Paganism
Column: Day of the Dead – a Harvest Festival
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Jaime Gironés explores the Day of the Dead as a harvest festival, noting the many diverse ways the holiday is celebrated, including as a companion to Jaime’s Samhain celebrations.
ancestors
Column: Traveling with the Ancestors
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It’s traveling season, as Clio Ajana’s father would say – join her for a contemplation of how to travel with our dearly departed.
autumn equinox
Column: Autumn Whispers
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Sheri Barker basks in the work – in the garden and in the soul – of the harvest season.
News
Harvest blessings
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TWH — This week, many modern Pagans, Heathens and polytheists are observing the summer festival of Lughnasadh, also called Lammas, Lughnassa, and Harvest Home. Typically celebrated on Aug. 1, Lughnasadh is one of the yearly fire festivals and marks the first of three harvest celebrations. It traditionally honors Lugh, the Celtic god of light and many talents, and his foster-mother, Tailtiu. In addition, it’s the time of the Ásatrú festival of first fruits called Freyfaxi.
Living
Column: Look at Everything That’s Come and Gone
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Pagan Perspectives
A few years ago, I attended a bonfire celebration in South Florida for Midsummer, complete with drinks and drumming. It took place close to the beach, so there was a constant breeze, and it was held later in the evening, so the thunderstorms had passed over and the mosquitoes were full and satiated. The air was thick and accented by night-blooming flowers. But it was also bearable. The night takes no toll like the day. That year, a few friends interested in Paganism asked to join. They let the drums lead their bodies and thoughts.