Category: Pagan

The traditional foods of Imbolc come to us from the Celts, the French, and the Swedes. Many of them are round in shape, or contain the traditional foods such as honey, milk or eggs. Pancakes or waffles, usually round and made with rich cream, are still a Swedish tradition for Imbolc. The Celts served poultry…

Yule is the time of the Winter Solstice (the solstice begins when the sun enters Capricorn). Also known as Midwinter’s eve, it is a time of the longest night and shortest day. This day is known as a “Minor Sabbat”. It is a Cross Quarter day. This is the sabbat that the virgin Goddess gives…

Yule falls approximately on the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. After Yule the period of daylight begins to wax, until it reaches the longest day on June 21, the Summer Solstice. For folks in Northern climes, the Winter Solstice was a most welcome day to anticipate at the dark…

Samhain (pronounced SOW-in) time is upon us here in the Northern Hemisphere! Traditionally Samhain is one of the higher Sabbats, which traces its roots back to the ancient Celtic Pagan culture. On the Pagan wheel of the year, Samhain is New Year’s, a time to reflect upon that which has passed and prepare for the…

Fall, like Spring, is a time of extreme change for many living in non-Temperate areas. The air becomes drier or in some circumstances Wetter and cooler. These and other changes can foster the dreaded Cold or flu, which would normally be fought off by your body. Emotional stress tends to be stronger in the Fall…