The month of Reed symbolizes wisdom, adaptability, and communication with the ancestors. Reeds are flexible and that is beneficial as this month often brings changes. Reed reminds us that winter is near and we must prepare.
Makahiki: Hawaiian New Year
Is Halloween A Pagan Holiday?
Halloween is a day we celebrate candy, dress up in costumes, and play tricks on our neighbors. Is Halloween just a holiday to celebrate fun, frolicking, and making Hershey incredibly wealthy?
Halloween actually has a deep dark past and a rich history that was celebrated by Celtic cultures in Great Britain and Northern Europe. It is yet another holiday appropriated from pagans in order to convert them.
Celtic Month of Vine: September 2 - September 29
Chuseok: Korean Harvest Festival
Chuseok, also known as Hangawi, falls in mid-September. This is a time to celebrate the harvest and honor the ancestors. Many people travel to their birthplace or ancestorial homes to connect with family.
Chuseok is often compared to the American Thanksgiving but they are quite different in origin and customs.
Celebrating Samhain With Children
Samhain was a principal holiday for the ancient Celtic people and it remains an important celebration for pagans in modern times. Samhain marks the end of the agricultural season and the beginning of a New Year.
During Samhain, we honor our ancestors, thank the livestock for all they have given us, and enjoy the fall harvest. It is a wonderful holiday to bring families closer together.
Samhain: Connecting With The Spirit World
Samhain is often the most awaited holiday for witches and pagans. A sacred time for divination and the gathering of communities. During Samhain, we can communicate with the dead.
It falls at the end of October and early November, halfway between the autumn equinox and winter solstice. This traditional Celtic New Year was a time to celebrate beginnings and say a fond farewell.
Celtic Month of Ivy: Sept 30 - Oct 27
Ivy is a vine that winds its way up trees, stone walls, and buildings. It is a strong plant that continues to live even after its host has died.
Ivy, also known as Gort, is the eleventh month in the Celtic Tree Calendar. It is represented by the Ogham letter G ᚌ [ɡ]
Ivy is the female counterpart to the male holly plant. Its leaves point upwards and represent moving forward with our lives.
Haustblot: Norse Fall Feast
Radogost: Rodnovery Fall Equinox
Roman Festival Of Bacchus
Hecate's Night: November 16
Feast of Sekhmet: Egyptian Goddess of War and Healing
Sekhmet is the Egyptian Goddess of war, plague, chaos, and ironically also healing. Sekhmet has a complicated family history.
She was created by Ra and is believed to be the daughter of Geb (earth) and Nuit (sky). She is the sister of Osiris, Horus, Set, Isis, and Nephthys. So we can say she comes from a royal family!
Days of Wolves & Dajbog
Dajbog, also known as Daybog or Dazhbog, is one of the more important deities in the Rodnovery pantheon. It’s a deity connected to Wolves and they have their place in the celebration.
Animals, as a crucial part of nature, also have a significant place in Rodnovery. Their impact on all aspects of our lives throughout the ages can’t go without notice, and in Rodnovery they receive special praise!
