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From the Roman Saturnalia festival to the Norse Yule, Christmas borrowed a great many things from the pagan festivals that came before it. Read more about the pagan origins of Christmas.
Favourite Christmas pastimes, such as caroling and gift-giving, have their origins in the pre-Christian pagan populaces of Europe. What can we derive from this merging of pagan and Christian tradition?
During the winter solstice season, people around the world practice all kinds of Christmas traditions, from eating candy canes to giving presents. But did you know that many Christmas customs can trace their roots back to pagan origins? Here are nine little-known bits of trivia about Yule season traditions.
Explore the ancient pagan roots of Christmas celebrations, from winter solstice rituals to modern holiday traditions. Learn how December 25th became a sacred date
By the Middle Ages, Christianity had, for the most part, replaced pagan religion. On Christmas, believers attended church, then celebrated raucously in a drunken, carnival-like atmosphere...
However, the origins of Christmas are rooted in ancient pagan celebrations that predate Christianity. In this article, we will explore the rich and complex history of Christmas, from its pagan roots to modern-day traditions.
More than 2,000 years after the birth of Jesus, the history of quintessentially Christmas traditions and holiday items can be traced back to pre-Christian practices and culture, also referred...
In this article, we’ll explore the pagan history of Christmas and discover how many of the traditions we know and love today are rooted in ancient pagan practices. From the evergreen tree to the yule log, we’ll uncover the fascinating origins of the symbols and customs we now associate with Christmas.
Many people have a general inkling about the way old pagan traditions and celebrations fed into Christmas as we know it today. But the details – which are still debated by experts, as they reach far, far back into the mists of time – are fascinating and surprising.
Though December 25 is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the date itself and several of the customs we've come to associate with Christmas actually evolved from pagan...