Tag: samhain
Llewellyn’s Little Book of Halloween, by Mickie Mueller
 Mueller includes exercises, tips, and recipes in Llewellyn's Little Book of Halloween in order to enjoy both Halloween and Samhain. 
 Dumb Supper: Tradition and innovation
 The Dumb Supper is a practice in which the spirit of a departed loved one is formally invited to join a silent meal in their honour. 
 Samhain: History and celebration
 There's no denying that for Pagans, witches, and occultists, Samhain is a favourite of the eight holidays that make up the Wheel of the Year. 
 Jasmine Becket-Griffith Halloween Coloring Book
 I picked up the Jasmine Becket-Griffith Halloween Colouring Book with no idea what the art would be like, simply because I love all things gothic. 
 Hallowe’en: From community celebration to sabbath of evil
 As the days get shorter, the nights longer, and the temperature drops, most of us begin to look forward to Hallowe'en or Samhain, one... 
 Samhain: A bubbling cauldron full of fun crafts
 Samhain, of all the sabbats, is the one I most associate with craft-making. 
 Reclamation after cultural appropriation
 Discussions on cultural appropriation is focus on not doing it, which needs to be addressed, but what about after something has already been appropriated? 
 Jailbreaking the Goddess, by Lasara Firefox Allen
 I highly recommend Jailbreaking the Goddess to people who are unfamiliar with intersectional feminism and magick, and for creating new communities. 
 Connecting with the dead
 Our ancestors are some of the most important spirits to incorporate into our spiritual practice, and there are many ways of connecting with the dead. 
 Creativity, community, and self-care at WomynSpirit Festival 2015
 WomynSpirit Festival is intimate and relaxed, and is perfect for anyone looking for an introduction to paganism and Wicca from a feminist perspective. 
 Books to read for Hallowe’en
 I thought we'd offer some of the best books we've covered at Spiral Nature over the past few years that would be great reads for this Hallowe'en. 
 Celebrating Samhain with the Dumb Supper
 At Samhain we invite our ancestors to the harvest table, cook their favourite dishes and eat in silence at a ritual known as a Dumb Supper. 
  
 