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Color of the day: White Incense of the day: Lilac Christmas chants were once common throughout Scotland, and on Christmas Eve groups of men or boys went about from house to house chanting traditional songs. These were known as fir-duan (song-men) or Gillean Nollaig (Christmas lads). When they had sung two or three songs at a house, sacred cakes or "bannocks" were handed out to them through the window. Here is a modern adaptation of one of their traditional chants, which can be used for either ...
Color of the day: Gold Incense of the day: Hyacinth Yule is the ancient holiday celebrating the Winter Solstice, a time when the Sun is at its weakest and the calendar is coming to a close. Although most customs, beginning with Saturnalia, have to do with light, prosperity, and luck for the New Year, many of us find ourselves at odds with the manic party energy surrounding the holidays. Why not celebrate this Sabbat, the longest night of the year, by aligning ourselves with the dormant ...
Color of the day: Orange Incense of the day: Almond Don't forget the fairies of winter. During the darkest days of the year, why not work a little charm and invite the benevolent fairies of winter to stay in your house through the Winter Solstice festivities? They can hide out in the greenery and take refuge in the Yule tree and enjoy the holidays with you. According to tradition, a family who kindly invited the fairy folk out of the cold was rewarded with prosperity in the coming year. Stand ...
Color of the day: Pink Incense of the day: Cypress The winter Moons are a wonderful time for divination and spiritual self-study. December's Full Moon is known as the "Cold Moon," or "The Moon of Long Nights." As the light of the Sun becomes weaker, night magic and the power of the Moon becomes more potent. This water spell combined with the energies of the Full Moon will enable you to scry with better success. First set up your scrying altar in a private space where you'll be undisturbed. ...
