Æfterra Ġēola & Oimelc
The recent full moon marked the middle of the Anglo-Saxon month of Æfterra Ġēola, literally “after Yule.” It is the first month of the new…
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Twelfth Night Wassail
Wassail is an English tradition that dates to at least the Middle Ages. The custom celebrates the apple harvest and helps ensure a good crop…
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Ærra Ġēola
Today’s new moon marks the beginning of the Anglo-Saxon month of Ærra Ġēola, a term derived from Old English that translates to “Before Yule.” As I…
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The Legend of the Yule Cat
The Legend of the Yule Cat: Jólakötturinn, also known as the Yule Cat, is a magical creature from Icelandic folklore with an enduring presence in…
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Krampusnacht
The roots of Krampus can be traced back to pre-Christian traditions in Alpine Europe. It is linked to pagan winter solstice celebrations and rituals that…
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The Mute Supper
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Harvest Home
The preceding cross-quarter day marked the beginning of harvest. The time around the autumn equinox marks the traditional end of harvest – Harvest Home. Of…
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The Feast of First Fruits
Commonly referred to by either the Irish Lughnasadh or Christian Lammas, the beginning of August, roughly halfway between the summer solstice and fall equinox, marks…
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Midsummer
Midsummer (the ‘Summer Solstice’) is a spirit night marked by bonfires and celebrations. It is a night when the faeries are abroad and Robin Goodfellow…
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Feast of Flowers
Beltane, Lady Day, or May Day, May 1st, was one of the great historic fire festivals celebrated across the Gaelic speaking portions of the British…