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are obvious vegetation symbols, but they do not exclude the interpretation that Adonis (Adonai) may also figure as a Sun god. The Zodiacal constellations of Aries and Taurus rule in heaven just when the Lamb and the Bull are in evidence on the earth; and the yearly sacrifice of those two animals and of the growing corn for the good of mankind runs parallel with the drama of the sky, as it affects not only the sad constellations but also Virgo (the Earth mother who bears the sheaf of corn in her hand).

Between Christmas Day and Easter there are several minor festivals or holy days such as 28th December (the Massacre of the Innocents), the 6th January (the Epiphany), the 2nd February (Candlemas Day), the period of Lent (German Lenz, the Spring), the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin which have been commonly celebrated dates in other religions before Christianity and in which elements of Star and Nature worship can be traced.

Looking to Easter, this festival of Purification of the Virgin corresponds with the old Roman festival of Juno Februata (purified) which was held in the last month (February) of the Roman year and which included a candle procession of Ceres in searching for Proserpine. The list here is only a brief sketch that in studies represents only the most glaring similarities.

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