Across the centuries, and among many different societies, in the midst of the darkness of winter people look to kindle fire and light. Although not a high holy day, Hanukkah is a beloved Jewish holiday that has its roots and … Continue reading Hanukkah’s Rays of Hope and Light
Many of us who love the Renaissance Festival and the history that it’s loosely planted in observe traditions that trace back to the early days of Christian European and English rituals. We may have trees strung with ornaments of … Continue reading A Wassail Toast to Merry Olde Christmas
The sky fills with dark, smoky clouds, and the leaves combust into fiery color. A warning chill fills the air, carrying the throaty cawing of ravens on the wind as it whips past you in the quickly darkening night. In … Continue reading Dark Fairy Tales for Dark Nights
How many of us have girls, or were girls, who gathered treasures like magpies when children? Shiny rocks, downy feathers, Polly Pockets… items that captured our fancies and filled our pencil boxes and Caboodles. But how did we carry them … Continue reading Thanks, it has pockets! (A History)
August is summer’s high season, with a variety of fruits and vegetables reaching their peak, and livestock well-fed with the fresh grazing available as preparations for the fall begin. The treasures of field and garden are in abundance. In a … Continue reading Treasured Recipes
Although not suffering from our intense heat, the people of the Middle Ages in the British Isles and France still had to adjust their usual cooking styles. It has been called the “eon of hot soup”, as even the poorest … Continue reading Summer Recipes: Fruits and Veggies
” . . . and summer’s lease hath all too short a date” – William Shakespeare When we think of the foods associated with Renaissance festivals, often it is hearty fare like Scotch eggs and turkey legs. In the … Continue reading Summer Recipes: Salmons and Savories
Whatever Renaissance faire you attend, it’s likely you’ve enjoyed wearing, observing, or even making hats. Renfaire garb isn’t truly complete without the proper chapeau to top off a delightful costume! From mushroom caps to crowns, you’ll spy most of the … Continue reading My Kingdom for a Hat!
Social media might lead you to believe that to engage with paganism or witchcraft, you have to embrace a certain #witchlife aesthetic, which often involves the purchase of a bank-draining amount of crystals, herbs, and ritual tools. However, this could … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Observing Beltane
January and February can be damp, gray, and cold, but they can also be crystal clear, white, and beautiful. What matters more than the weather is that we reach out to each other, connect, and make memories. We check on … Continue reading Let Us Love Winter
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