Pagan holidays, also known as Neopagan holidays, are celebrations observed by modern pagan and Wiccan communities. These holidays are often based on ancient traditions and religious practices that were followed by pre-Christian cultures around the world. There are several different pagan holidays that are celebrated throughout the year, with each holiday having its own significance and rituals. One of the most well-known pagan holidays is Samhain, which is celebrated on October 31st. Samhain marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the dark half of the year. It is believed to be a time when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest, and many pagans use this holiday as an opportunity to honor and remember their ancestors.
Although the most commonly used Full Moon names are English interpretations of Native American names, some are also Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, medieval English, and Neo-Pagan.
Today, we use many of these ancient month names as Full Moon names, and many of them come from the Colonial Americans adopting Native American names into their calendars. We can show how the First Quarter Moon spends much less time over the horizon in the Northern Hemisphere than the Third Quarter Moon by looking at our moonrise and moonset data for New York City in September and October 2023 in the table below.
It is believed to be a time when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest, and many pagans use this holiday as an opportunity to honor and remember their ancestors. Another important pagan holiday is Yule, which is celebrated on the winter solstice. Yule marks the longest night of the year and the return of the sun.
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I mainly switched from using large candle to tea lights in my practice.
Today, I looked at my small altar place for Aphrodite on my desk and She told me, "I want pink tea lights."
And I found some almost immediately in an online shop.
Well, there you go. Give the deities what they want. If you can. 😀
By the way, I do have another altar space for Her, full of jewelry, flowers, perfume and other nice things. She likes it that way. 😊
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chattanooga zoo, 2022
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Last Christmas I missed dinner because I was self-isolating from a high-risk exposure. I enjoyed it so much, this year I chose to stay home. The expectations around the holidays shouldn’t include forcing people to put themselves in environments that cause harm. Choosing me this year has been so empowering.
Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah to this new little community. I hope you choose you in 2023 ✨
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This is extra funny to me because I've been having a variety of conversations with a few folks around holiday greetings and such. So today a friend, who isn't even in these conversations, by sheer coincidence (maybe?) sent this to me.
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aroacepagans: Pagan holidays are fun cus no one can figure out if they should preface their holiday greetings with "happy", "merry", or "blessed".
Greed-the-dorkalicious: BITCHIN' YULE EVERYBODY!
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It took the better part of a year, but this Christmas gift is finished just in time. # knitting
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The last few weeks have been kind of nutty/chaotic and I haven't been online a ton.
The week prior to Thanksgiving I had a bad head cold while my husband was in Sedona, AZ. He tested positive for covid after his return, which means he was sequestered in our main bedroom for about a week and I was sleeping in the office/guest bedroom. I managed to avoid catching it.
However, we had rented an airbnb in Washington with friends for Thanksgiving that we had to cancel. Fortunately, they let us reschedule for over Christmas.
2nd However, my husband's grandmother passed away last week, so he flew to NYC this past weekend for the funeral. He's supposed to fly back tomorrow, and then we drive up to WA for or rescheduled airbnb stay with our friends.
3rd However, we have a winter storm warming. A big ice storm is supposed to be hitting tomorrow afternoon about the time his flight is scheduled to arrive. We're hoping his flight will still be okay, but even if it is, it's unclear how things will be for driving north. We were told we wouldn't be able to cancel or refund this time, so if we can't go we might just have to forfeit the money.
I'm not flipping out or super stressed. It is what it is. But it has made things chaotic.
There is also an astronomical reason why the Full Moon closest to the autumnal equinox is called the Harvest Moon.
It is a time of rebirth and renewal, and many pagans celebrate by lighting candles, decorating trees, and exchanging gifts. Other pagan holidays include Imbolc, which is celebrated on February 2nd and marks the beginning of spring; Beltane, which is celebrated on May 1st and marks the beginning of summer; and Lammas, which is celebrated on August 1st and marks the beginning of the harvest season. Pagan holidays are often celebrated with rituals, ceremonies, and gatherings that bring together members of the pagan community. These celebrations may involve the lighting of fires, the offering of food and drink, the performance of music and dance, and the recitation of prayers and poetry. In addition to the traditional pagan holidays, many modern pagans also celebrate and observe the cycles of the moon, as well as the equinoxes and solstices. These lunar and solar events are seen as important markers of time and are often celebrated with special rituals and gatherings. Overall, pagan holidays are an important part of modern pagan and Wiccan practices. They provide a way for individuals to connect with nature, honor their ancestors, and celebrate the cycles of the seasons. Each holiday has its own unique traditions and significance, allowing pagans to celebrate and explore their spirituality in a meaningful way..
Reviews for "Exploring Different Pagan Holiday Traditions Around the World"
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