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The rise of Irish Paganism
IrishCentral Contribturo Ethan Rooney takes a look at how Ireland's cultural roots are being brought to the fore of modern-day contemporary life.
St. Valentine is not just patron saint of lovers, but also epilepsy, plague and beekeepers?
As couples across the world prepared for Valentine's Day in February 2025, a rumor cropped up on social media that St.
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Saints and sweethearts: the holy and hedonistic history of Valentine’s Day
My first exposure to Valentine’s Day was when I was 9 years old watching season three, episode one of “Barbie: Life in the ...
The history of Valentine's Day: From its pagan origins to a billion-dollar holiday
Feb. 14th is all about romance and love! Whether you're celebrating it with a partner, friends, or family, here's what you should know about its history.
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Letters: Long legacy of Valentine’s Day proves that love will never become outdated
Love will be in the air tomorrow. Valentine’s Day is a significant cultural, religious and commercial celebration of romance and love. Saint Valentine, a third-century priest in the pagan Roman Empire ...
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From Rome to the Celts: the ancient origins of the Candelora
The blessing of the candles during Candlemas, or Candelora, as we say in Italian (Image created with DALL-E 2) While firmly ...