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Ancient Wiccan New Year On this date in Nigeria, the Yoruba people celebrate the Gelede, an annual ritual of dancing and wearing of masks...
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Around Our World... * In the country of Norway, a Pagan festival celebrating the harvest is held on this date each year. Ancient Norse...
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Consus, the god of the grain-store, was celebrated annually on this date by the ancient Romans. Sacrifices were made in his honour, and...
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Around Our World * The periodic rebirth of the Hindu god Krishna (eighth and principal avatar of Vishnu) is celebrated by his faithful...
Old Roman festival of Goddess Ops
8/25: Old Roman festival of Goddess Ops- Lady of the Cornucopia, Bounty of the Harvest, and Sustainer of Life.
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Around our world... * An annual harvest festival called the Opiconsiva was celebrated on this date in ancient Rome in honour of the...
Feast of the Furies
8/23: Feast of the Furies –honouring Nemesis and the Erinyes, Old Greek Goddesses who punish murderers, abusers, and exploiters of others.
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Around The World... * The Volcanalia festival was celebrated annually on this date in ancient Rome. It was dedicated to Vulcan, the god...
Vinalia
8/19: Vinalia– Old Roman festival of thanksgiving for the first of the grape harvest; celebrated by offering the firstfruits of the grape...
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In ancient Rome, a wine-harvest celebration known as the Vinalia Rustica was held each year on this date. It was dedicated to the...