tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post6119302771293311430..comments2024-03-28T20:13:21.900-06:00Comments on The Blog Fodder: Religious and Spiritual Celebrations October to JanuaryThe Blog Fodderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-22314345754168291892022-12-30T14:32:43.819-06:002022-12-30T14:32:43.819-06:00I have friends in Ontario that do that as well. No...I have friends in Ontario that do that as well. No theology attached, but just something to be in keeping with the season.The Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-47593273136943343662022-12-30T10:35:30.512-06:002022-12-30T10:35:30.512-06:00I'll drink to that. It's 5 o'clock som...I'll drink to that. It's 5 o'clock somewhere. The Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-23831169709415117862022-12-30T10:34:23.758-06:002022-12-30T10:34:23.758-06:00Thank you. Same to you. One can hope for 2023.Thank you. Same to you. One can hope for 2023.The Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-32646867998688607832022-12-30T10:33:18.176-06:002022-12-30T10:33:18.176-06:00Thank you. I will add theseThank you. I will add theseThe Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-76742393609293018582022-12-29T21:40:23.666-06:002022-12-29T21:40:23.666-06:00There always something to celebrate and I have no ...There always something to celebrate and I have no trouble with that.<br />Coffee is on and stay safepeppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-5767792254677526212022-12-29T20:42:46.551-06:002022-12-29T20:42:46.551-06:00In the October to January time frame discussed in ...In the October to January time frame discussed in your post, the major pagan festivals are: Samhain ("summer's end" -- second harvest festival of grains and crops) on Oct 31 and Yule on the Winter Solstice around Dec 21st. The festivals for the rest of the year are (in order): Imbolc (the promise of Spring) on Feb 1; Ostara on the Spring Equinox around March 21st; Beltane (fertilityDebra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-80717572640148578002022-12-29T15:39:55.404-06:002022-12-29T15:39:55.404-06:00Very cool. I'm always interested to see what ...Very cool. I'm always interested to see what everyone is celebrating and what those celebrations mean to them. (Belated) Merry Christmas, and (Early) Happy New Year! :-)Diane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-74016323072774336022022-12-29T13:18:53.654-06:002022-12-29T13:18:53.654-06:00My wife and I celebrate winter solstice - for us, ...My wife and I celebrate winter solstice - for us, it is the beginning of the New Year. . Starting on December 21st we give each other a present a day for five days and welcome in Winter. We have done this for decades.<br />the Ol'BuzzardOl'Buzzardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00075162476463971258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-46129262820572198122022-12-29T12:34:29.871-06:002022-12-29T12:34:29.871-06:00Your welcome. If I can add more over the year, I w...Your welcome. If I can add more over the year, I will repost it next NovemberThe Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-77933054670801586882022-12-29T12:33:48.072-06:002022-12-29T12:33:48.072-06:00Jackiesue, give me some help here. What days do fo...Jackiesue, give me some help here. What days do followers of the Old Norse Gods celebrateThe Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-80641441277820190552022-12-29T12:32:45.350-06:002022-12-29T12:32:45.350-06:00I know, so fill me in.I know, so fill me in.The Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-49397784897839933492022-12-29T12:32:17.417-06:002022-12-29T12:32:17.417-06:00The author is among many things, a professional co...The author is among many things, a professional communicatorThe Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-21970243892205142372022-12-29T10:52:14.754-06:002022-12-29T10:52:14.754-06:00Thank you, this is very interesting!Thank you, this is very interesting!Sharon Stearleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-74873108191479035132022-12-29T10:14:04.721-06:002022-12-29T10:14:04.721-06:00happy yule...happy yule...yellowdoggrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14906624317290990109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-54469981090866810492022-12-29T09:09:52.290-06:002022-12-29T09:09:52.290-06:00Interesting list but yes, it's missing all the...Interesting list but yes, it's missing all the modern pagan celebrations during these months.Debra She Who Seekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01845703092794695023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8689245642139665514.post-89611245339606918472022-12-29T00:30:44.256-06:002022-12-29T00:30:44.256-06:00'In a multi-cultural province, country, and wo...'In a multi-cultural province, country, and world, it is imperative that we understand the importance of spirituality individually and collectively and that we respect and honour the spiritual beliefs of individuals and the traditions and faith celebrations of all religions.' LOUD APPLAUSE. Hear, hear.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com