The Roman festival of Bacchus, usually referred to as the Bacchanalia, was a series of feast days held in honor of Bacchus. This Roman god of wine, ecstasy, freedom, fruitfulness, and vegetation was always up for a party.
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.
The Roman festival of Bacchus, usually referred to as the Bacchanalia, was a series of feast days held in honor of Bacchus. This Roman god of wine, ecstasy, freedom, fruitfulness, and vegetation was always up for a party.
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.
Haustblót is the Norse fall equinox feast. Also referred to as Winter Finding, this feast celebrates the beginning of autumn.
Typically Haustblot occurs around the Autumn equinox or the first full moon following. However, the holiday is somewhat fluid based on the location and harvesting calendar.
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