Celebrate Pagan Holidays

Many contemporary pagan traditions, such as Wicca and Druidry, divide the year into eight equal pie pieces known as the Wheel of the Year. The Wheel follows the agricultural cycle which is acknowledged both directly and as a metaphor for the process of self-improvement and spiritual growth.

But in this time of ecological and environmental crises, practitioners of earth-based spirituality can move towards deeper interconnection and bring the Wheel of the Year with them.

The Norse pagan religion has some of the most captivating stories out there. Nordic gods are mortal and they have a wide range of emotions and real-life adventures. One of their most appealing qualities is they can be screw-ups!

I have been a parent for 38 years, an auntie, a homeschool mom, and public school teacher. Books are a part of my life. Learning about the Norse gods not only gives us a glimpse of their world but teaches us many life lessons.

New clothes, backpack, and notebooks. Some things are the same for all children at the end of the summer.

Your pagan child may feel anxious about starting a new school year with a new teacher and more advanced coursework.

Pagan children sometimes face challenges brought on by their lifestyle and/or religious life. They may face discrimination from other students or sadly even the teacher.

Easter is a Christian holiday that has pagan roots. Pagans have long celebrated the spring equinox which occurs in March.

Spring celebrations were centered around fertility, rebirth, and resurrection. Animals were being born, flowers were emerging, and the world was coming back to life.

A unique and eye-catching tree, the willow has hanging branches that are graceful and fluid. The Celtic month Willow celebrates the powers of harmony and resilience that this mystical plant embodies.

In Gaelic, the month of Willow is referred to as Saille, (pronounced Sahl-yeh) and it is the fifth month in the Ogham tree calendar. The willow is often associated with the Triple Goddess and Brigid as well as moon goddesses Morrigan and Danu.

A majestic tree, the powerful alder can be found across the Northern Hemisphere in cooler climates. The Celtic month Alder celebrates rebirth, resurrection, and sunrise as it heralds spring with new leaves. The alder symbolizes rebirth possibly because alder buds grow in a spiral pattern.