According to superstition, if Phil comes out of his burrow on Groundhog Day and sees his shadow, it will scare him enough ...

From colorful street parties to religious observances, Philippine festivals also celebrate the country’s artistry and highlight the Filipinos’ joyous nature ...

Valentine’s Day is one of the world’s most commercialised religious holidays – second only perhaps to Christmas. Originally ...

"It fits with the idea of the harvest home festival, solstice events and May ... The ritual itself pays homage to pagan tree worship. Mr Taylor believes a chance conversation with a 90-year ...

So meteorological spring starts on March 1st, astronomical spring starts on March 21st, and traditional (Irish school) spring ...

Many Christian holidays we observe today are based on pagan holidays that were ... The Lughnasa festival celebrated the beginning of harvest season on Aug. 1. In Britain, it became known as ...

The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the pagan festival of Samhain (pronounced Sow-in), celebrated by the Celts of ancient Europe to mark the end of the harvest season and the start of ...

It's the perfect time to enjoy delicious, golden crepes and pancakes. While this gourmet ritual is eagerly awaited, few really know its origins. Why do we associate this traditional holiday with ...

The story of the origin of Valentine’s Day is shrouded in many myths and legends. According to one version, this day is dedicated to the priest Valentine, who served in Rome in the third century AD, ...

A common association Eostre who was the pagan goddess of fertility for humans and the harvest. Eostre’s main ... In Chinese culture, the Mid-autumn festival or the moon festival uses the ...