In the pagan version of Thanksgiving, the focus is on honoring and giving thanks to the earth and the spirits of nature. This celebration is rooted in ancient traditions that have been practiced for centuries. During this festival, pagans express gratitude for the bountiful harvest, the changing seasons, and the interconnectedness of all life. They recognize and revere the cyclical nature of life and acknowledge the importance of harmony with nature. The pagan version of Thanksgiving often takes place on or around the autumnal equinox, a time when the day and night are of equal length. This serves as a reminder to honor balance and embrace the harmony found in the natural world.
Pagan Holidays
Following are some of the more popular Pagan holidays. Most were adopted and modified ("Christianized") by the beast church of Rome acting as Satan's proxy minion. Most are counterfeits for the true Holy-Days of God.
New Years Day
Satan's New Year starts January 1. January is the month of the pagan god Janus. a two faced god looking forward and backward in time. January 1 is winter. Winter is the season of death or rest. Satan is the god of death and destruction, so it is appropriate to start his year with death. January 1 is also very close to the winter solstice and was originally a pagan holiday celebrating the return of the pagan sun god. (See wikipedia for more
Christmas was a previously observed pagan holiday, "christianized" by Rome around the 4th century A.D. Search google for is christmas a pagan holiday?. You will get about 3/4 of a million hits and there will be no question about the pagan roots of Christmas (even though you will find some "Christian" support for Christmas). What is NOT debatable (because it is well settled fact) is that God didn't give us this holiday and it was instituted as a "religious" holiday by Rome three or four hundred years after Christ. See Five Reasons Why The Sons Of God Should Not Celebrate Christmas. Most importantly, it fails the test of authorship and has no equivalent to God's Holy-Days.
Easter was originally "Ishtar", which is pronounced "Easter". It was a day that commemorated the resurrection of a false god called "Tammuz", who was believed to be the only begotten son of the moon-goddess and the sun-god. "Easter Ham", decorated eggs, bunny rabbits, chicks and hot cross buns all have their origin in these pagan traditions. Pagan roots of Easter lie in celebrating the spring equinox. Easter is a counterfeit for God's Holy-Day of Passover. It is another pagan holiday authored by Rome and observed at a slightly different time than Passover.
Thanksgiving Day
America didn't create Thanksgiving, it adopted it. Thanksgiving's origins can be traced back to Greek and Roman harvest celebrations, by strict dictionary definition, this alone makes Thanksgiving a pagan holiday (ie, polytheistic). This is appropriate since at the time of the pilgrims, the United States was rising up, a lamblike beast that would soon speak like a dragon. The other holidays were adopted by Rome, the beast that rose out of the water. Thanksgiving is a counterfeit for God's autumn Feast of Ingathering. Here again, we have to look at time (Satan's holiday is every fourth Thursday of November - from the counterfeit Roman calendar) and authorship (the lamblike beast, NOT God).
Valentines Day
In 313 A.D., Roman Emperor Constantine the Great legalized Christianity and ended Rome's persecution of Christians. In 380 A.D., Christianity becomes the OFFICIAL state religion of the Roman Empire. These actions not only enabled the teachings of Christianity to spread unhindered within the empire, it encouraged non-Christians to convert to the once-persecuted religion.
The pagans, however, who adopted Christianity as their religion did not entirely abandon the traditions and practices they held before their "conversion." One of these traditions brought into the church was the fertility celebration known as the Lupercalia, which eventually became the Valentine's holiday.
"Yet the vestiges of superstition were not absolutely obliterated, and the festival of the Lupercalia, whose origin had preceded the foundation of Rome, was still celebrated under the reign of Anthemius."
"After the conversion of the Imperial city (Rome), the Christians still continued, in the month of February, the annual celebration of the Lupercalia . . . " (The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbons, Chapter 36, Part 3)
Red roses were the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. Red is also a color that signifies strong feelings.
In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of desire, affection, and erotic love. Cupid today appears shooting his bow to inspire romantic love.
In ancient Britain and Ireland, the Celtic Festival of Samhain was observed on October 31, at the end of summer…. The souls of the dead were supposed to revisit their homes on this day and the autumnal festival acquired sinister significance, with ghosts, witches, goblins, black cats, fairies and demons of all kinds said to be roaming about. It was the time to placate the supernatural powers controlling the processes of nature. In addition, Halloween was thought to be the most favorable time for divinations concerning marriage, luck, health, and death. It was the only day on which the help of the devil was invoked for such purposes. Encyclopaedia Britannica,
Yahweh didn't want His people to copy the customs of the pagans, heathens and idolaters. He wanted them to follow only His laws, judgments and ordinances.
Leviticus 18:3-5
After the doings of the land of Egypt, wherein ye dwelt, shall ye not do: and after the doings of the land of Canaan, whither I bring you, shall ye not do: neither shall ye walk in their ordinances. Ye shall do my judgments, and keep mine ordinances, to walk therein: I am Yahweh your God. Ye shall therefore keep my statutes, and my judgments: which if a man do, he shall live in them: I am Yahweh.
Deuteronomy 12:29-30
When Yahweh thy God shall cut off the nations from before thee, whither thou goest to possess them, and thou succeedest them, and dwellest in their land; Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise.
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This serves as a reminder to honor balance and embrace the harmony found in the natural world. In many pagan traditions, offerings are made to the earth and nature spirits as an expression of gratitude. These offerings can include fruits, vegetables, grains, and other symbols of the harvest.
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The intent behind these offerings is to establish a relationship of reciprocity and respect with the land and its guardians. Rituals and ceremonies are commonly performed during this time to celebrate the harvest and express gratitude. These rituals may involve singing, dancing, storytelling, and feasting. Bonfires are often lit to symbolize the warmth and light that sustains life, while the smoke is believed to carry prayers and intentions to the spirits. Furthermore, pagans often take this opportunity to reflect on their own personal harvests – the accomplishments, lessons learned, and personal growth achieved throughout the year. It is a time to release what no longer serves and set intentions for the coming months. In the pagan version of Thanksgiving, the emphasis is on connecting with nature, expressing gratitude, and celebrating the abundance of life. It is a reminder of the sacredness of the Earth and the importance of living in harmony with the natural world. This celebration encourages individuals to cultivate a deep sense of appreciation and respect for the interconnectedness of all beings and the cycles of life..
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1. Sarah - 2 stars
I was really disappointed with the "Pagan version of Thanksgiving" event. While I appreciate the effort to celebrate different cultural traditions, the execution was lackluster. The activities were poorly organized, and there was a lack of information about the significance and history behind the rituals. Additionally, the food options were limited and not well-prepared. Overall, I left feeling underwhelmed and like I didn't really learn or experience anything new.
2. John - 1 star
Attending the "Pagan version of Thanksgiving" was a complete waste of my time. The event seemed more like a gimmick to attract people rather than a genuine celebration of Pagan traditions. The activities were silly and poorly explained, and the organizers seemed uninterested and unengaged. The focus on food and drink also felt misplaced, with minimal effort put into offering authentic and meaningful options. I would not recommend this event to anyone seeking a true understanding of Pagan traditions.
3. Emily - 2 stars
I was intrigued by the concept of the "Pagan version of Thanksgiving" but left highly disappointed. The event lacked organization and structure, making it difficult to follow the rituals and understand their significance. The atmosphere was also chaotic, with too many people crammed into a small space, making it hard to fully participate and enjoy the experience. The event felt more like a commercialized version of Paganism rather than a genuine celebration of the traditions. Overall, I would not attend this event again and would not recommend it to others.