Here you can read about the origins of our holidays and traditions, as well as festivals throughout the world! *Note* Articles marked with stars are by guest authors.

A Brief History of Christmas
A history of Christmas that sheds some light on little known facts.

Ancient (and some current) Holidays in November
Not just Halloween, but many, many festivals have roots in mythology. There´s practically a holiday for every day in the month when you look at ancient ritual calendars; check it out. (This piece focuses heavily on Celtic traditions, but includes many others as well).

Ancient Holidays in December
The November feature was so popular here´s one about December too! Saturnalia, the Winter Solstice, ancient origins of Christmas traditions and more.

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.

Metamorphosis of Santa Claus
A brief history on the image of Santa Claus

The Annual Carolan Festival
It’s late June in Worcester, Vermont; home of the Annual Carolan Festival.

The Day the Sun Stands Still, The Winter Solstice
The Winter Solstice, an important ancient holiday, pre-dates Christmas by tens of thousands of years. Why was this day (today, in fact - 12/22), so important?

The Many Faces of Halloween
Have you often wondered how the Halloween celebration got started? Do you wonder where the name comes from? Read more to learn about Halloween’s origins, some famous traditions, and even a superstition!

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