An accessible yet in-depth guide to this increasingly popular pre-Christian religious tradition of Northern Europe Heathenry, is one of the fastest growing polytheistic religious movements in the United States today. This book explores the cosmology, values, ethics, and rituals practiced by modern heathens. In A Modern Guide to Heathenry readers will have the opportunity to explore the sacred stories of the various heathen gods like Odin, Frigga, Freya, and Thor and will be granted a look into the devotional practices of modern votaries. Blóts, the most common devotional rites, are examined in rich detail with examples given for personal use. Additionally, readers are introduced to the concept of wyrd, or fate, so integral to the heathen worldview. Unlike many books on heathenry, this one is not denomination-specific, nor does it seek to overwhelm the reader with unfamiliar Anglo-Saxon or Norse terminology. For Pagans who wish to learn more about the Norse deities or those who are new to heathenry or who are simply interested in learning about this unique religion, A Modern Guide to Heathenry is the perfect introduction. Those who wish to deepen their own devotional practice will find this book helpful in their own work as well. | Author: Galina Krasskova | Publisher: Weiser Books | Publication Date: December 01, 2019 | Number of Pages: 320 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1578636787 | ISBN-13: 9781578636785
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The approach of May Day always transports me back to grade school where the holiday was celebrated with much fanfare and festivity. Attending an all girls school, we could revel in this day featuring flowers, romance, ribbons and new outfits with unabashed exuberance. The May Queen and her court were chosen from among the students and ceremoniously crowned as groups of girls danced around a May pole weaving intricate patterns from colorful garland. Of course that was more than a few years ago, and the event seems antiquated and quaint by today's standards, but I thought I'd revisit the day this year with a Tea featuring a traditional sweet treat and projects celebrating and the symbols of Spring. May Day Fairy Garden I'm not sure zoning would allow a Maypole in my backyard but this mini fairy sized version is a fun alternative and fairly simple to create. You'll Need: Wide mouthed container Potting soil Rocks for drainage Small plants, moss, or grasses Princess wand ( I got mine at the dollar store) or small painted dowel Floral foam Assorted ribbon Faux flowers and accessories Place rocks in base of container and fill with soil. Place floral foam where Maypole will stand and cover with moss or grass Plant flowers as desired leaving generous "lawn" area for May pole. I kidnapped a little clay cottage from the irish Terrariums from my Emerald Isle post and perched it among the flowers. A plastic princess wand from a dollar or party store makes a great maypole. I chose a white one with pearl and ribbon accents, but a dowel or small stick will do as well. Cut ribbons to desired length and add to top of pole. I had some lace dipped in ModgePodge from a previous project and popped that on top as a makeshift crown. Being indecisive, I then tried a few "faux" flowers instead. Children around a MayPole, Ireland 1909 image from national archives image from Graphics Fairy from 1859 French garden Book May Day traditions date back to the time of the ancient Romans who worshipped the Goddess Flora with a festival of flowers and dancing. Through the centuries the holiday has been reinvented around Europe as a celebration of spring and rebirth. In the opening of Tess of the D'Urbervilles the village girls participate in a May Day parade and dance, wearing white to symbolize purity and holding symbols of new life and fertility. You may want to have a tissue box ready if you watch this somewhat tragic movie but the scenery alone is worth it. From the 2008 BBC version of Tess of the D'Urbervilles Syllabub Syllabub is a recipe dating back to the Tudor age and was thought to be originally made by dairy maids using new fresh Spring cream. There are dozens of variations of this whimsically sounding dessert using different combinations of fruits, flavors and spirits. Some say milk was squirted directly from the cow into a bucket of sweetened wine. Forgoing the use of livestock, I found one of the more simple recipes using storebought cream and white wine from a charming book called Seasonal celebrations by Tessa Evelegh Recipe Combine 3/4 cup white wine, zest and juice of one orange, superfine sugar in bowl and let sit for 2 hours (I popped it in the refrigerator) Whisk 1 1/4 cups fresh cream to soft peaks while slowly adding in wine mixture. If desired, brush berries,flowers or mint leaves with agave or honey thinned with water. Sprinkle with white sugar to frost and let dry. Layer syllabub and garnishes in pretty glasses and serve immediately The original instruction calls for edible frosted flowers, but not being able to locate any, I opted for sugared berries and mint as a substitute. I spooned the dessert into mini parfait glasses from the Dollar Store Find a quiet spot and enjoy May Day Floral Cones Giving small floral gifts to family and neighbors is an old charming May Day custom, whether a small handful of wildflowers or a delightful May basket brimming with spring blooms. These dolled up party hats turn into festive floral May cones. Add any pretty paper, graphics below if desired and ribbon to hang. In France Lily's of the Valley are the traditional flower of May Day so I included one, along with a French greeting on these pretty graphics from the graphics Fairy. These cones make fun party favors as well. Wrap stems with plastic wrap and pop into cone for a temporary home. In some cultures, cones of flowers are stealthily hung anonymously on doors to surprise recipients. Kids especially love the "sneaky" aspect of this tradition. Surprise someone For fun facts, history and authentic Mayday songs visit May Day traditions PennyWise Tips Create a May crown by attaching fresh or faux flowers to a cardboard headband and crown a May Queen (or a few to prevent jealousy) Serve floral infused teas to carry out the Spring theme and garnish store-bought cookies with fresh mint and fruit Does your house need a Spring Spruce-up? Enter our giveaway for a chance to win a beautiful European handcrafted house number from Ramsign. Contest open until April 30. Details Here or visit previous post Visit our Your Invited Page for fun Linky Parties
No one is sure why this mysterious tradition started.
