Folklore Site
	Phyllis Doyle Burns BellaOnline's Folklore Editor

From Winter to Spring
The February celebrations of Imbolc and Groundhog day offer us inspiration and hope for the warmer weather of Spring that is soon to come.

Midwinter - Birth of the Gods of Light
December heralds the birth of Christ. But did you know that December has always celebrated the return of light to the world?

Samhain
Also known as Hallowe'en, Hallowmas and All Saints Day, it is said that Samhain is the night when the dead walk the land.

St. Valentine's Day Lore
Around the world lovers are gearing up for the most romantic holiday of all. But where did this holiday come from?

The Tale of Stingy Jack
Jack O'Lanterns are popular Hallowe'en fair, but did you know that the original Jack O'Lantern was not a pumpkin, but rather a common root.

The Vernal Equinox
The Spring Equinox means warmer weather and longer, sunnier, days ahead of us. But it also has a connection to the more popular springtime holiday of Easter.

Yule
The season of Yule is upon us. It's a time of family and friends, and giving and receiving in the spirit of love. But rather than celebrating the birth of the "son," this ancient festival celebrates the birth of the "sun."