it has some very old roots.
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Why Some Witches Offer Interviews
Many Pagans open up to reporters in hopes to gain tolerance and even acceptance of their faiths, and what better time than around their most popular, secularized Holiday.
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A History Of Friday The 13th - part 3
Guest article by Gabriella Kalapos: Let's wrap up our look at the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th.
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Do Christians Celebrate Halloween?
Should Christians be participating in Halloween festivities? Understanding the origin of the holiday may help your family decide. Learn what the Bible says about it.
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How to Make Crêpes
February 2nd is Crêpe Day in France (UK's Pancake Day the 5th). Somehow, either sounds better than standing around in the snow, waiting for Punxsutawney Phil to emerge.
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Imbolc
The history, origin and traditions of Imbolc, or the Festival of Brigit.
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Knock On Wood
"I've never broken a bone...Knock on wood.." Why do we look for wood when tempting fate? Here's the 411 on this and other well-known old wives' tales.
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Worship of The Goddess
While no people celebrate in quite the same way, what is certain, is that the Goddess is very real. Her worshipers, while quiet, are slowly growing in number as well as experience. Learning what the Goddess can teach us will enable us to be better caretakers of the earth.
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A Hallowe'en Party for Children
Themes are this Pagan holiday's traditions and witches weren't bad people. Children learn while having fun. Games encourage creativity, allowing them to use imagination.
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Belly Dancing In Halloween Shows
Ideas on how to choose costumes, music, and props for a Halloween-oriented belly dance performance.
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Christmas in Europe: Part 2 Seeking Santa
In case you're trying to find Santa Claus, try looking in Rovaniemi. Some time ago Santa decided that the atmosphere at the North Pole was a little too brutal for him, and he decided to relocate to a more hospitable region.
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Easter Lilies
Easter lilies are associated with Christianity, with Easter, and with paganism and mythology. Let an Easter Lily grace your home during the Easter holidays.
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Groundhog Day Party Ideas
Don't let another February 2 pass you by without a festive Groundhog Day party! Here are some ideas to help you celebrate.
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Have A Happy Hobbit Holiday
Winter holidays the Hobbits celebrated, compared to holidays we celebrate today.
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How Many More Shopping Days 'Til Christmas?
Christmas is only about God's gift to mankind, and not about what we can get, nor even give. But as long as we're in gift-buying moods, why not give something that'll help keep the recipient's mind on Jesus?
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May Day!
May 1 is an important day for workers all over the world. Find out why.
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The Real Meaning of Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner again, the popularity of dressing up and knocking on doors is losing appeal among many Christians and it's of little surprise.
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Trying to Jesusify Christmas
Despite claims of appropriation, Christmas has always been a secular holiday. Jesusifying Christmas is unnatural.
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Yuletide Greetings!
The Yuletide Sabbat is fast approaching. Gather your friends together and celebrate the ancient fire of birth.
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The Origins of Halloween
Costumes, candy, ghosts, and jack o’lanterns. Learn about the origins of Halloween and its customs.
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A Look at the Wiccan Rede
A point by point look at the wiccan rede by examining its parts.
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Preparing your Xeriscape for Winter
The southwest Xeriscape needs special care in the winter. Although low - water use native plants won't require much, you'll want to give your xeric landscape some attention.
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