It’s been too long since I last posted on my blog. I spent much of October sick or helping take care of sick family members. I thought we were all doing okay for Samhain, and I enjoyed a lovely celebration with my grove, but then the crud crept back up on us and extended aContinue reading “Rethinking Holiday Gifts (AKA – The Gift I Want More Than Anything This Year)”
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Book Review: The Return of the Light
While browsing my favorite local bookshop during “Shop Local Saturday,” I came across this little gem tucked among the various winter holiday selections. I was so delighted by the inclusion, I simply had to bring home The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice by Carolyn McVickar Edwards.Continue reading “Book Review: The Return of the Light”
Pagan Parenting: The Christmas Conundrum
We’re thinking about starting to decorate our home for the Winter Solstice today. My daughter is very excited but there’s a little confusion, too. Excuse me while I just share some of my thoughts. Perhaps you’ve thought similar things, or perhaps you have ideas that could inspire me. She is now old enough toContinue reading “Pagan Parenting: The Christmas Conundrum”
The Ninth Day of Yule 2013
The Ninth Day of Yule was dedicated to the evergreen trees. We remember the trees outdoors, home to other beings and shelter from the cold. They are a source of food for many such as the white tailed deer. Many people still use the white pine for tea as well which is a great sourceContinue reading “The Ninth Day of Yule 2013”
The 6th, 7th, and 8th Days of Yule 2013
I hope everyone has been enjoying their Yuletide season! We just returned from a lovely visit with family. It is always difficult for me to keep up with rituals when I return home, but I did my best to be mindful of the days. The Sixth Day of Yule This day was dedicated to theContinue reading “The 6th, 7th, and 8th Days of Yule 2013”
My Family Gets Me
Twelve Days of Yule – Day Four
Today is the fourth day of Three Crane Grove’s “Yule Along,” and I’m still following! Today is a day to honor the Nature Spirits. Here in Northern NY, it’s certainly a good day to do that. We’re experiencing a big ice storm. The ice casing everything outside is literally 1/2 to 3/4 of an inchContinue reading “Twelve Days of Yule – Day Four”
The Twelve Days of Yule – Day Two and Three!
A blessed Winter Solstice to my readers! The sun is reborn and we rejoice in the lengthening days! Yesterday was a hard day for us because of Potion’s passing. But we persevered and, after a long day of work, delved into preparations for today. There were gifts to finish, floors to clean, and evergreens toContinue reading “The Twelve Days of Yule – Day Two and Three!”
Yule Along 2013 – Day 1
If you read my post from yesterday about getting ready for the Winter Solstice, you’ll remember that I’m (virtually) joining with the Three Cranes Grove to take part in their annual Yule Along. Today is the day to begin and welcome the winter wanderer. Since a day to celebrate winter and snow comes later, IContinue reading “Yule Along 2013 – Day 1”
Getting Ready for Winter Solstice
I’ve decided to try and reinvigorate my spiritual practice by joining the Three Cranes Grove and their “Yule Along”. They came up with a Norse-inspired schedule but have invited others to experiment with their own hearth cultures. So as I prepare for my normal Winter Solstice celebration, I’m also preparing for several days worth ofContinue reading “Getting Ready for Winter Solstice”
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