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The True History of YulePagans are inundated with the Christian’s Christmas and are overwhelmed with all the seasonal armaments hitting them at once. It's time to be re-introduced to our Pagan ancestor's version of the holidays.- How to Do a Pagan Land BlessingLand is a living, breathing thing and can experience trauma. This can affect the lives of those who live on the land. Here's how to cleanse your land and start the healing process.
- True Origins of Halloween, Do You Know What They Are?What is Halloween really about? What are the origins of the day called "All Hallow's Eve" or "Samhain"?
- The True Story of ChristmasThe history of Christmas and how it got to be what it is today.
Welcoming the Dark and the Light with Samhain and BeltaneSamhain represents both summer's end and the start of the Celtic year. This time of endings and beginnings is potent for magick-working. My transformative spellwork one year is something that you can adapt to your life.
The Art of Forgetting by Camille Noe PaganThis is not an attempt to regurgitate what was read. Instead, another approach has been taken. This is an attempt to analyze and discuss this novel.- A Brief History of HalloweenThis article examines how modern Halloween evolved from Pagan Celtic traditions into modern Halloween as we know it.
Religious Intolerance and the DC40For the last few months there has been an ongoing debate between a fundamental Christian community and several pagan communities.
From One Faith to AnotherBecoming a pagan helped me acknowledge my sexuality, just as being gay helped me slip fully into paganism. It was a circular journey, each pathway connected to the others.- My Religious Conversion Story: From Christianity to PaganismThis is my personal story of my conversion from Christianity to Paganism. I explain why I chose to convert, and the personal sacrifices that I had to make. I also mention how my life has changed for the better since my conversion.
- Remains of a Buried Saint Have a Pagan LinkThe remains of a seventh century Saint, who was the daughter of one of the last Pagan Kings has been unearthed in Bicester, England. Saint Edburg founded a monastery on lands that had been given to her by her Pagan father; King Penda of Mercia.
- Pagans Tell Religious Right 'Spiritual Warfare' Will Cause PushbackReligious intolerance against Pagans should not be allowed. Pagans are calling on people of ALL faiths to join them in saying it is just as unacceptable directed against Pagans as it is directed against Roman Catholics.
- "A Response" Rally Supporter Blames 'Paganism' for the Woes of the United StatesWell known Christian Pastor John Hagee seems to think that Paganism is responsible for the problems the United States is now facing -- despite the fact that Pagans make up LESS than 1% of the poulation.
- Is Witchcraft Becoming More Acceptable in the 'Harry Potter Era'with media depicting witches in a light closer to the beliefs of real pagans, is witchcraft becoming more acceptable
Solitary Practitioner: A Look at the Development of My Pagan BeliefsA casual Celtic Universalist Pagan's observations on religion and spiritual development.- First Person Stories: I Am a PaganPaganism is not a religion, but a term to describe anyone who is not of the 3 major churches; Jewish, Christian and Islam.
Proud to Be One of the HeathenAn examination of non-traditional spiritual beliefs, and of the obvious contradictions and problems with Christianity.
Dispelling the Myths About PagansI'm a Pagan. So what does it mean to be Pagan? Oh where to start?! No, seriously, where? How do you define a religious belief in a short span of time and have someone understand your entire belief structure and what being your religion means?- First Person: The Truth About PagansDispelling stereotypes and myths about witchcraft and pagan religion.
- The Pagan Next DoorAn open invitation for exploring the practices and beliefs of the daily life of a modern Pagan.
- My Life as a PaganA small overview of what led me to my Path, and the most common misconceptions I encounter, as well as how I became interesting in Paganism in it's whole.
I Am a PaganIf being a pagan means worshiping deities then I sure am a pagan. Read the article and decide whether my faith should be called paganism.- What Paganism Taught MeI no longer call myself a Pagan but I learned some valuable things during my years of involvement.
- How I Became a Pagan and Why I Worship InariMost pagans didn't grow up in a cult. I did ... but it's not what you think it was.
Do Pagan Sect, Religious Right Agree on Abortion Billboard?Does Greg Fultz's anti-abortion billboard signify cooperation between Pagan Asatru and the religious right?
Beautiful Connections: Captivation of the Mind During the RenaissanceWere ancient pagan deities and figural models used in Renaissance art because the artists and aristocrats of the time studied them, or was it also because of an infatuation that artisans had with the perfection of the centuries old work?- How to Set Up a Beginner's Pagan/Wiccan AltarThere are many ways to set up an altar - as many as there are pagans who use them. While I cannot detail every possibility, I can hope to give some good ideas.
- Pagan and ProudI am who I am.
- How to Shop for a Wiccan / Witch / PaganTrying to buy a gift for someone that is of another faith can be daunting, but it is rather painless with the right information.
- Was Pope Gregory I Wrong in His Willingness to Assimilate Pagan Ideas into Christianity?This article takes a historical look at Gregory I and analyzes whether or not he was right in his ideology to add Pagan ideas to the Christian religion.
- So You've Been a Practicing Witch/Wiccan/Pagan Forever: Now What?How to specialize your practices to avoid the "I've Seen It All" complex.
Pagan Tattoo IdeasIf you're thinking about getting a tattoo to show your Pagan pride, here are some ideas.
The Pagan History of EasterPagans and Christians the world over share a common tradition tied to the Spring Equinox and the everlasting cycle of life.
Coloring Eggs for Easter: from Pagan Times to TodayColored eggs can be traced back 3,000 years before Christ. Many countries have customs and traditions associated with decorated eggs. Here's how to create Polish Pysanky and Russian Faberge knockoff's.
Easter Traditions: From Pagan Rites to Christian DelightsEaster is known as a Christian holiday, but many of the cutoms associated with Easter come from pagan rituals. Where did the Easter bunny come from and why are eggs made of chocolate? Traditions of Easter exposed!
The Pagan Origins of Easter TraditionsDo you ever think about where the Easter Bunny or egg hunts came from? Look to pagan traditions for their contributions to Easter.
LUST and ECSTASY in the SEASONAL CYCLEPagan origins of the festival
Pagan Days or God's Holy DaysDecision time. Will those who profess to follow the God of the Bible decide to observe HIS Commanded Appointed Times, or will they continue in traditional pagan practices that are considered wicked in Scripture?- Christmas and Pagan SymbolsChrist's ministry left a permanent influence upon the entire human race, and a large number of subsequent holidays and celebrations observed across the planet. Some of them have roots in other religions that are quite different from Christianity.
Christmas Symbols: Where Did They Come From?From the tree to Santa some things just are symbols of Christmas. This article looks at how these things became so closely associated with this well-known winter holiday.
