In the Religio Romana the first day of the New Moon is called the Kalends. The Kalends of February holds a special significance as this is the month of purification. A ritual purification of the front door of a house is therefore held on 1 February. The door ought to be washed down with water in which verbena or mints have been distilled. Then the door is wiped down using a measuring motion. You hold two ends of a cloth in either hand with the hands held side by side. Then the right hand … [Read more...]