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Ciquapa

The ciguapa is a creature of the Dominican Republic. She is clothed in nothing but her hair. The ciguapa is said only to be able to chirp…

Started by Luna Arjuna

1 Jan 20, 2022
Reply by Carmen Elsa Irarragorri-Wyland

Mother Goddess Mokosh

The Slavic Mother Goddess Mokosh was worshipped in Ukraine up until the 10th Century C.E., with instances of her survival into the 19th…

Started by Luna Arjuna

0 Jan 18, 2022

Chinese New Year Myths

We’re all familiar with myths, legends and fairytales. It’s always interesting to see how they explain traditions that we still have in mod…

Started by bridget orman

0 Jan 7, 2022

Why is celebration of the New Year so universal?

Celebration of New Year has a long, historical pedigree. It is deeply embedded in the human psyche, highly influenced by the seasonal cycle…

Started by bridget orman

0 Jan 7, 2022

11 Different New Year’s Traditions Around the World

  Fireworks and champagne might be common worldwide, but have you heard of these other, more local New Year’s traditions? Although much of…

Started by bridget orman

0 Jan 7, 2022

Monkey King

Monkey King, or known to the Chinese old and young as Xi You Ji (Journey to the West), is one of the renowned classical Chinese novels date…

Started by bridget orman

4 Jan 4, 2022
Reply by MARGARIDA MARIA MADRUGA

THE YULE GNOMES OF LENNART HELJE

“Aha!” thought I. “A great topic for a blog post. I’ll research this Lennart Helje, and share his extraordinary work for a dose of holiday…

Started by Luna Arjuna

5 Jan 2, 2022
Reply by Carmen Elsa Irarragorri-Wyland

THE SPIRIT OF WINTER SOLSTICE

At this time of the year, the Winter Solstice, a patriarchal theft by the Church is revealed by the concept of “Father Christmas.” It wa…

Started by Luna Arjuna

5 Dec 21, 2021
Reply by Luna Arjuna

The Origin of the Yule Log

A once firmly entrenched and demanding Christmas tradition. Though few Americans still bother with it, the burning of the yule log was at…

Started by bridget orman

0 Dec 20, 2021

Full Cold Moon Full of Native American Folklore

Full Cold Moon Full of Native American Folkl As skies darken and the northern half of the planet experiences its time of greatest darkness…

Started by bridget orman

1 Dec 20, 2021
Reply by Nada Jung

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