Wreaths were featured in ancient Roman celebrations of Saturnalia, a mid-December holiday celebrating the agriculture god, Saturn. Circle of holly branches were also likely part of winter solstice ...

Roman Reigns made a shocking return to WWE Raw, seeking revenge on Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, who had ambushed him after ...

The claim that the roots of Christmas are pagan isn't new. The New England Puritans, who valued work more than celebration, taught such. [2] Increase Mather preached that “the early Christians ...

Evergreens were part of the Roman celebration of Saturnalia and tree worship was a part of Scandinavian culture. Even after their conversion to Christianity, the tradition stayed, ...

One of Spain's best-preserved ancient Roman settlements has been set ablaze by fireworks during a local town celebration. The Castell a la Mar event in Calpe, Spain, was taking place as usual ...

Pope Gelasius declared Feb. 14 as St. Valentine’s Day in 496 AD, and the rest is this history.