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What are the key Viking summer holidays and traditions?
From solar celebrations of fertility to Christian-inspired feats of archery and wrestling, we look at some of the best Viking summer festivities.3 weeks ago — Culture and religion -
What are the key Viking spring holidays and traditions?
People in Viking societies, like we moderns, had a rich culture of yearly holidays, festivals, and traditions primarily based on the seasons.2 months ago — Culture and religion -
Raiding, pillaging, and... decking the halls? The Viking influence on Christmas
The longship. The battle axe. The clinker-built boat. Skiing. Even the hair comb. The Vikings were an inventive lot but little known to most, they played a huge role in shaping everyone's favorite time of the year: Christmas!5 months ago — Culture and religion -
What are the most important Viking holidays?
The Vikings, like many other pagan cultures, celebrated particular holidays that marked different periods of the year. Prior to the Christianization in the early medieval period, the most important Viking holidays were based on the lunisolar calendar.1 year ago — Culture and religion
