Days of Celebration
Samhain (October 31st)
Known as the Wiccan New Year.
Considered to be "outside of time", when the veil between the mortal and spirit realms is at it's thinnest.
To celebrate (a) light a bonfire (b) play games (c) leave an offering of food outside you home during the night with lighted candles encircling it
Yule (December 21st)
Also known as the Winter Solstice.
This is the time of the year when Witches celebrate the rebirth of God.
It was once custom to leave a light burning all night long.
To celebrate (a) light a bonfire (b) decorate your home with holly and mistletoe (c) on a piece of paper, write down something you want to remove from you life then burn it in the flame of a candle.
Imbolgc (February 2nd)
Sometimes called Imbolc or Candlemas.
Represents the first day of the Wiccan spring. The name means "the festival of light".
To celebrate (a) make corn dollies and set the adrift on a lake or stream with a lighted candle. (b) read poetry (c) set a bowl of snow on your altar to speed up the coming spring
Ostara (March 21st)
One week prior to the festival, each witch takes into account the injustices they have done to their friends and family and spends that week making it up to them. On the ritual night, burn the paper.
To celebrate (a) plant seeds (b) hold an easter egg hunt (c) play games
Beltaine (April 30th)
Falls opposite of Samhain.
Also considered to be "outside of time" making it the second most important festival of the year.
To celebrate (a) dance around a bonfire (b) decorate a door or window with hawthorn leaves
Coamhain (June 21st)
Witches make protective solar amulets to take care of both family and traditional concerns.
Known as the time of year when witches harvest their herbs.
To celebrate (a) light a bonfire at sunrise, face east, and make a great noise to welcome the sun (b) have a breakfast feast (c) make your Ogham sticks
Lammas (August 1st)
Known as the Wiccan Thanksgiving.
Sometimes called Lughnasadh. This festival honors the Celtic Sun God, Lugh.
To celebrate (a) bake some bread then bury a loaf(b) visit an ancient place and celebrate with chanting and singing.
Mabon (September 21st)
Witches make their new wands and staves of willow at this time.
To celebrate (a) begin a new study(b) complete any previous projects (c) enjoy indoor activities.