The word Christmas comes from Middle English Cristemasse, which in turn comes from Old English Cristes-messe, literally meaningChrist's Mass. Of course, we are not talking about the physical mass of Christ's body. The origin of mass, in the Christian sense of the word, is not entirely c...
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Pagan symbols are those which are historically or currently associated with those who worship deities outside of the Abrahamic religions. Paganism (or... Learn more about this topic: Wiccan | Religious Symbols & Meaning from Chapter 13/ Lesson 2 ...
Those who fear that many of the customs of the Christmas season might be pagan are right. As we learn again to honor our place within the cycles of birth, death, and regeneration, we can return these customs to their roots in the circle of life....
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I have wanted to be a writer all my life. But in the past I had lots of explanations as to why I couldn’t start writing. Then, two years ago, an idea so possessed me that I had to write it down and share it. I ignored all the reasons that I knew my writing career couldn’...
the Pagan Renewal’s evolutionary history, if the Fifteen Theses, Five Elements, and our conviction, vision, and mission—all together—form the Stele of our new branch of the Great Tree of Paganism, the last prong of this triad—our conviction, vision, and mission—constitutes the living ...
46) Meaning and Purpose 47) Facing Life’s Difficulties 48) Making a Difference 49) The Future of Heathenry 50) Advice to the Seeker Badge: Happy Imbolc everyone. Known as Imbolc or Candlemas, the 1stof February is one of the four great festivals of the Celtic year. It marked the end ...
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” But try as you may, there’s nothing suitable where you live, or you’ve tried a number of possibilities and none of them are quite right. Maybe you are a member of a group already, but you feel it is time to step out on your own; or maybe your friends are urging you to ...