In this week’s Pagan Community Notes: Yule Lads, Juno, the Oak Moon, upcoming events, and—just like on cable television—Nostradamus makes an appearance.
Europe
Pagan Community Notes: Week of November 27, 2024
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In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, we explore a range of stories, including parks and places being renamed to their original Indigenous names, California removing Indigenous slurs from place names, Circle Sanctuary participating in Wreaths Across America, Animist Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen delivers a TED Talk, Nexion releases new music, and more news.
Paganism
Witch marks at Gainsborough
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Centuries-old witch marks, carved symbols for protection against evil, have been discovered at Gainsborough Old Hall. These apotropaic marks, steeped in folklore and mystery, reveal a fascinating glimpse into medieval and Tudor beliefs.
Australia
Pagan Community Notes: Week of November 21, 2024
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In this Week’s Pagan Community Notes, Rev. Selena Fox’s image used in anti-trans attack, the Advent Sun Wheel Wreath Ceremony celebrates 20 years, Horns Magazine celebrates 8 years, Under Pagan Sky now streaming, and more news.
Africa
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024
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TWH commemorates Trans Day of Remembrance, 2024, acknowledging the disproportionate violence against the trans community.
Indigenous Land
Brazil’s Temporal Framework Battle is exposing Religious as well as Indigenous Discrimination
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Brazil’s battle over the land rights of Indigenous communities also exposes how Christian evangelical movements are undermining religious freedom and eroding Indigenous culture