Archaeologists have unearthed 'Nativity-like scene statues' in the ancient ruins of the Roman pagan city of Pompeii. Approximately 13 figurines were found in what was once a home, and while the ...

As for Easter eggs and bunnies, there is little evidence that modern Christians lifted these symbols from pagans. In the early years of the Church, eating eggs was forbidden during Lent. Therefore, ...

Claims that Easter was inspired by a pagan goddess are widespread but often misunderstood. The idea comes from a single medieval source mentioning a goddess named Eostre. There is no archaeological ...

Paganism is a little known religion and possibly one of the most misunderstood. The term conjures images of witches, creepy pentacle symbols and spells cast under the moonlight. An Erdington nail ...

The Easter Bunny is a much celebrated character in American Easter celebrations. On Easter Sunday, children look for hidden special treats, often chocolate Easter eggs, that the Easter Bunny might ...

(UNDATED) Picking up her Catholic rosary, Meg, a 24-year-old from Maine, begins her prayers like this: “Hail Persephone, full of strength and beauty. … Blessed are you and blessed is the cycle of your ...