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