However, the profound beginnings of the wonderful winter ... The iconic symbol of a decorated Christmas tree originated in Germany (known as a ‘Tannenbaum’, from the Pagan tradition of ...

Celebrants partake of bread and wine which are symbols of Christ’s body and blood ... to Bethlehem in preparation for the birth of Jesus. December 21 Winter Solstice – Wiccan/Pagan Yule is the time of ...

Although, its exact origin is unknown, the most popular translation is “summers end”, “Taking place at the midpoint between the fall equinox and the winter solstice”2 It is considered in ...

Historians speculate this was done by the Emperor as a move to weaken established pagan celebrations that occurred around the Winter Solstice. The date wouldn’t be accepted by the Eastern Empire ...

His name is Rudolph. He loves to play the piano. He looks charming, even chivalrous.

It’s a preview of the frenetic winter storm activity to come this month. At least two other storms are expected into next week, including one that hit California Thursday and will impact the ...

The festivities mark the transition of the end of the winter solstice, symbolizing longer days and the arrival of warmer weather. Local festivals around harvest symbolizes new beginnings ...

We've named hurricanes since the 1950s. So why don't we name winter storms? After all, naming weather systems goes back hundreds of years. Storms are typically named after places, dates ...