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The Festival of Hercules: A Celebration of Strength and Victory in Ancient Rome
In the vibrant history of ancient Roman religion, few deities commanded as much respect and admiration as Hercules, the demi-god of...
Aug 12, 20243 min read


Hip Hop Day: Celebrating a Cultural Revolution
Every year on August 11th, the world comes together to celebrate Hip Hop Day, a day dedicated to honoring the music, culture, and...
Aug 11, 20244 min read


National Rice Pudding Day: Incredibly Strange & Completely Random Holidays Web Edition
In 2023 I wrote a Vella titled Incredibly Strange & Completely Random Holidays. Initially, I wanted to focus on ancient holidays but the...
Aug 9, 20244 min read


The Festival of Thoth: Honoring the God of Wisdom and Writing
The Festival of Thoth, also known as the Thoth Festival, was a significant religious celebration in ancient Egypt dedicated to Thoth, the...
Aug 3, 20243 min read


The Panathenaia: Celebrating Athena and Athenian Identity
Overview of Panathenaia The Panathenaia was one of the most important festivals in ancient Athens, celebrated in honor of the city's...
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Lughnasadh: A Celebration of Harvest and the God Lugh
History of Lughnasadh Lughnasadh, pronounced "LOO-nah-sah," is one of the four major Gaelic seasonal festivals, alongside Samhain,...
Aug 1, 20243 min read


The Summer Solstice: A Journey Through Time and Tradition
On June 20, 2024, the Northern Hemisphere will once again bask in the brilliance of the summer solstice, the longest day of the year....
Jun 20, 20243 min read
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