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10-29-2005, 09:18 PM
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Samhain/Halloween - from my BOS
Samhain
Samhain falls on October 31st and is also considered the Celtic New Year. It is the basis for our modern Halloween with a few noted exceptions. The evil connotations were attached to it much later. Samhain is noted in Celtic cultures as the day of the year when the God passes into the Otherrealm. It is because of this passage that this day is considered to be the one day of the year when the veil between the two worlds is at its thinnest. Because of this belief, it is held that the dead may walk amongst the living and visit loved ones. It is customary to give honor to our loved ones on this day and set out plates of food and light candles in our windows and home to feed and light the way of wandering spirits. The cauldron is a staple symbol of Samhain. It is symbolic of the Goddess’ womb, from which all life begins and returns to. She is seen at this time as the Crone. Old, wise, and mourning the loss of her consort. Stirring her cauldron to encourage the rebirth of the God, which will happen at Yule. Jack-O-Lanterns are used to deter any malevolent spirits from your home. While it is believed by many that the God withholds malevolent spirits from passing through the veil during his passage, precautions are still taken to ensure safety. Samhain is considered to be the third and final feast day of the year. Usually these feasts are centered around pork. In Ireland potatoes are well incorporated into the feast as well. The most widely used food, in almost every culture, is the apple. There are many traditions that hold good connotations to the apple. Considered by many to be the fruit of the Goddess, partaking of this fruit and the incorporation of it into your ritual is though to bring much luck and good will into your life. This day of the year is also considered best for divination. All forms can be used, from scrying to tarot, from pendulum to Ouija board. Just be sure you know what you are doing. Most of all, Have fun. Throw a party, dress up, and start a few traditions of your own.
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#2
10-29-2005, 11:06 PM
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Beautiful, as usual! Your BOS has to be one of the most complete and well-written around!
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10-29-2005, 11:45 PM
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 Why thank you dear.
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10-31-2005, 08:46 AM
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Happy Samhain everyone.
 Not so much a holiday for me, but its' a big one for my g/f so I celebrate with her.
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10-31-2005, 12:28 PM
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Happy Samhain! I'll be doing some serious (but fun!) ritual tonight. Now, if only I had some candy to go along with it!
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10-31-2005, 12:35 PM
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10-31-2005, 12:36 PM
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Eddie!
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10-31-2005, 12:48 PM
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Thanks for sharing with us Draka.
And Happy Samhain to everyone!! I'm going to the pagan drum circle that they have down by the Jefferson memorial each year! 
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Hate has a reason for everything, but love is unreasonable. - V.R. Ahaefvthe wizdum.net - The Good News of Unitarian Universalism
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#9
10-31-2005, 01:41 PM
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...Mad Brain Surgeon!...
