Christendom, the generic term for religions professing faith in Jesus Christ, has flourished in the past two millennia. Represented collectively by the iconic Cross, it had also adopted other symbols ...

Easter arrives this year on Sunday, April 17, 2022, but if you think Easter started as a Christian holiday, think again. The history and origins of how Easter began aren't rooted in what Christians ...

From Ishtar to Eostre, the roots of the resurrection story go deep. We should embrace the pagan symbolism of Easter Easter is a pagan festival. If Easter isn't really about Jesus, then what is it ...

It's no secret that Easter, a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, has deep ties to ancient pagan rituals celebrating the renewal of spring. And hot cross buns, the ...

Christmas trees are widely associated with the Christian holiday, but their origins are far from the Christ-worshipping standards they represent today. Evergreens, plants that stay green year-round, ...

Hot cross buns aren’t just a sweet snack that appears around Easter. They carry centuries of storytelling in their dough. From ancient gods to modern supermarkets, these sticky spiced buns have ...

Today is Imbolc, the festival celebrating spring and new life. The festival is in both the Pagan and Christian calendar (known as Candlemas for Christians) and is all about looking to the future and ...