Death and the traditions of the Day of the Dead in Italy

David Marrè shares his experience with Italian traditions during he days of the dead: “In our peninsula, the celebration of the days dedicated to the dead has given rise to many different customs. Modern Paganism is one of the ways of their integration and rediscovery in contemporary times.”

La morte e le tradizioni del Giorno dei Morti in Italia

David Marrè racconta la sua esperienza con le tradizioni italiane durante i giorni dei morti:: Molte usanze diverse hanno avuto luogo nella nostra penisola per la celebrazione dei giorni dedicati ai defunti. Il moderno paganesimo è uno dei modi per integrarle e riscoprirle nella contemporaneità.

Pagan Community Notes: Week of October 24, 2024

In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, Correllian TV , artists and Mother Grove Goddess Temple team up for a telethon in support of hurricane recovery, Antonio Pagliarulo publishes Strega Nona piece in Boston Globe, Circle Sanctuary has upcoming 50th anniversary, Google’s Moon game and more news and events.

Dispatch from Eleusis: A Witch Hunt

While offering a tarot reading at Eleusis, our correspondent Elyse Welles was confronted by officials, reinforcing the ongoing tension between ancient traditions, modern authority, and Christian beliefs.