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The Pagans Next Door By Wendy on June 16, 2010 Some people may not even know that we exist. Others are aware of our existence but may have misconceptions about us. In this article we would like to tell you a little bit about ourselves. |
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John Barleycorn Must Die! By Wendy on October 3, 2010
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Mabon, aka Alban Elfed By LaVonne on September 21, 2010 Many earth based religions, like Wicca, Druids, and others celebrate the autumnal equinox. It is a time of year when we give thanks for the bounty of the earth. It is when the Goddess slowly descends into the underworld, hence the legends of Demeter and Persephone. |
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Samhain By LaVonne on October 26, 2010 Samhain, (pronounced SOW-in, SAH-vin, or SAM-hayne) means "End of Summer", and is the third and final Harvest. The dark winter half of the year commences on this Sabbat. |
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Wheel of the Year By LaVonne on November 12, 2010 I thought you might find it interesting on how our ancestors used the seasons to manage their lives and to celebrate the Wheel of the Year. You will find that I have given you the basics of each “spoke†of the wheel and how it was celebrated. The seasons also helped our ancestors know when to plant and when to harvest so that they would have food and game to keep them through the hardships of winter. |
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YULE By LaVonne on December 16, 2010 Winter was a scary time for our Northern European Pagan ancestors. Imagine for a moment what it would be like: |
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Imbolc By LaVonne on February 2, 2011 Half way through Winter so get ready for Spring |
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Spring is in Bloom By LaVonne on March 18, 2011 The first official day of Spring is just around the corner. With that in mind I thought I would write a bit about the Vernal Equinox. |
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BELTAIN By LaVonne on April 30, 2011 Beltane marks the 6th turn of the Wheel of the Year and is a Major Sabbat. It is generally observed on May 1st, festivities typically begin the evening before, on the last night of April. It's a time to welcome the abundance of the fertile earth, and a day that has a long (and sometimes scandalous) history. It's the time when the earth mother opens up to the fertility god, and their union brings about healthy livestock, strong crops, and new life all around. |
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Summer Solstice By LaVonne on June 20, 2011 We have reached the mid-summer of the seasonal wheel and here is some reasons for celebrating the occasion. |
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Lughnasadh By LaVonne on August 4, 2011 This is about Lammas, aka Lughnasadh. It is the beginning of fall and I think you will enjoy this article. |
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Autumn Equinox By LaVonne on September 19, 2011 Here is a bit of history about the Autumnal Equinox around the world and recipes for you to try at your Harvest Table. |
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SAMHAIN, HALLOWEEN, and DAY OF THE DEAD By LaVonne on October 27, 2011 Last year I presented an article surrounding the celebration of Samhain (pronounced sow-een). I thought this year I would bring together celebrations of other societies that occur at this same time of year and we could see how they are very similar. |