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What is Walpurgisnacht? The Story Behind the Creepy Pagan Witch Holiday

April 29th, 2024

Have you heard of Walpurgisnacht, the spooky, pagan European holiday that also doubles as a celebration of a Catholic saint who Christianized Germany? Walpurgisnacht is coming up soon, and we've got your primer.

Pagan & Wiccan 59 Comments

The Secret Religious History of Giants

November 27th, 2023

After an Oregon official claimed to have spotted a giant, we decided to delve into the long and fascinating history of giants within religious beliefs. In the process, we uncovered some findings you won't want to miss.

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The Secret Samhain Origins of Trick-or-Treating

October 26th, 2023

Millions of children will go trick-or-treating this Halloween, and unbeknownst to many of them, they'll be engaging in a practice thousands of years old, dating back to the Samhain in pre-Christian Europe.

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Arrested for... Witchcraft? Tarot Reader Threatened With Jail Time

October 19th, 2023

The owner of a witchcraft-themed store in Pennsylvania was recently visited by the chief of police in her town, who told her that he may be forced to arrest her for tarot reading under an archaic law.

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Star Wars Shines a Spotlight on Paganism – And Critics Aren't Happy

October 16th, 2023

Has Star Wars gone pagan? While critics seem to be enjoying the new Star Wars: Ahsoka show on Disney+, some say that the show's obvious pagan inspiration is inappropriate... and potentially demonic.

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Masters in Magic? University Now Offering Witchcraft Degree

October 13th, 2023

Would you major in magic? In what is believed to be a first, a prestigious UK university is offering a master's degree in magic and occult science. Would you go this real life Hogwarts?

Pagan & Wiccan 103 Comments

What is WitchTok? Meet the Internet's Spellcasters

September 22nd, 2023

'WitchTok' may be the fastest growing spiritual or religious movement today. TikTok witches have tens of billions of views online, and are using their powers to both hex political rivals, but also find community.

Pagan & Wiccan 68 Comments

Pagan Symbol in King Charles' Coronation Invitation Prompts Criticism

April 17th, 2023

Does King Charles secretly harbor pagan beliefs? The inclusion of 'the Green Man' on the King's coronation invitation has some wondering if it's a less than subtle nod to the king worshiping the occult.

Pagan & Wiccan 80 Comments

Was Christmas Invented by Pagans in Ancient Rome?

December 22nd, 2022

Did you know that the ancient Romans celebrated a holiday around the 25th of December each year? It has some eery similarities to the modern celebration of Christmas, too. Is it possible the Romans invented Christmas?

ULC Minister Training & Education 153 Comments

The Secret Story of the Original War on Christmas

December 9th, 2022

Did you know that the first 'War on Christmas' was started by the Puritans? We may view our seasonal Christmas squabbles as a modern phenomenon, but the Puritans were trying to cancel Christmas all the way back in 1659.

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