According to the testimony of Epiphanius against the 4th century Nazarenes, he reports them as having pre-Christian origins.

Scholars of Mandaeans considered them to be of pre-Christian origin; however, no evidence for this is found prior to the 2nd century.

Sharpe also pointed out, other possible evidence of the parishes pre-Christian origins.

A detailed analysis points to a pre-Christian origin for most of the tales (http://www.jstor.org/pss/25508581).

(the book suggests a pre-Christian origin of Kanem in connection with the Phoenician expansion)

The celebration has pre-Christian origins.

However, a pre-Christian origin for the Georgian scripts has not been firmly supported by archaeological evidence.

It is thought to be of pre-Christian origin.

The holiday has a pre-Christian origin and is associated with harvesting of ripe fruits, especially apples.

References have been found that suggest that morris dance dates back to the mid-15th century, but claims of pre-Christian origins are now largely dismissed.