Samhain Grave Minding Ritual

THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY KRISTOFFER HUGHES POSTED UNDER PAGAN Grave minding and grave decorating traditions run hand in hand with the season of Samhain, and perhaps nowhere is this as apparent as in Central and South America during Dias de los Muertos. However, elements of this practice are easily incorporated into modern Pagan traditions … Continue reading Samhain Grave Minding Ritual

Pumpkin-Praline Layer Cake

Pumpkin-Praline Layer Cake Since we have been informed that canned pumpkin is indeed squash maybe I should change the name of the cake? I believe that whether pumpkin or squash it is the taste and not the name that we are fond of. So pumpkin or squash this is a tasty cake for Samhain. Ingredients … Continue reading Pumpkin-Praline Layer Cake

Oh Hecate — Adventures and Musings of an Arch Druidess

Hecate Now is your time You walk among us as the veil thins Please be with your Priestesses Wherever they may be They are called to ease the loved ones The ones that are choosing this time To pass through the veil Let them know what is needed Be with their hearts They are breaking […] … Continue reading Oh Hecate — Adventures and Musings of an Arch Druidess

Pumpkins and Squashes — jovinacooksitalian

Pumpkins When choosing a pumpkin at the market, look for soft spots, mold, wrinkles or open cuts that would indicate damage or early spoilage. Choose a pumpkin with a solidly attached stem. A green stem indicates a freshly harvested pumpkin. Choose pumpkins between 4 to 8 pounds and labeled “sugar pumpkins” or “pie pumpkins.” Some […] … Continue reading Pumpkins and Squashes — jovinacooksitalian

Apple Ducking or Duck-Apple

Apple Ducking, Duck-Apple, Apple Bobbing Samhain/Halloween Activity that we are all familiar with is bobbing for apples. However in Scotland, this may be called "dooking" (i.e., ducking)"Dooking for Apples". In northern England, the game is often called apple ducking or duck-apple. This game involved attempting to grab an apple from a wooden tub filled with water and … Continue reading Apple Ducking or Duck-Apple