Articles related to "Roman Tradition"

Today it is common for a husband to carry his new bride across the threshold of their new home the first time they enter it. Few know the origin of this tradition.

The eight churches of Ravenna contain Europe's - perhaps the world's - finest collection of Byzantine mosaics, important enough to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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

History of Valentine's Day traced from the third century B.C. in Rome. Valentine's Day traditions continue as lovers fill the world with love.

Development of the Chapel Royal Christian music from the plainsongs to Anglican Chant, Canticles and Anthems.

Mistletoe, a parasitic plant which grows on trees, is mainly associated with Christmas. There are many mistletoe legends and the Mistletoe may have medicinal properties.

January 6 is Epiphany in the Christian tradition, ending the Twelve Days of Christmas. For many Christians, it is one of the major celebrations in the religious year.

It is somewhat surprising that the frog is so important to Mythology and Folklore. Being an amphibean that transforms it is a symbol for birth, death and rebirth.

Taking a few cows from a Titan proves a complicated task for the hero Heracles.

The Sacrament of Confirmation fills the baptized soul with the life of the Holy Spirit.

Spice up your Valentine's Day and add one of these international customs to your celebration; homemade chocolate is one way to show your sweetheart how much you love him.

Octavia, daughter of the Emperor Claudius and Messalina, married her step-brother Nero. After becoming Emperor he killed his young wife and married Poppaea.

Almost all accepted Christmas celebrations are traced to Near Eastern, Roman, and pagan barbarian cultures that were adopted by the Church to legitimize December 25th.

Links to printable kids' activities & holiday worksheets. Free printable Halloween coloring pages for children include bat, ghost, pumpkin & witch coloring sheet images.

Frank Miller's graphic novel 300 faithfully depicts the Spartans who fought at Thermopylae, according to accounts from authors such as Xenophon, Herodotus, and Plutarch.

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.

Many people will be preparing for the new year with a specific goal in mind, called a resolution. Who started this tradition, and where did it come from?