The Pagan Roots of Mother’s Day: Celebrating the Divine Feminine
byMother’s Day is a well-known holiday, with significant spending on gifts, flowers, and dining out. On the surface, it’s a modern tribute to mothers,…
Pagan History
Pagan History is world history. In this section we look at ancient civilizations, witchcraft over time, and the origins of modern holidays. Also our annual calendar is found here.
2025 Pagan Calendar – Sabbats, Moon Celebrations & Astrological Events
byThe Gypsy Thread 2025 pagan calendar is filled with important dates and times for key pagan celebrations found in the world today. It also…
The Yule Log
byThe Yule Log, currently one of the most common Christmas items, has its roots in ancient times. In pre-Christian times, Germanic, Nordic, and…
2024 Pagan Calendar – Sabbats, Moon Celebrations & Astrological Events
byOur 2024 pagan calendar is filled with important dates and times for key pagan celebrations of many different belief systems. It also includes peak…
Closed Spiritual Practices – The Great Debate
byIn recent years, the subject of closed spiritual practices has been hotly debated among occultists, witches, spiritual leaders and various religious practitioners. So much…
April Fool’s Day Origin Stories
byEach year on April 1st, many cultures across the world recognize April Fool’s day as one of light-hearted comedy and prank playing. We have…
The Witching Hour
byThe phrase, ‘the witching hour’ refers to the darkest time of night, when supernatural beings, especially witches, were most powerful. Sometimes referred to as…
Salem Remembered – Innocent People Died, Little Girls Lied
byEach year on March 1st, we remember those poor souls who perished at the hands of fearful community leaders in the American village of…
Krampusnacht – A Modern Celebration With Pagan Roots
byEach year, on December 5th, celebrations of Krampusnacht take place across Germany, Croatia, Austria, Hungary, Australia, and in some parts of North America. But…
2023 Pagan Calendar – Sabbats, Moon Cycles, Zodiac, and More
byThe 2023 pagan calendar includes traditional pagan celebration dates and times across many different belief systems. It also includes both full moon and new…