World Religions & Observances

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Covers historical aspects of paganism, and practices and beliefs of modern paganism. From Harvard University Pluralism Project.

From The Conversation, a news site which seeks to present a variety of viewpoints. We are a nonprofit, independent news organization dedicated to unlocking the knowledge of experts for the public good. See mission at https://theconversation.com/us/who-we-are

From The Pluralism Project at Harvard University. Glossary of major terms.

The current Neo Pagan calendar (and its primarily Wiccan holidays) is ostensibly based off the Wheel of the Year (Celtic and some other cultures featured this). Blog and website which connects some modern pagan practices and holidays to their Irish pre-Christian sources and practices. By a practioner of pagan Irish faith.

Comprehensive coverage of the Wheel of the Year. Connecting modern and neopaganism to traditions and observances of earlier cultures.

From USC Office of Spiritual and Religious Life. Main pagan/Wiccan holidays and observances.

Welcome to this brief introduction to the Wheel of the Year, which forms the basis of the Wiccan calendar. You will also find more information about each of the Sabbats at the links below.