In modern times, we live in a society devoid of traditional myth making in relating to the natural world. In a way, the glamour, fame, and acclaim our modern stars receive seems like a modern secular replacement for these. Read more
In modern times, we live in a society devoid of traditional myth making in relating to the natural world. In a way, the glamour, fame, and acclaim our modern stars receive seems like a modern secular replacement for these. Read more
Human beings have created a world of artificial divisions and dichotomies, but this is merely one perception of the world, and a somewhat faulty one for all that. Read more
There has never been a convert to a new religion who didn't carry something with them, I figure. Whether that something is traditional food for an old holiday, adapted to a new, or a set of customs, or some particular decorating habits, or whatever else, we cannot be where we are without giving due honor to where we have been. So the traditions carry on, and mutate, and become new things, continuations of the old ones. Read more
Every December 21, a NY church holds a "Longest Night" service. Nicholas Laccetti reflects on this year's in the light of the Winter Solstice and Christmas. Read more
My relationship to my locale is literally physical. I live here. I work here. I express the physicality of my love of the land in my traditional witchcraft. Read more
Let's take a look back at the top ten posts of 2016 as we await what 2017 has in store for us. Read more
In preparing for a class, I made a last-minute decision to include a short generic blot at the end. Read more
Celebrants throughout the ages have observed numerous lesser-known New Year's customs and superstitions. Read more
You do not need to be stressed about the holidays. No, really, you don’t, but just saying that isn’t going to stop it. Read more