Pagan Holidays in January In the month of January, several pagan holidays are celebrated. These holidays have their roots in ancient pagan traditions and are still observed by modern pagans today. Some of the notable pagan holidays in January include Yule, Imbolc, and Saturnalia. Yule is an ancient pagan festival that celebrates the winter solstice, which usually falls around December 21st or 22nd. However, it is often observed a few days before or after this date. During Yule, pagans honor the rebirth of the sun and the gradual return of light after the dark winter months.
During Yule, pagans honor the rebirth of the sun and the gradual return of light after the dark winter months. It is a time for feasting, gift-giving, and spending time with loved ones. Yule logs, wreaths, and candles are commonly used to symbolize the warmth and light of the returning sun.
2020 Pagan and Wiccan Calendar
Patti Wigington is a pagan author, educator, and licensed clergy. She is the author of Daily Spellbook for the Good Witch, Wicca Practical Magic and The Daily Spell Journal.
Updated on January 02, 2020It's no secret that Pagans love to celebrate, and as the Wheel of the Year turns, a number of milestones are reached. Each is a time for gathering together with friends and family, working on our spiritual development, and feasting and merrymaking! The following is a list of dates for 2020, as well as resources for celebration in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. This year is an exciting one, with four lunar eclipses, three supermoons, two solar eclipses, and several meteor showers!
Please note that the full moon dates and times displayed here are based upon the Farmer's Almanac schedules, which is listed in Eastern Standard Time. You may need to adjust the time for these depending on where you live.
Imbolc, also known as Candlemas, is another pagan holiday celebrated in late January or early February. It marks the midpoint between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Imbolc is associated with the goddess Brigid, who represents fire and the returning light. It is a time for purification, healing, and new beginnings. Pagans often light candles or bonfires and create floral arrangements to honor the growing light and the coming of spring. Saturnalia was an ancient Roman festival celebrated from December 17th to December 23rd. It honored Saturn, the god of agriculture and the harvest. During Saturnalia, social norms were overturned, and people indulged in feasting, gambling, and gift-giving. It was a time of great merriment and revelry, with people exchanging small clay dolls known as sigillaria as gifts. Saturnalia later influenced the Christian celebration of Christmas. While these pagan holidays may have different origins and traditions, they all share a common theme of honoring light, rebirth, and the changing of seasons. For pagans, these holidays provide an opportunity to reconnect with nature, celebrate the cycles of life, and express gratitude for the gifts of the Earth. They serve as a reminder of the ancient traditions that have shaped our modern world and continue to provide meaning and inspiration today..
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