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The Curious History of All Hallows' Eve and Its Cousin, Samhain

October 18th, 2019
It’s October, which means that almost anywhere you go, you’ll see signs of Halloween. From spooky decorations around the neighborhood, to carved pumpkins adorning front porches, to giant bags of candy piled high in supermarket aisles, it’s impossible to miss the festivities which culminate on October 31st. But why do we celebrate this holiday in the first place? Continue Reading »

Posted in: Pagan & Wiccan, Progressive Spirituality | 81 Comments »

Einstein’s Famous Letter Denouncing Religion to Sell for Over $1 Million at Auction

October 4th, 2018
Faced with their own mortality, most humans nestle up to the notion of a higher being. But Albert Einstein was no normal man. Just a year before his death, the famous physicist penned a letter rejecting the very notion of God and religion. According to reports, this “God letter” – as it’s come to be known – will soon be auctioned off to the highest bidder. The final price is expected to top $1 million. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Science & Technology, Progressive Spirituality | 34 Comments »

10 Weird Christmas Traditions From The Past

December 14th, 2017
These days we celebrate Christmas with festive holiday decorations, visits from a jolly elderly gentleman named Santa, and robust trees placed by the window. But it wasn't always that way. In fact, Christmases past were quite different from our celebrations today. Here are 10 things you might not have known about the history of the Christmas holiday. Continue Reading »

Posted in: Humor & Satire | 53 Comments »