As millions around the world make merry during Christmas, few know that they will be celebrating an event deeply steeped in paganism. While December 25 is a day set aside to celebrate the day Jesus is ...
The Conversation: A story of legends, families and capitalism: a candid history of the Christmas tree
The Christmas tree is a modern invention. It is a largely secular symbol, having no basis in the Bible. There are many trees in the Bible, from the Tree of Knowledge and the Tree of Life in Genesis to ...
A story of legends, families and capitalism: a candid history of the Christmas tree
It is crucial to stress right from the start that until the 20th century, people did not call themselves pagans to describe the religion they practiced. The notion of paganism, as it is generally understood today, was created by the early Christian Church. It was a label that Christians applied to others, one of the antitheses that were central to the process of Christian self-definition. As ...
Paganism, Christian term used to designate those religions that do not worship the God of Abraham, the figure central to both Christianity and to other Abrahamic religions like Judaism and Islam. Christians have used the terms paganism and pagan, which typically carry pejorative connotations, to
Discover what Paganism means today, its ancient roots, and how to get started in everything from Wicca to Norse and Hellenic traditions.
Explore the history of paganism from ancient roots to modern practices. Discover how myths and facts intertwine in this comprehensive historical journey.