Celebrating Yule: What It Is & What It Means

Celebrating Yule: What It Is & What It Means

Celebrating Yule: What It Is & What It MeansNikki Milton
Published on: 22/10/2023

Yule is a cultural and religious celebration that predates Christianity. It is associated with various pagan traditions in Northern Europe, particularly among the Germanic and Norse peoples. Yule typically falls around the time of the Winter Solstice.

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Celebrating Samhain: What It Is & What It Means

Celebrating Samhain: What It Is & What It Means

Celebrating Samhain: What It Is & What It MeansNikki Milton
Published on: 21/10/2023

Samhain (pronounced "sow-in") is a Gaelic festival that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter in Celtic traditions. It is traditionally celebrated on the night of October 31st to November 1st, which is the midpoint between the autumnal equinox and the winter solstice.

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Celebrating Ostara: What It Is & What It Means

Celebrating Ostara: What It Is & What It Means

Celebrating Ostara: What It Is & What It MeansNikki Milton
Published on: 20/10/2023

Ostara is a pagan holiday that celebrates the spring equinox, which occurs around March 20th or 21st in the Northern Hemisphere. It is one of the eight major festivals in the Wheel of the Year, which is a cycle of seasonal celebrations observed by many pagan traditions.

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