Have you ever wished for rain so badly you’d dance for it? Across the world, people have turned to inventive, touching, and ...

One by one, 13 Buddhist monks wearing brightly colored silk costumes and wide-brimmed black hats, stepped onto the rectangular courtyard of the Hemis monastery.

Attending a ritual event is one way to learn about Pagan practices. Samhain , celebrated from the evening of October 31 into November 1, marks the end of harvest season and the start of winter.

Samhain was the pivotal point of the Celtic Pagan new year, a time of rebirth – and death. "Pagans had three harvests: Lammas, harvest of the corn, on 1 August; the one of fruit and vegetables ...

Whether it’s torchlit processions, folk dances or modernised pagan rituals, these events take you far off the beaten path into Europe’s cultural heart. Bonfires and blessings: ...

While the holiday is rooted in paganism, many people who participate in maypole dances don't identify as pagan, according to Berger. "You don't have to be pagan to be celebrating," she said.

Ukrainians are marking the summer solstice with Ivana Kupala, a traditional midsummer celebration rooted in pre-Christian Slavic rituals honoring nature, fertility and renewal.

Many pagans, including Wiccans, practice magic and call themselves witches. Berger said solstice is a pivotal time in pagan communities. "We're going into this really deep darkness," she said.

MAKANDA, Ill. (HEARTLAND WEEKEND) - The Southern Illinois Pagan Alliance will celebrate Beltane on April 28.. The ritual will take place at Giant City State Park’s Shelter 2, with the gathering ...

Along with Christmas, jaaniõhtu (23 June) and jaanipäev (24 June) are the most important holidays in the Estonian calendar.

Samhain was the pivotal point of the Celtic Pagan new year, a time of rebirth – and death. "Pagans had three harvests: Lammas, harvest of the corn, on 1 August; the one of fruit and vegetables ...