For this reason, pagan and druid communities actually celebrate the first sunrise after the winter solstice ... and the fruit of the mistletoe was a symbol of life in the dark winter months.

This ancient festival traces back to pagan traditions ... embracing its symbols, and crafting a personalized ritual, you can make this winter solstice a meaningful and rejuvenating time.

chanting and singing pagan carols. This festival takes place in the northwestern corner of Pakistan over the winter solstice among the Kalasha people. A week long, it involves a series of ritual ...