Although today’s cemeteries are mostly filled with ornamental plants and decorative trees, you may have noticed that some
Category: 🗿 Culture
Articles on culture, folklore, ethnography, cultural anthropology, sociology of culture, cultural studies, beliefs and traditions.
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
Juniper in Mythology and Folk Beliefs
Juniper, a coniferous tree of the genus Juniperus, is a species that can adapt to many climates. Therefore,
Victims of the Witch Hunts in the 21st Century
The investigation, interrogation and punishment of people suspected of being witches is defined as witch hunts. According to
An Ethnographic Research on the Bocuk Night
Bocuk Night, a tradition that is about to be forgotten, became popular again in the 2010s with the
Winter Solstice: What are Yule, Saturnalia and Nardugan?
For most of us, December means long nights, decorated pines, preparations for New Year’s Eve, and maybe mulled
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.
Are You a Witch? Witchcraft and the 11 Signs
Witchcraft can be defined as the art of channeling the energy in nature. Although it is associated with
4th World Nomad Games Started in Turkey
The World Nomad Games, organized for the fourth time, started in İznik, Turkey. Many athletes from 102 countries,
Mabon Excitement: Autumn Equinox Celebrated at Stonehenge
The historic site in England hosted the Mabon celebrations on the morning of September 23. Many people in