Watching a groundhog emerge from a cozy burrow in early February feels quintessentially American, but the tradition of turning to animals to predict the spring comes from pre-Christian pagan ...

Whether by brewing a cleansing tea, baking a honeyed bannock, or leaving a symbolic offering to nature — engaging in these ...

The kukeri festival (pictured) is a colorful tradition in which men wear intricate costumes and masks depicting mythical ...

Groundhog Phil predicted six more weeks of winter at the annual Groundhog Day ceremony in Punxsutawney. However, historical ...

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Groundhog Day, a weather prediction made by a groundhog, has its roots in both ancient pagan customs and modern folklore.

One story connected to Valentine's Day is about a Roman priest named Valentine. Around 270 CE, he continued to officiate ...

“The forecast for next week will be warmer than it has been for most of January,” said Alsheimer. “In general, we'll have ...

Eventually, these pagan traditions merged with Christianity and became what is known in the Catholic Church's calendar as Candlemas. Celebrated on February 2, Candlemas is the commemoration of the ...

Lupercalia was an ancient Roman fertility festival in mid-February where young men drew women’s names from a box, often ...