Wicca
Wicca is a nature based religion with many different variations. Some believe in many Gods and Goddesses, while some believe in the Goddess and the Horned God only. As each person is different, the perception of the divine is different as well. I personally perceive it as the forces of nature before us. Some Wiccans may disagree with me, but I don't mind. Everyone's entitled to their opinion.
There is one main misconception that needs to be cleared up about Wicca: IT IS NOT A SATANIC RELIGION!!!!!! Wiccans do NOT sacrifice animals or worship the devil. In fact, Wiccans do not believe in a heaven or hell. It is hard to believe in pure good, or pure evil, when the world is such a colorful place to live in. Countless times, I have been asked if I was a Satanist..and some people have even mistaken the Pentacle for the Star of David. Sigh....
The Wiccan Rede
Bide the Wiccan law ye must in perfect love and perfect trust.
Eight words the Wiccan Rede fufill: An' ye harm none, do as ye will.
And ever mind the rule of three: what ye send out comes back to thee.
Follow this with mind and heart, and merry ye meet and merry ye part.
This is only a short version of the Rede, but it's very clear that Wicca is not evil in any way. It's actually a very beautiful and ancient religion. I may type up the full version in the future, when I add in more to this section.
Wiccan Holidays
Yule/Winter Solstice-Takes place about December 21st, on the shortest day of the year. On this holiday, the Goddess gives birth to the God. This is the festival of the sun's rebirth. It is celebrated with the burning of a Yule log, and with fire. Mistletoe is hung in doorways, and gifts are exchanged.
Informative Pages on Wicca
This site is VERY informative, and both novices and more experienced inviduals alike can appreciate it.
A site that is particularly useful for Candian Pagans.
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