A brief explanation of the Festival of Janus and tips for the modern Pagan to celebrate in ritual the dual-headed Roman god of beginnings.

Mar 17, 2011 - Heather Adkins

Janus was a dual headed god, he acted as an intermediary between the gods and mortals, governed the thresholds of buildings and one year and the next.

Nov 27, 2009 - Natasha Sheldon

An enigmatic Roman winter festival, Saturnalia honoured the god Saturn. Held close to the winter solstice, many of its elements survive in modern Christmas celebrations

Nov 16, 2007 - Natasha Sheldon

Martin Scorsese and other special guests attend the 2010 London Film Festival Awards Ceremony on the eve of the festival's closing night gala.

Oct 28, 2010 - Soo Kim

Ostara, celebrated on the Spring Equinox, is hardly a new or unique festival. It has been celebrated in many different ways around the world.

Feb 1, 2011 - Leigh-Ann Andersen

Do you ever wonder what they do in China to celebrate the New Year? Or how do people in India celebrate the New Year?

Dec 7, 2007 - Melissa Howard

What happened this time of year long ago? Spark children's interest by connecting past to present through timely seasonal associations.

Nov 30, 2011 - Sara McGrath

January can often be a dull month socially, once the New Year celebrations have passed. But there is always an excuse to theme a party in this month. Here are some ideas.

Sep 8, 2009 - Elaine Findlay

It has been suggested by industry insiders that eBay, the online auction company, is looking to offload its Skype Internet telephony division.

Feb 1, 2009 - Christopher Wilson

The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam has announced the nominees in its 2010 competition program.

Nov 26, 2010 - Cecily Layzell

The Roman calendrical year was divided into months that form the basis of the western calendar today. Their days and weeks were somewhat different.

Oct 28, 2009 - Natasha Sheldon

Folklore surrounding the hawthorn tree include fairy spirits, witches' gardens, and even the mystery of the Holy Grail. It's known as a wishing tree.

May 3, 2010 - Joy Richardson

New Year's Eve has had more face-lifts than Joan Rivers. Looking backward and forward, the holiday explores the past, present, and future while never looking its age.

Feb 29, 2008 - Jeremy Perkins