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The Seasonal Festivals

*Yule (circa December 21)

*Imbolc (February 2)

*Ostra (circa March 21)

*Beltane (April 30)

*Midsummer (circa June 21)

*Lughnasadh (August 1)

*Mabon (circa September 21)

*Samhain (October 31)

The following information will contain the Lore's of each Seasonal Festival that Wiccans celebrate.

Enjoy and Blessed Be,
Onya (The Black Widow)

Yule

(Circa December21)

Yule Lore:
One traditional Yule tide practice is the creation of a Yule tree. This can be a living, potted tree which can later be planted in the ground, or a cut one. The choice is yours.
Appropriate Wiccan decorations are fun to make, from strings of dried rosebuds and cinnamon sticks (or and
cranberries) for garlands, to bags of fragrant spices which are hung from boughs. Quartz crystals can be wrapped with shiney wire and suspended from sturdy branches to resemble icicles. Apples, oranges and lemons hanging from boughs are strinkingly beautiful, natural decorations, and were customary in ancient times.
Many enjoy the custom of lighting the Yule log. This is a graphic representation of the rebirth of the God within the sacred fire of the Mother Goddess. If you choose to burn one, select a proper log (traditionaly of oak or pine). Carve or chalk a figure of the sun (such as a rayed disk) or the God (a horned circle or a figure of a man) upon it, with the whitehandled knife, and set it alight in the fireplace at dusk on Yule. As the log burns, visualize the Sun shining within it and think of the coming warmer days.
As to food, nuts, fruits such as apples and pears, cakes of carraways soaked in cider, and (for non-vegetarians) pork are traditional fare. Wassil, lambswool, hibiscus or ginger tea are fine drinks for the Simple Feast or Yule meals.

Thanks to: Scott Cunningham
Wicca: A Guide For The Solitary Practioner

Imbolc

(February 2)

Imbolc Lore:
It is traditional upon Imbolc, at sunset or just after ritual, to light every lamp in the house for a few moments.
Or, light candles in each room in honor of the Sun's rebirth. Alternately, light a kerosene lamp with a red chimney and place this in a prominent part of the home or in a window.
If snow lies on the ground outside, walk in it for a moment, recalling the warmth of summer. With your projective hand, trace an image of the Sun on the snow.
Foods appropriate to eat on this day include those from the dairy, since Imbolc marks the festival of calving.
Sour cream dishes are fine. Spicy and full-bodied foods in honor of the Sun are equally attuned. Curries and all dishes made with peppers, onions, leeks, shallots, garlic or chives are appropriate. Spiced wines and dishes containing raisins-all foods symbolic of the sun-are also traditional.

Thanks to: Scott Cunningham
Wicca: A Guide For The Solitary Practioner

Ostra

(circa March 21)

Ostra Lore:
A traditional Vernal Equinox pastime: go to a field and randomly collect wild flowers. *Or, buy some from a florist, taking one or two of those that appeal to you. Then bring them home and devine their magical meanings by the use of books, your own intuition, a pendulum or by other means. The flowers you've chosen reveal your inner thoughts and emotions.
It is important at this time of renewed life to plan a walk (or a ride) throught gardens, a park, woodlands, forest and other green places. This is not simply exercise, and you should be on no other mission. It isn't even just an appreciation of nature. Make your walk celebratory, a ritual for nature itself.
Other traditional activities include planting seeds, working on magical gardens and practicing all forms of herb work- magical, medicinal, cosmetic, culinary and artistic.
Foods in tune with this day (linking your meals with the seasons is a fine method of attuning with nature) include those made of seeds, such as sunflower, pumpkin and sesame seeds, as well as pine nuts. Sprouts are equally appropriate, as are leafy, green vegetables. Flower dishes such as stuffed naturtiums or carnation cupcakes also find their place here.

Thanks to: Scott Cunningham
Wicca: A Guide For The Solitary Practioner

Beltane

(April 30)

Beltane Lore:
Weaving and plaiting are traditional arts at this time of the year, for the joining together of two substances to form a third is in the Spirit of Beltane.
Goods traditionaly come from the dairy, and dishes such as marigold custard (see Recipes-Food) and vanilla ice cream are fine. Oatmeal cakes are also appropriate.

Thanks to: Scott Cunningham
Wicca: A Guide For The Solitary Practioner

Midsummer

(circa June 21)

Midsummer Lore:
Midsummer is practically the classic time to perform magics of all kinds and protections are especially suitable. Leap the fire for purification and renewed energy.
Fresh fruits are standard fare for Midsummer.

Thanks to: Scott Cunningham
Wicca: A Guide For The Solitary Practioner

Lughnasadh

(August 1)

Lughnasadh Lore:
It is appropriate to plant the seeds from the fruit consumed in ritual. If they sprout, grow the plant with love and as a symbol of your connection with the Goddess and God.
Wheat weaving (the making of corn dollies, etc) is an appropriate activity for Laghnasadh. Visits to fields, orchards, lakes and wells are also traditional.
The foods of Lughnasadh include bread, blackberries and all berries, acorns (leached of their poisons first), crab apples, all grains and locally ripe produce. A cake is sometimes baked, and cider is used in place of wine.
If you do make a figure of the God from bread, it can be used for the Simple Feast.

Thanks to: Scott Cunningham
Wicca: A Guide For The Solitary Practioner

Mabon

(circa September 21)

Mabon Lore:
A traditional practice is to walk in wild places and forests, gathering see pods and dried plants. Some of these can be used to decorate the home; others saved for future herbal magic.
The foods of Mabon consist of the second harvest's gleanings, so grains, fruit and vegetables predominate, especially corn. Cornbread is traditional fare, as are beans and baked squash.

Thanks to: Scott Cunningham
Wicca: A Guide For The Solitary Practioner

Samhaim

(October 31)

Samhain Lore:
It is traditional on Samhaim night to leave a plate of food outside the home for the souls of the dead. A candle placed in the window guides them to the lands of eternal summer, and burying apples in the hard-packed earth "feeds" the passed ones on their journey.
For food, beets, turnips, apples, corn, nuts, gingerbread, cider, mulled wines and pumpkin dishes are appropriate, as are meat dishes (once again, if you are not vegetarian. If so, tofu seems ritually correct).

Thanks to: Scott Cunningham
Wicca: A Guide For The Solitary Practioner

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