When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Anna Efetova via Getty Images It's often claimed that many of today's Christmas ...

Today is Christmas Day, a connection to some of the most ancient of all known northern European shamanic traditions. Like people living in the north for millennia, we continue to embrace them with ...

Christmas is not a celebration of Christ's birthday. Rather, it's the pagan celebration of the winter Solstice, Saturnalia. In ancient times, Druids and other sun-worshipping cult priests deceived ...

The ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Hebrews used evergreen wreaths, garlands, and trees to symbolise their respect for nature and their belief in eternal life. The pagan Europeans worshipped trees and ...

In the realm of cherished holiday traditions, the Claymation Christmas Special starring the iconic California Raisins stands out as a nostalgic and often overlooked gem. Hosted by whimsical claymation ...

Caga Tiós on display at the Santa Llúcia Christmas market in Barcelona in 2006. Reporter Christmas is one of the most globally celebrated holidays in the world. But not everybody celebrates the same ...

People around the world instantly recognize a decorated fir tree as a symbol of Christmas. But, as it turns out, historical evidence to explain when, and where, people started using trees to celebrate ...