(continuing from the previous blog, in honor of the season) How did the Christmas tree develop? Here is a brief rundown of its history: We can thank Germany for giving us the Christmas tree.According to one legend St. Boniface encountered pagans preparing a sacrifice at an oak tree dedicated to the god Donar/Thor. He tookContinue reading “History of the Christmas Tree”
Category Archives: Witches’ Sabbat
The Holiday Season
Are you ready for Saturnalia? The Winter Solstice? Christmas? In brief:Saturnalia is an ancient Roman festival and holiday in honor of the god Saturn, held December 17th in the Julian calendar and later expanded with festivities through to December 23rd. By the fourth century A.D., Western Christian churches settled on celebrating Christmas on December 25th,Continue reading “The Holiday Season”
Ancestors
We have crossed the threshold and now dwell in the dark half of the year. The”spooky” season is here, and we believe the veil between the worlds is at its thinnest. Halloween, or, for some Samhain, is just around the corner. During this time, there is much talk, also pressure about honoring our ancestors. ItContinue reading “Ancestors”
Harvest Home
Welcoming the dark half of the year as we absorb the power of balance on this most magical day. Light in Dark. Dark in Light. Hailing in Harvest Home. BLESSED AUTUMNAL EQUINOX! Kindra Ravenmoon xx This day also marks the 20th birthday of my beautiful physical familiar Mabon. He obtained this pagan name because IContinue reading “Harvest Home”
Kindra Ravenmoon 