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May Day or Beltane, while it may be translated to other cultures or traditions is based on Celtic history and traditions. In Celtic tradition, the two greatest festivals of the solar year are Samhain and Beltane, celebrations of death and rebirth, respectively. Love is in the air at Beltane. In … Continue Reading “Beltane History & Lore”
Happy Imbolc, Groundhog’s Day, Brigid’s Day, or whatever you celebrate. I call this holiday Candlemas, which is a call back to my Christian/Catholic roots, I suppose. However, I don’t feel comfortable with Irish/Celtic holiday designations, since I am Hellenic.
Candlemas itself is an “adaptation” of a pagan … Continue Reading “Happy Candlemas!”
The New Moon is tomorrow, Sunday 25 Sep 22, and while the day of celebration for Mabon was officially the 22 of September, I am going to take advantage of the energy of the season (and my day off of work) and celebrate the equinox as well. The focus of … Continue Reading “Merry Mabon”
Youth and joy abound. We have spent, not just the last six months but, the last two years under cover, behind closed doors as we waited out the pandemic of COVID-19.
I (as a healthcare professional especially) am glad to finally be mask free. Also, the workload … Continue Reading “Let’s Go a-Maying”
The days are starting to get warmer, hovering above freezing at their lowest, and hinting at warm spring days are their highest, even here in northern Oregon. The first flowers of spring are slowly showing their faces and the grass is slowly regaining its rich green presence.
There were three men came out of the West,
Their fortunes for to try,
And these three men made a solemn vow,
John Barleycorn must die…
Despite the bad publicity generated by Thomas Tryon’s novel, Harvest Home is the pleasantest of holidays. Admittedly, … Continue Reading “Harvest Home”
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