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| This section contains information about the Wiccan Sabbats. These are the most common celebrations for Wiccans. Mabon is on September 21! |
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| For sample rituals designed for each of the Sabbats, please visit Wicca - Celebrations - Sabbats - Rituals |
| Yule (December 21) Yule, also known as the Winter Solstice, is celebrated on the longest night of the year, which is on or around December 21. From this night, the days get longer. The Divine Birth occurs on this day. On Yule, Wiccans often make and decorate their own candleholders, or the Yule log. These are usually made out of oak, that hold three handles. Foods: Dried fruits, nuts, ale, turkey Herbs/Plants: Bayberry, Sage, Oak, Pine, Evergreen, Cedar Incense: Cinnamon, Pine, Cedar Stones: Ruby, Diamond, Garnet |
| Other Sites with Similar Content (Note: This will open in the same browser window; if you'd like to come back to Dusk Ward, please bookmark us!) The Pagan's Path - Holidays This is an excellent page; if you click on a Sabbat on this page, it will open up a longer page with a lot of info! |
| Imbolc (February 2) On Imbolc, also known as Candlemas, the Goddess is said to return from the Underworld. Traditionally, young girls would carry around flower baskets as presents to their neighbors and acquaintances. Foods: Pumpkin and Sunflower Seeds, Muffins, Breads, Onion, Garlic Herbs/Plants: Basil, Angelica, Blackberry, Myrrh, Iris, Violets, Tansy Incense: Bay, Basil, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Myrrh, Violet Stones: Turquoise, Onyx, Ruby, Amethyst, Garnet |
| Beltaine (May 1) Beltaine, also known as May Eve, is a celebration of the renewal of life and growth. Wiccans often rise early on this day and pick flowers to decorate their home. To celebrate, many take a walk in the forest and appreciate the nature around them., Foods: Breads, Cereals, Dairy Herbs/Plants: Incense: Stones: |
| Ostara (March 21) Ostara is also known as the Spring Equinox. This is the first day of spring. It is said that the God reunited with the Goddess and day and night are of equal length. It is also a day of balance and fertility. Many plant flowers and such on this day. Foods: Green Leafy Vegetables, Dairy Herbs/Plants: Daffodils, Violets, Iris, Narcissus Incense: Jasmine, Rose Stone: Jasper |
| Litha (June 21) Litha is also known as the Summer Solstice. This is the longest day of the year and the Sun God's at his strongest. On Litha, many reaffirm their vows to the Lady and Lord or dedicate themselves into the Craft. Foods: Fresh fruits and vegetables Herbs/Plants: Chamomile, Rose, Mugwort, Lily, Lavender, Oak, Fern, Yarrow, Elder, Daisy, Carnation. Incense: Myrrh, Pine, Rose Stone: Emerald |
| Mabon (September 21) Mabon is also known as the Autumn Equinox. This is the time to finish all business which is renewed on Samhain. Also, many store and harvest the years' crops and make wine on this day. Foods: Breads, Apples, Potatoes Herbs/Plants: Acorn, Myrrh, Passionflower, Rose, Sage Incense: Myrrh, Sage Stones: Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire |
| Lughnasadh (July 31) Lammas is another name for Lughnasadh. From this day on, the nights get longer and the day shortens. Lughnasadh means "funeral games of Lugh," the Irish Sun God. These funerals are in honor of His foster mother, Tailte, and not his own. Wiccans often celebrate this holiday with their families. Foods: Berries and Grains Herbs/Plants: Grapes, Oats, Pears, Heather Incense: Rose, Sandalwood Stone: Carnelian |
| Samhain (October 31) Samhain means "end of summer" and is often renowned as "Halloween" or "Hallow's Eve," which I am sure most of you are familiar with. At Samhain, many communicate with the dead and study the dark and mysterious, but it has nothing due with black magick and such. Foods: Nuts, Poultry, Wine Herbs/Plants: Allspice, Mugwort, Catnip, Straw, Sage Incense: Nutmeg, Mint, Heliotrope Stone: Obsidian, Jet and other black stones |
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