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Post by lissangel on Oct 27, 2006 8:36:07 GMT -5
:DGood Morning and blessings to all of you!!  I was wondering what everyone has planned for Samhain. I'm kinda new to the craft..altho it seems to have always been a part of me without me realizing it. But this will be my first year to celebrate Samhain and the New Year. So...what kinds of things do ya'll have planned? BB, Melissa |
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Post by Daydreamer on Oct 29, 2006 17:37:13 GMT -5
My husband and I threw a party last Friday (just a little early). One thing that I like about this time of year is remembering loved ones who have passed. Setting up a little alter to them complete with a few goodies is a nice addition to the home for the holiday.
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Post by *Gypsy* on Nov 1, 2006 13:28:06 GMT -5
Merry Meet lissangel, here are some great ideals on doing some different Alters: Creating a Solitary Altar This is to get you some ideals on setting up an Altar, she has some very nice photos which I can not post on here, so take a look. I am always getting ideals from her photos, I like to change the look of my Alters. Dragon Spell's Magick Rituals - Book of Shadows www.magickrituals.com/bosaltar.html (copy n paste Tell us about you Altar? |
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Post by *Gypsy* on Jan 30, 2007 1:06:01 GMT -5
For the new members of the craft a little info on What Samhain is?
Samhain (pronounced: sow-en) is a pagan holiday that is celebrated on October 31. It marks the end of Summer and the beginning of Winter.
In the past, Samhain was a festival for the time between the old year and the new year. It was a time for having bonfires and playing tricks. It was also thought a time when people could make contact with departed loved ones and foretell the future.
Today some people have special ceremonies on this day. Some people have parties and other people have special dinners.
One interesting dinner dish is called Colcannon. This dish is made of potatoes and cabbage. Items are put in the dish that are thought to tell the future. Traditionally these items are a thimble (for a spinster), a button (for a bachelor), a ring (for a marriage), and a coin (for prosperity).
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Post by ladyjay on Jan 1, 2008 23:06:15 GMT -5
Abit late for me to post anything on Samhain but great link. Thank you.
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