The blessing of the candles during Candlemas, or Candelora, as we say in Italian (Image created with DALL-E 2) While firmly grounded in Christian tradition, the Candelora also bears connections to ...
I have long liked the use of the “Jesus Fish” as a symbol. No doubt you have seen this icon. It can be found on cars, business cards, and is even incorporated into the signage of businesses.
Archaeologists have uncovered ancient Gold Coins at a medieval cult site in the Netherlands, revealing a forgotten world of pagan rituals, elite offerings, and a dramatic shift to Christianity over 1, ...
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The Wassail, a centuries-old British custom with roots in pagan rituals, is celebrated to honour and protect the spirits of ...
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Three men are guilty of illegally dumping hazardous waste across Baltimore in 2023, the Office of the Attorney General announced.
Shrovetide is an ancient holiday that symbolizes the farewell to winter and the welcome of spring. It has pagan roots and is associated with the cult of the sun. After the adoption of Christianity, it ...
Pagan influence is present in the iconography of Catholic churches across Montreal. Photo Rebekah Walker Christian iconography is fused with religious devotion, becoming synonymous with the faith ...