In Ancient Egypt, today was the Feast of Divine Life.  It was a celebration of the three-fold goddess as the Mother, the Daughter, and the Dark Mother.  It was celebrated by decorating the shrine with fruit, with the apple the central symbol ( Read more... )

In the Eastern Orthodox church, today is a strict fast in remembrance of the death of John the Baptist.

BibleGateway.com:At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, and he said to his attendants, "This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him ( Read more... )