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Krampus, Santa's Other Little Helper

"The most wonderful time of the year" usually brings to mind warm thoughts of gifts, sweets, family gatherings, and Christmas trees, but did you know of the terrifying monsters that make their...

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Wassailing - the Pagan Roots of Christmas Caroling

In today's America, you won't find too many places where groups of people still go door to door, singing Christmas carols to their neighbors. Yet, most of us are familiar with the...

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Dragon Symbolism & Meaning

What is the Meaning and Symbolism Behind Dragons? Dragons have very different meanings in the East and the West. In the East, the dragon is a positive symbol associated with rain...

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Wolf Symbolism & Meaning

What is the Symbolism & Meaning Behind the Wolf? Many people are fearful of wolves and think of them as vicious, aggressive creatures, but these feelings are mostly a result of...

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The Eye of Horus Symbolism & Meaning

What is the meaning behind the Eye of Horus? The Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol that represents protection, sacrifice, healing, regeneration, and royal power. It is also...

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Nautilus Shell Meaning in Jewelry

The chambered nautilus is an ancient creature related to squids and octopuses and appeared in the seas long before before the first dinosaurs. It is known as a "living fossil"...

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