Halloween is a fun celebration for many, but for queer people, it can be an especially meaningful opportunity to honour their ...
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Eostre, Fertility, and the Origins of Easter

Easter is celebrated as a Christian holiday, but some believe its roots trace back to a pagan goddess named Eostre. Did ...
"A thought-provoking critique of KwaZulu-Natal Catholic bishops' recent stance against African spiritual practices, examining the historical ironies of a religion built on cultural adaptation now ...
Excavated mudbrick structures and early Christian inscriptions discovered in the Kharga Oasis. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Archaeologists have uncovered Roman city churches and tombs ...
It’s a new world of new ways to do things. Some Easter traditions are no longer observed, especially the dress code for the holiday. Though the holiday table may be set with linens and china, place ...
Easter in the Caribbean isn’t just a holiday—it’s a rich cultural experience steeped in history. Spanning four days from Good Friday to Easter Monday, it’s a time for spiritual reflection and family ...
During my childhood, Easter, particularly Good Friday, was a time of deep reflection and solemnity. We spent time in church reflecting on the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. The service usually ...
With both Easter Sunday and the end of Passover falling on the same day this year, April 20, Jewish and Christian faithful around Southern California and the world are finding creative ways to observe ...
A lot of Easter traditions - including hot cross buns and lamb on Sunday - stem from medieval Christian or even earlier pagan beliefs. The chocolate Easter egg, however, is a more modern twist on ...
Since Easter is one of Christianity’s most important holidays, traditions and customs have developed within cultures and communities around the world. Easter traditions are also known as Paschal ...