Spiral Goddess Grove - A Goddess Temple Wicca Online Community For Pagans and Wiccans Witches' Voice Inc. - 22 March, 2014 - 7:14:44 PM 13 Ideas for Samhain article Let's face it; Halloween is a major commercialized holiday. So how do you find something meaningful to pull out of all the mainstream commercialism for your Sabbat celebrations? What do you do when most of the people around your family don't understand the ancient traditions they unconsciously uphold? Take a close look at the history behind the holiday, then create new traditions for your family to enjoy year after year. You don't have to reject the mainstream; just teach your children why modern practices exist. Samhain (also known as the Festival of the Dead or All Hallows' Eve) is a time for us to release the spirits of those who have died during the previous year and for us to honor our ancestors. Volunteer to talk to your child's class about the origins of Halloween and how Wiccans really celebrate Samhain. Together as a family, create an altar honoring your family's beloved dead (including pets). Put candles in the windows to guide spirit travelers on their way.
Magickal Wicca Wonderland Moving Beyond Religion I am an old man now. I was born in 1935 in a small village in northeastern Tibet. For reasons beyond my control, I have lived most of my adult life as a stateless refugee in India, which has been my second home for over fifty years. I often joke that I am India’s longest-staying guest. In common with other people of my age, I have witnessed many of the dramatic events that have shaped the world we live in. Looking back over the past decades, I find many reasons to rejoice. At the same time, despite tremendous advances in so many fields, there is still great suffering, and humanity continues to face enormous difficulties and problems. These problems are not limited to the developing world. It is clear that something is seriously lacking in the way we humans are going about things. This is the spiritual principle from which all other positive inner values emerge. My intention is not to dictate moral values. Adapted from Beyond Religion, by His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
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