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The evergreen leaves of holly, with their festive red berries, are a well-known holiday symbol. During the Yuletide season, real holly is often available at craft stores and florist shops. If you have pets or small children, you might want to remove the berries, which can be toxic if swallowed, or you can place a holly sprig into a plastic sandwich bag. You can also use an artificial sprig of holly, or draw a holly leaf and color it green, with red berries. Or inscribe the ogham letter for ...
As autumn winds down and winter approaches, many people think about starting fires—a campfire, a bonfire, a woodstove, a fireplace, and so on. Even lighting candles or incense becomes more appealing. However, not everyone lives where they can enjoy open flames, and some folks find the smoke too irritating. So there are symbolic options instead. For this magical craft, you need: Magazines or catalogs with fire images Scissors A piece of card stock in red, orange, or yellow Craft ...
The November new moon is all about creating a sanctuary. In many places, winter is starting and we instinctively want to keep safe and warm. This spell is a fun way to incorporate this idea both physically and spiritually. You will need: Incense Lighter or matches Your favorite music A pillar candle (in the color of your choosing) A straight pin (for carving) Citrus or ylang-ylang essential oil (optional) A firesafe dish Pillows and blankets First create your space by lighting the ...
With the holiday season comes a rush of activities and obligations. People dash here and there, trying to get everything done. One little snag can unravel a whole day's worth of plans. So it pays to plan ahead and do a little spellwork for success. For this spell, you need a small portable holiday decoration from any event in the season. This could be a turkey for Thanksgiving or a reindeer for Yule, or more generally a leaf for autumn or a snowflake for winter. Hold it in your hands and ...
