Martisor: A Celebration of Spring with Pagan Origins
Throughout history, many cultures have held festivals and observances to mark the changing of the seasons. Such was the norm millennia ago in pre-Christian Europe as can be seen in the beliefs and practices of Wicca which is a modern manifestation of ancient nature based religions. Other festivals were adopted by the Christian church and incorporated into such major holidays and Christmas, Easter and All Saints’ Day while other observances remained very much a local matter and…
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