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Pagan and Wiccan Traditions
There are different types and styles of Wiccan traditions—some may be right for you, and others not so much. Some of the differences may surprise you!| Learn Religions
There are different types and styles of Wiccan traditions—some may be right for you, and others not so much. Some of the differences may surprise you!| Learn Religions
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Looking for seasonal recipes and cooking ideas to celebrate the different Pagan sabbats? Find desserts, drinks, main dishes, and much more.| Learn Religions
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What are the Norse Runes, and how are they used? Learn the basics of this ancient alphabet, and how they've become a powerful form of divination.| Learn Religions
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Many ancient Romans honored Mars, the god of war, but he was not always a battlefield figure. Find out more about this versatile Roman deity.| Learn Religions
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If you're living a magical life, why not share the benefits with your friends and family during the holiday season? Try some of our magical gifts ideas to make for Yule.| Learn Religions
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Some people believe that the Fae are most active around the time of Beltane. What are these otherworldly creatures, and where do they come from?| Learn Religions
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Ever wonder why Lammas is such a big deal in some Pagan traditions? Learn about the history of Lammas, also called Lughnasadh.| Learn Religions
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In many Pagan traditions, the stag takes on a level of mythical significance. Find out why this king of the forest appears in Pagan symbolism.| Learn Religions
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The Green Man appears in many forms in British and Celtic myth. Who is the Green Man, and what does he really represent?| Learn Religions
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Who are some of the ancient mother goddess figures? Were they separate individuals, or was there an all-encompassing deity in the pre-Christian world?| Learn Religions
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So you're interested in Wicca or some other form of Paganism, but have no idea how to begin learning? Don't worry — we've got the basics!| Learn Religions
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What do Pagans and Wiccans think about the concept of "God"? Many are polytheists, so the answer might surprise you.| Learn Religions
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Apples are often associated with the harvest at Mabon, and have their own unique energy that lends itself well to making magic this time of year.| Learn Religions
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Looking for a ceremony or ritual to celebrate the Pagan sabbat of Samhain? Here are some of our most popular rituals and ceremonies.| Learn Religions
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Mabon is a holiday dedicated to family, feasting and friends. Try some of our favorite fall-themed recipes to celebrate the autumn equinox!| Learn Religions
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Are you thankful for the blessings you have, both material and spiritual? Why not perform this simple gratitude rite to celebrate Mabon?| Learn Religions
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This full moon ceremony is designed for a group and can be held during any of the sunny summer months.| Learn Religions
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In September, we celebrate the Harvest Moon. It's a time of hearth and home, as we prepare for the coming cold months of winter.| Learn Religions
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The grapevine is often associated with magic and fertility. Learn about this harvest crop's history, and why it's important in many cultures.| Learn Religions
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In many cultures, gods of the underworld and death are celebrated during the harvest time. Learn about these deities who preside over the dead.| Learn Religions
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Need some quick and affordable decorating ideas for Mabon, the autumn equinox? Here's how to bring the season into your home!| Learn Religions
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The Asatru tradition focuses on pre-Christian Norse spirituality. Numerous Asatru groups exist in the United States and other countries.| Learn Religions
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Saint Brigid, the patron saint of babies, was known for her generosity and rose to the title of bishop. Learn more about her life and service.| Learn Religions
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In the Irish myth cycles, the land of Tir na nOg is the realm of the Otherworld, the place where the Fae lived and heroes visited on quests.| Learn Religions
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St. Patrick is known as the patron saint of Ireland, but to many Pagans, he symbolizes religious conflict. Did he really drive Pagans out of Ireland?| Learn Religions
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Understand the archetype of the Maiden, Mother, and Crone and the place of the triple goddess archetype in modern Paganism.| Learn Religions
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Imbolc is halfway between the dark of winter and the beginning of spring. It is a time of light and purification, and is celebrated in many ways.| Learn Religions
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There are many gods and goddesses associated with healing. Take a look at this list and welcome the deities of wellness into your magical practice.| Learn Religions
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Imbolc is a time to honor the goddess Brighid, and the gradual return of light and warmth. Celebrate Imbolc with seasonally themed craft projects.| Learn Religions
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Cailleach is known in parts of the Celtic world as the the bringer of storms in the winter months. She features prominently in mythology.| Learn Religions
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Athena is a patron of the warrior, a goddess of wisdom, and a daughter of mighty Zeus. Let's look at more history of the Greek goddess Athena.| Learn Religions
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Hanukkah gelt commonly refers to a coin-shaped piece of chocolate, but its history and traditions are ancient.| Learn Religions
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Latkes are potato pancakes that are traditionally fried in oil as part of the Hanukkah holiday celebration.| Learn Religions
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Jews observing Hanukkah light a nine-branched candelabra called a menorah for eight sequential days to honor an ancient miracle.| Learn Religions
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The eight days of Hannukkah give us a wonderful opportunity share Jewish traditions and stories with children and establish ongoing traditions.| Learn Religions
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Hanukkah is a family holiday that includes plenty of traditional Jewish foods. Learn about foods like latkes, kugel, and delicious sufganiyot.| Learn Religions
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A dreidel is a four-sided spinning top with a Hebrew letter on each side. Learn how the dreidel game is played at Hanukkah and its significance.| Learn Religions
