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Samhain
Aug 12, 2005 14:24:27 GMT 1
Post by Goth on Aug 12, 2005 14:24:27 GMT 1
What have you all got planned for this year? We're having a party, as usual, with my own quiet time before the hoards arrive!
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Samhain
Aug 12, 2005 18:39:04 GMT 1
Post by Jen on Aug 12, 2005 18:39:04 GMT 1
My favourite holiday after yule ;D
My local bar allways have a fancy dress party, with face painting and games for the kids and fireworks.It's the one time of the year I get to wear my purple witch costume WITHOUT getting funny looks ;D
LOL!
I have a little ritual before we go and when we get back.
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Samhain
Aug 25, 2005 14:06:09 GMT 1
Post by Goth on Aug 25, 2005 14:06:09 GMT 1
A litttle about Samhain:
In this darkest, coldest, bleakest season, Samhain marked the onset of winter. It was a time of death, when the earth lay bare and livestock were slaughtered for the long winter ahead. The veil between this world and the otherworld was lifted, and the spirits of the dead rejoined the community in the feasting and celebrations. Bonfires were lit on hilltops for purification and symbolized the longed-for regeneration of the life-giving sun.
In some traditions, the festival of Samhain marks the beginning of the new year. Samhain (pronounced 'sow-in' or 'sow-en') means 'summer's end.' In most of the northern hemisphere, by the beginning of November summer has truly ended. The nights grow long and they days get shorter. The roads and pavements are strewn with fallen leaves as the trees strip themselves of the greenery they cannot support through the winter. Throughout winter, they will sleep and stand bare and skeletal against the dark sky.
As it is the new year, it is also traditionally a time to dedicate yourself to the path, take a magickal name, or join a coven. You may also find it a time for banishing the unwanted, as it is the last sabbat of the waning year.
Samhain is also a festival of the dead. Our Celtic ancestors knew that Samhain brought death. Winter brough snow and frost. No animals could graze. They had to feed on hay stored from the summer fields. Only a few animals could be fed through the winter. The rest were slaughtered and their meat salted. With the cold, the elders of the village were vulnerable to illness. The death rate would go up with the onset of November ~ something that is true even today.
The season of Samhain is a natural time to think about death and to remember those who have gone before. It is customary to lay a place setting at the table for family members or friends who have passed on.
Remember though that the focus is not only on death, but on the renewal of life also. Be thankful for all you have, and what is yet to come.
One way to celebrate Samhain (Halloween) is to give a party. We can invite friends and family; or we can party alone, enjoying our own space and company.
Party decorations can include pumpkins, bats, witches, brooms and fairy lights ~ whatever you like!
FOODS ASSOCIATED WITH SAMHAIN:
Pumkin soup/pie
Baked potatoes
Pork
Fruit cake
Apples
Nuts
Some Pagans like to create a seasonal altar, using symbols of the season: Fallen leaves, nuts, pinecones, black and orange candles, fresh fruit, bread, orange flowers or pumpkins. It's also a nice idea to place photographs of departed loved one's on the altar.
One way of communing with departed friends and family, is to write them a letter and burn it in the Samhain fire.
The day after Samhain is a good time to tend to the graves of our ancestors. Flowers can be placed and maybe the bread from your altar can be scattered for the birds.
*Taken from 'Celtic Wisdom' by Vivianne Crowley.
Deities associated with Samhain:
Goddesses: Crone, Hecate
Gods: Horned Hunter, Cernnunos, Anubis
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Samhain
Aug 25, 2005 21:00:38 GMT 1
Post by angelis on Aug 25, 2005 21:00:38 GMT 1
ME LIKE DARKNESS.
*Opens window shades*
Dang it I like the darkness of the night what are you doing trying to not make me into a shroom.
No thank you for the info Goth you must have some good places on where you get your info. If I did not put all my things away and finally sat down and starting putting all the things I packed into boxes back out I would post some info that would be awful helpful to anyone.
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Samhain
Aug 25, 2005 22:02:42 GMT 1
Post by blackenedrose on Aug 25, 2005 22:02:42 GMT 1
This is my first Samhain as a full witch (not just in the 'research' stage) so I will be spending it honouring my dead best friend, Toby. I have found a handy spell to let my feelings be known without stirring up lots of negative energies. But as my EUM buddies will know, I think he may already know my feelings. A lot. This is just a little more formal.
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Samhain
Sept 26, 2005 16:02:07 GMT 1
Post by Jen on Sept 26, 2005 16:02:07 GMT 1
Sounds like a nice idea rose ;D
I don't know why but I seem to remember the dead at ALL of the pagan festivals, it's just something I've always done.
Samhain's nearly here!
WOOHOO!
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Samhain
Sept 27, 2005 0:39:40 GMT 1
Post by circemoon on Sept 27, 2005 0:39:40 GMT 1
I think we will just have lots of sex for Samhain. . .what better way to celebrate!
cm
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Samhain
Sept 27, 2005 4:55:36 GMT 1
Post by missj544 on Sept 27, 2005 4:55:36 GMT 1
LOL Circemoon!!!  I like to celebrate it Sweeping my Dad's grave and tidying up a bit. spending the afternoon there. My Mother and i have lunch, Then quite time, remiscance. We leave a glass of water there too, My Dad was a tap dancer, so im sure he can get quite thirsty! After that join my friends for celebration! |
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Samhain
Sept 27, 2005 9:33:26 GMT 1
Post by Jen on Sept 27, 2005 9:33:26 GMT 1
ROFLMAO!!!!!!
Circe that's the best, but aren't you getting confused with beltain ;D
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Samhain
Sept 28, 2005 3:04:24 GMT 1
Post by henny on Sept 28, 2005 3:04:24 GMT 1
Depends on the weather and what we have gotten done and what still need to get done.Might have a bon fire by the lake if its nice or sit at home by the fire if its not.We live to far out to get the little kiddies looking for goodies.
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Samhain
Sept 28, 2005 15:22:37 GMT 1
Post by circemoon on Sept 28, 2005 15:22:37 GMT 1
That sounds beautiful MissJ. May your time be wornderful! And yes Hedge, it is like a Beltane celebration but recall the meaning infused in Renaissance England with the expression the "little death!" Somehow, sex and Samhain fit together nicely (after all the neighbourhood kids have stopped hording our candy, of course).
Enjoy your jouissance,
cm
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Post by Goth on Oct 1, 2005 9:12:56 GMT 1
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Post by Goth on Oct 4, 2005 17:44:29 GMT 1
I managed to get 3 mannequins for Halloween! One adult and 2 children....and they were free! The Levi jeans store kindly gave them to me   <---------see hat It's not the best photo, but you get the general idea ;D I'm thinking Halloween 1 and Halloween 3 (Season of the witch). Adult ~ Michael Myers Kids ~ can have pumpkin masks on (like 'Buddy' in Halloween 3). Although, thinking about it, my original idea was a Marilyn Manson dummy (see the hat he's wearing in the pic)...his 'Smells like children' album).  <---------album cover I have the children....so who knows? I could create a little group scenario...where he's holding their hands ;D he reminds me of the Child Catcher on Chitty, Chitty bang, bang.....Creepy!!! |
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Post by angelis on Oct 4, 2005 19:53:56 GMT 1
I just found out we have a all goth club down in York in PA. An trust me a buddy of mine band is going to make his come back that night so I am going to that club that night and yah cm your sex idea may come into play.
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Post by Jen on Oct 4, 2005 20:54:34 GMT 1
Goth your place is gonna look so cool! In a creepy kinda way  |
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