Believe it or not, there is a special meaning behind each one of those traditional Christmas decorations and rituals—and many of the symbols associated ... traced back to pagan winter ...

The traditional Midsummer lunch is a highlight ... One myth she is keen to dispel is that the maypole is a pagan fertility symbol. “I doubt it,” she says. “It’s more likely a German ...

From Estonia to Antarctica, this once-pagan symbol has taken on many strange ... “Evergreens at midwinter festivals were traditional since the ancient world, signifying the victory of life ...

Eggs have long been a symbol of life, fertility, and renewal, predating the Christian celebration of Easter. In ancient pagan festivals, eggs were associated with spring and the rebirth of nature.

Many people look forward to bringing home a traditional tree for Christmas ... but how did the tradition start? Pagan solstice celebrations, German influences, and Queen Victoria’s reputation ...