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Category Archives: Christmas
The Magi’s Blessing: Chalking the Door
I came across a wonderful tradition which I will have to research further to learn a little more about it’s origins. According to Pagan Christmas, “Even today, priests go from house to house in the Black Forest on January 6, … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Epiphany, Magic
Tagged Balthazar, Caspar, chalk the door, chalking the door, Epiphany, Magi, Melchior
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In Praise of the Invincible Light
“The light shines in the darkness, And the darkness did not overcome it.” (John 1:5, NRSV) While writing a sermon on the first chapter of John, I came across this interesting observation from Karoline Lewis in her Fortress Preaching Commentary … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Christmas, Uncategorized, Yule
Tagged Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Light, Yule
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Coping During the Holidays
“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.”—Chinese Proverb As we approach the Winter Solstice, the days continue to get darker and darker. Likewise, the world around us feels like a darker place as well. The … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Meditation, Yule
Tagged blue christmas, Christmas, light a candle, Yule
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December Full Cold Moon
According to the Farmer’s Almanac, December 3rd’s Full Moon will appear brighter and larger than any Moon this year. It is 2017’s one and only “Supermoon.” This means that the rising of the Full Moon happens at its closest distance to Earth, causing … Continue reading
Holiday Survival Kit
HOLIDAY SURVIVAL KIT Simple but effective uses of herbs/essential oils to beat the winter blues. DEPRESSION/ANXIETY Frankincense—Johns Hopkins University did a study in 2016 that proved burning frankincense helps to alleviate anxiety and depression. The essential oil can also be … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Herbology, Incense, Magic, Yule
Tagged depression, essential oil, Frankincense, healing, Herbs, holiday blues, Hyssop, lavender, peace, peppermint, protection, stress
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Ritual: Claiming Our Power During the Darkest Days of the Year
Ritual from November’s Welcoming Circle: Claiming Our Power During the Darkest Days of the Year PROTECTION OIL (David Taliesin) 7-9 drops of Hyssop Essential Oil 1/4 cup olive oil As the days grow shorter, may the light within shine brighter … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Christmas, Magic, Yule
Tagged Christmas, empowerment, holiday, Magic, ritual, Thanksgiving, Yarrow, Yule
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Time Keeps On Ticking
People mark time in different ways. Some of us carry a physical calendar with us to keep track of events and appointments. Others use a virtual one on our cell phones. Some have four seasons and all the delightful changes … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Beltane, Christmas, Easter, Epiphany, Imbolc, Lent, Liturgical Calendar, Lughnasadh, Mabon, Midsummer, Ostara, Samhain, Wheel of the Year, Yule
Tagged Spirituality, Wicca
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