Religion
In England, Christianity became the most practiced religion centuries ago. Polytheistic religions, often referred to as paganism, were practiced before Christianity took hold. These religions include Celtic polytheism, Norse paganism, Roman polytheism, and others. Some were introduced by the Anglo-Saxons, who had their origins in ancient Germanic tribes. Wicca was s pagan religion that had its roots in England and soon spread all over the world. Wicca refers to a religion of witchcraft and its adherents are called Wiccans or witches. This religion is put into the Neopaganism category.
England's main religions today are:
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