As the Beltane festivities came to a close, reflections on the celebrations emerged. Wetherden ignited tradition with the revival of a well dressing, breathing new life into May Day rituals. Faun's timely release of a single adds a modern soundtrack to the ancient festival. Meanwhile, at the Lost Village of Dode, crowds revel in May Day merriment, though an unexpected turn of events leaves some puzzled. In another corner, the towering figure of a 40-foot wicker man blazed aga

Click on the titles to read the articles. SAMHAIN In New Jersey, Wiccan Children Are Officially Excused from School on Halloween Did you know Halloween is an officially recognized religious holiday in New Jersey? That’s right, if your kid misses school on Halloween, it’s an excused absence according to the New Jersey Department of Education. The State Board of Education has formalized guidelines concerning student absences due to religious holidays for 2023 and Halloween, or

Click on the titles to read the full articles. Building a Truly Pagan Culture I’m always amused when religious or political conservatives claim that the United States or the West or the whole world is “becoming Pagan again.” They show their ignorance about Paganism, both ancient and modern. What they usually mean is that their part of the world is becoming more tolerant and accepting, and that their version of Christianity is losing its cultural dominance. I wish all the peop

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WICCANS AND PAGANS CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF SPRING EQUINOX WITH OSTARA. Read more at World Religion News: Happy Ostara! Wiccans Celebrate the Spring Equinox.