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The Norse culture honored a wide variety of gods, and many are still worshipped today. Here are some of the best-known deities of the Norse pantheon.| Learn Religions
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If you find yourself relating to a warrior god or goddess, here are some of the many deities you may want to explore a connection with.| Learn Religions
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Lithomancy is the practice of performing divination by reading stones. Learn to create a simple set of stones with symbols that have meaning to you.| Learn Religions
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There are literally thousands of Tarot cards out there to choose from... so how do you know which one to buy?| Learn Religions
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The Celtic tree calendar is based upon thirteen lunar months. Learn about these tree months, and how they are used in magical workings.| Learn Religions
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Wondering what we mean when we talk about a culture or religion being pre-Christian? Here's a definition to help you understand the concept.| Learn Religions
The eight Wiccan and Pagan holidays, known as Sabbats, are celebrated around the world. Based on earth's rotations and seasonal markers, the Sabbats include Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas or Lughnasadh, and Mabon.| Learn Religions
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Stone circles exist in many locations around Europe and the rest of the world, but what are they? Why were they put there in the first place?| Learn Religions
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Learn more about Pagan beliefs, the Wiccan religion, Pagan holidays and celebrations, and how people practice Wicca and Paganism today.| Learn Religions
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Enjoy this collection of Christian symbols, including pictures and descriptions of the most easily recognized markings and signs of Christianity.| Learn Religions
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Many of the ancient Celtic gods and goddesses have become a part of modern Pagan practice. Learn more about some of the deities honored by the Celts.| Learn Religions
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Odin is the mighty ruler of Asgard, and the supreme deity of the Norse pantheon. Many Pagans still honor him today as a god of war and wisdom.| Learn Religions
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Lugh is the Celtic god known for his skills as a craftsman. In his aspect as a harvest god, he is honored at the festival known as Lughnasadh.| Learn Religions
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Cernunnos is the horned god found in many traditions of modern Paganism. He symbolizes fertility and masculine energy.| Learn Religions
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People have celebrated the autumn equinox for centuries. Learn how this second of the three harvest Sabbats has been celebrated around the world.| Learn Religions
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Here are some great ideas on how to celebrate Imbolc, the festival of the goddess Brighid, with rituals, history, crafts, recipes, and more!| Learn Religions
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Lammas, or Lughnasadh, falls at the beginning of the harvest season. Learn about traditions and rituals for celebrating this early harvest holiday.| Learn Religions
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Brighid is one of the classic triple goddesses of the Celtic pantheon. Many Pagans honor her as a goddess of the hearth and home.| Learn Religions
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For Pagans, Samhain is the Witches' New Year - a time for honoring those who have crossed over into the spirit world.| Learn Religions
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Here's where you'll find everything you need to celebrate Ostara, or the Spring Equinox: rituals, history, crafts, recipes, and more.| Learn Religions
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Mabon is the festival of the autumn equinox, and it is when many modern Pagans honor the changing seasons and celebrate the second harvest.| Learn Religions
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Christian history reveals quite a bit of controversy over the date of Jesus Christ's birth, raising the question of why we celebrate Christmas at all.| Learn Religions
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Hanukkah is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It usually falls in late November or December on the secular calendar. Learn about the tradition and celebration.| Learn Religions
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Many Pagan traditions use symbols in ritual and magic. Learn about some of the most commonly seen Wiccan and Pagan symbols and their meanings.| Learn Religions
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Are you interested in the legends and history of the Norse people? Start with the Eddas and Sagas, stories that go back hundreds of years.| Learn Religions
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The Yule log is an ancient tradition you can make for your own holiday celebrations. Put one together and include it as part of your Yule ritual.| Learn Religions
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Wondering about the magical tools found in Wicca and Paganism? Learn about some of the most commonly founds items in modern magical practice.| Learn Religions
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Start a new family ritual, and brew a pot of wassail. Then, go out a-wassailing with these traditional songs for Yule!| Learn Religions
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The winter solstice is traditionally a time for all kinds of festivities, feasting, and fun. Here's where you'll find all our Yule-related topics.| Learn Religions
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Who are the modern Druids, and how do they practice their religion? Let's look at some different Druid groups that exist today.| Learn Religions
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The ancient Romans had a festival for just about everything. The celebration of Saturnalia was a time of partying, debauchery, and general revelry.| Learn Religions
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From an anthropological standpoint, the term "Celtic" is actually fairly complex, not merely referring to people with an Irish or English background.| Learn Religions
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Santa Claus may be a Christmas mainstay, but his origins are a blend of early Christian figures and Norse deities.| Learn Religions
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In British lore, Herne the Hunter is a god of vegetation, vine, and the wild hunt, and is associated with the stag in rut each fall.| Learn Religions
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Litha, or Midsummer, is a celebration of the summer solstice. Here's where you'll find all kinds of info for this summer sabbat!| Learn Religions
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The eight sabbats form the foundation of many modern pagan traditions. Each of these yearly seasonal celebrations is observed in a unique way.| Learn Religions
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The celebration of Yule at the Winter Solstice goes back a long time. Let's look at some of the many ways the winter solstice has been observed.| Learn Religions
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In modern Paganism, one of the most popular legends is that of the Oak and Holly Kings, who battle for supremacy as the Wheel of the Year turns.| Learn Religions
