The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the pagan festival of Samhain (pronounced Sow-in), celebrated by the Celts of ancient Europe to mark the end of the harvest season and the start of ...
The story of the origin of Valentine’s Day is shrouded in many myths and legends. According to one version, this day is dedicated to the priest Valentine, who served in Rome in the third century AD, ...
Valentine’s Day is one of the world’s most commercialised religious holidays – second only perhaps to Christmas. Originally ...
IrishCentral Contribturo Ethan Rooney takes a look at how Ireland's cultural roots are being brought to the fore of modern-day contemporary life.
Archaeologists recently stumbled across a medieval pagan cult site in the Netherlands where they found a bounty of treasure. The findings were published in the journal Medieval Archaeology.
Feb. 14th is all about romance and love! Whether you're celebrating it with a partner, friends, or family, here's what you ...
While some believe that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine’s ...
The Maha Kumbh Mela, or Great Pitcher Festival, is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims and tourists to India. The 45-day festival, which began Jan. 13, is the largest gathering of humanity in ...
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