Cemetery Trees: Why do People Plant Trees in Cemeteries?
Although today’s cemeteries are mostly filled with ornamental plants and decorative trees, you may have noticed that some species such
Imbolc in Mythology, Paganism, and Wicca: Origins, Customs and Traditions
Imbolc is a pagan festival that signifies that nature is awakening from its hibernation and that spring is approaching. Despite
An Ethnographic Research on the Bocuk Night
Bocuk Night, a tradition that was on the brink of being forgotten, experienced a resurgence in popularity during the 2010s,
Walpurgis Night in European Folklore: History and Traditions
Walpurgis Night, also known as Witches’ Night, is a traditional European festival. Its association with witchcraft dates back to medieval
Halloween-Like Traditions and the Origin of Halloween
Celebrated on October 31st every year, Halloween is seen as a secular tradition today despite its pagan roots. The common
The Blood Oath Rites of the Scythians and Huns
The blood oath is a ritual, usually between two men, that provides a symbolic sense of attachment and eternal friendship.
Molybdomancy: A New Year’s Eve Tradition
Even though it coincides with different dates in different cultures, New Year’s Eve celebrations are the common heritage of almost