Hardcover ~ Out of Print ~ Note Cover is Plain Red have not had a chance to update the photo In 1930 a correspondent writing to the Western Morning Post newspaper confidently asserted ‘We live in an age when those old twilight beliefs are disappearing’. The beliefs in question were various aspects of popular superstition and the supernatural once widely accepted by people in the West Country. In response to this assertion, a correspondent called Padely Silvanus said he lived on the border of Dartmoor and could introduce the previous writer to a haunted bridge that nobody would cross at night. He could also take him to a dell where faeries were still seen to dance, a place on the moor where an earthbound spirit dwelt and caused terrible accidents, introduce them to a ‘well-known and universally respected’ lady who had seen a pixy and heard the Wish Hounds in full cry, and take them to visit a witch in her cottage, but at the risk of them being ‘overlooked’ (ill-wished or bewitched). Silvanus’ letter encompassed the surviving belief in ghosts, faeries and witches that for centuries has given the West Country its reputation as a place where the paranormal is an everyday event. This second volume of the Witchcraft in the British Isles series examines the Craft sorcery and folklore of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset. Rich in folklore and folk traditions, the West Country has always had an aura of mystery and magic, and this is reflected in its past and the various races and their spiritual beliefs who have occupied it down the centuries. Hardcover ~ Out of Print
Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Traditions: 12 deductive reasoning mysteries based on Christmas season traditions from around the world. There are 12 mysteries and their solutions included in this packet, one each from the countries of Venezuela, United Kingdom, Ukraine, Mexico, Denmark, The Netherlands, France, Germany, Brazil, India, The Philippines, and Australia. If your students enjoy the games "20 Questions" or "I Spy" then they will like trying to figure out the answers to these mysteries. Download the free preview for two of those mysteries and their solutions. If you'd like to try out more deductive reasoning activities about different countries of the world please check out my free What in the World Mysteries sampler. Happy Holidays!
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One of the rising stars of the last several years has been author Edith Maxwell, who also writes as Maddie Day. Her works in traditional mystery have included a number of series characters, including Rose Carroll, a Quaker midwife of the 19th century, whose complete short works appear in this Crippen & Landru collection for the first time. Maxwell has added new stories to this book, which include mysteries from the perspective of other characters near and dear to Rose. Edith Maxwell writes the Agatha Award-winning and Macavity-nominated Quaker Midwife Mysteries and Agatha-nominated short crime fiction. As Maddie Day, Maxwell pens the Country Store Mysteries, the Cozy Capers Book Group Mysteries, and the Cece Barton Mysteries. She's a proud lifetime member of Sisters in Crime and a member of Mystery Writers of America. Maxwell lives north of Boston, where she writes, gardens, cooks, and wastes time on Facebook. Find her (and Maddie) at EdithMaxwell.com, wickedauthors.com, Mystery Lovers' Kitchen, and on social media under both names. For lovers of Call the Midwife, Edith Maxwell's A Questionable Death, is a must read! The book's ten midwife Rose Carroll short stories, featuring history, birth, and murder, will leave you wanting more. Award Winning Author Debra H. Goldstein "I so enjoyed spending time with Edith Maxwell's beloved sleuth, Rose Carroll, in these astute and thought-provoking stories!" Alyssa Maxwell, author of The Gilded Newport Mysteries Edith Maxwell's Rose Carroll is more than a Quaker midwife in late 19th century New England. She's a moral compass, an astute observer, and a staunch advocate for women in a time when women's rights were more trampled than honored-and a fine detective who uses her ability to go where the police can't to work tirelessly for justice. The compact, compelling stories in A Questionable Death and Other Stories will satisfy the mystery lover and the history lover alike. -Leslie Budewitz, three-time Agatha Award-winning author of the Spice Shop Mysteries and the "Stagecoach Mary" Fields short stories | Author: Edith Maxwell | Publisher: Crippen & Landru Publishers | Publication Date: Apr 04, 2023 | Number of Pages: 172 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1936363747 | ISBN-13: 9781936363742
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