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Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday honoring African-American culture and community. You can observe this celebration with your own mini-festival. If possible, do this with family and friends, for the real point of Kwanzaa is community. You’ll need an item to represent each of Kwanzaa’s seven principles:First night: Unity (an example of what I might use: a family photo)Second night: Self-determination (a diploma)Third night: Collective responsibility (two cords knotted together)Fourth ...
The holiday season can be especially challenging at times as we hustle and bustle to get it all done. The upcoming company parties and family gatherings all call for us to be at our best, but often what we really want is just one evening to relax and enjoy some peace. For this spell, you’ll need to take that evening. Force yourself! First, run yourself a nice hot bath and throw a pinch of salt, a squeeze of lemon, and a few rose petals into the water. Allow yourself a nice long soak ...
The holidays are so stressful for some folks. Maybe there’s a lot to do and not enough time to do it. Perhaps you’re alone, or maybe you’ve got a large and argumentative family. Whatever the situation, this spell will help you keep your cool and find a way to stay peaceful and centered. You’ll need a pen and some unlined paper, a candle in a holder, and something to light it with. Write down the names of the people who stress you out—or, if it’s a situation ...
This is an old family tradition in our house, based on the European tale of Saint Nicholas coming this night to fill the shoes/stockings of the household (one of the origins of the Santa tales). We decided to keep it and incorporate it into our pagan rituals. Saint Nicholas Day is actually tomorrow, but tonight is the fun. Before bedtime, each individual in the house puts out a shoe, either at the hearth or outside their bedroom door. When it’s quiet, household members sneak out and ...
