O Samhain, the end of the year;There's spirals on the pumpkin leaves.O Samhain, the start of a year;Bonfire orange dresses the Rowan trees.We reach out a hand, to those from before,We set our table, for family gone.They take our hands, in circles we form,For this eve above most, the spirits we beckon.Our forefathers, foremothers, sisters … Continue reading Samhain Blessings!
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Festivals of the Dead: Celebrating Life and Remembering Ancestors
Festivals of the Dead are celebrated by many cultures around the world and offer a poignant, beautiful, and sometimes somewhat disturbing way to honor and remember deceased family and community members. These observances typically occur after the harvest season, falling in the months of August, September, October, or November. The festivals serve as a bridge … Continue reading Festivals of the Dead: Celebrating Life and Remembering Ancestors
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