The ancient pagan festival cycle for 2023 is a yearly cycle of festivals and celebrations that were traditionally observed by pagan communities. **These festivals are deeply rooted in ancient customs and beliefs and are often tied to the changing seasons and the cycles of nature.** The festival cycle begins with Imbolc, also known as Candlemas, which is celebrated on February 1st or 2nd. This festival marks the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox and is associated with the return of light and the beginning of spring. It is a time to honor the goddess Brigid and to celebrate the awakening of the earth. Next is Ostara, celebrated on the spring equinox, around March 21st.

Petit Fours

The perfect bite-sized treat, these Petit Fours are lovely at parties, weddings, tea time, and more! A soft cake with raspberry jam and buttercream layered in-between and topped with a white chocolate coating, these petit fours are so delightful!

These petit fours are a versatile dessert as they are welcome at everything from baby showers to birthday parties. They are delightful served alongside afternoon tea sandwiches. They have a reputation for being a fussy dessert as they’re so small and delicate, but the cakes are actually quite simple! There’s nothing overly technical here, and my step by step photos and tips make it super easy to create them yourself. Be prepared to impress your guests after whipping up a batch of these lovely petit fours.

For more sweet French treats that you can serve alongside these petit fours, you should try my Madeleines Recipe and Macaron Recipe.

Next is Ostara, celebrated on the spring equinox, around March 21st. **This festival commemorates the arrival of spring and the return of fertility to the land.** It is a time of balance, as day and night are equal, and it is associated with new beginnings and growth.

WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE

Butter – I use unsalted butter, so if you use salted butter, make sure to reduce the amount of added salt in the recipe. Also, make sure your butter is at room temperature to avoid any lumps in the batter and over-mixing it. To tell if your butter is at room temperature, you can press your finger into the butter, and it should leave an impression.

Cream cheese – be sure to have your cream cheese at room temperature as well. The cream cheese helps keep the cake moist and soft while giving the cake a bit of tang. The cream cheese also helps give the cake a bit of heft to them as they’re quite small. Make sure you are buying full-fat bricks of cream cheese and not spreadable cream cheese from a tub; spreadable cream cheese will not give you the same results.

Vanilla – try to use real vanilla extract for the best flavor and avoid artificial vanilla.

Light corn syrup – light corn syrup is colorless, sweet, and has a hint of vanilla flavor, and it gives the white chocolate coating a pretty gloss. Double-check you are not using dark corn syrup, which has a toasty molasses flavor to it. You can substitute it for glucose syrup or omit it if desired.

People often celebrate by decorating eggs and participating in rituals that honor the goddess Eostre. Following Ostara is Beltane, celebrated on May 1st. **This festival heralds the beginning of summer and is associated with fertility and abundance.** It is a time when the earth is teeming with life, and people celebrate by dancing around maypoles, lighting bonfires, and enjoying feasts. It is believed to be a time when the veil between the human and spiritual worlds is thin, and people may engage in rituals to connect with the divine. Litha, also known as Midsummer, is celebrated on the summer solstice, around June 21st. **This festival marks the height of summer and the longest day of the year.** It is a time to celebrate the abundance of the earth and to honor the sun. People often gather for bonfires, music, and dancing to pay homage to the power of the sun. The next festival is Lammas, celebrated on August 1st. **This festival marks the first harvest of the year and is associated with abundance, gratitude, and sacrifice.** It is a time to give thanks for the crops and to acknowledge the cycle of life and death. People may gather to share a meal made from the first fruits of the harvest and to participate in rituals that honor the god Lugh. Following Lammas is Mabon, celebrated on the autumn equinox, around September 21st. **This festival marks the second harvest and is associated with balance and gratitude.** It is a time to give thanks for the abundance of the earth and to recognize the approaching darkness of winter. People may celebrate by creating and displaying cornucopias, making apple cider, and participating in rituals that honor the god Manannán mac Lir. The final festival in the cycle is Samhain, celebrated on October 31st. **This festival marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter.** It is a time to honor the ancestors and to acknowledge the thinning of the veil between the living and the dead. People may engage in divination rituals, create altars for their ancestors, and participate in bonfires and feasts to commemorate the end of the year. Each festival in the ancient pagan festival cycle holds its own significance and brings communities together to honor nature, celebrate life, and connect with the divine. **These festivals serve as a way to mark the changing seasons and to recognize the interconnectedness of all living beings with the natural world.**.

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