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~Witches Sabbaths~

~YULE........DEC.20-23..... Also called winter solstice, yule celebrates the rebirth of the sun and honors the Horned God. It is the longest night of the year...

Foods: Oranges, Yule tree Nuts, Apples, Caraway rolls, Mulled wine, Roast turkey...

Decorations: Yule log (oak or pine), Mistletoe, Wreaths, Strings of dried flowers and cinnamon sticks. Colors: Red, Green, White, Silver, Gold...

Incense: Bayberry, Pine, Cedar, Rosemary, Juniper. Herbs: Holly, Mistletoe, Rosemary, Oak, Pine cones~

~IMBOLIC.....FEB.1.... Celebrates the approach of spring. This is a time of new beginnings and growth....

Foods: All Dairy products, Curries, Onions, Chives, Garlic, Spiced wines, Seeds, Herbal teas...

Decorations: Lamps, Besom (witch's broom), Yellow flowers...

Colors: White, Orange, Red...

Incense: Westeria, Frankincense, Myrrh...

Herbs: Snowdrop, Bay, Heather, First Flowers of the Year ,Rosemary, Cinnamon~

~OSTARA.....MARCH 20-23... Also called spring equinox, it celebrates the arrival of spring. It marks the time when the day and night are equal and balanced....

Foods: Seeds, Leafy Green Vegetables, Spiced or Flower Cupcakes, Fruits, Hard-boiled eggs...

Decorations: Colored eggs, Green and yellow jellybeans, Rabbit Decorations, Spring Flowers...

Colors: Green, Yellow...

Incense: Jasmine, Rose, Strawberry...

Herbs: Honeysuckle,Iris, Peony, Violet, All spring flowers~

~BELTANE....MAY 1... Celebrates the union of the God and Goddess. At this time, life renews it's self and love is in the air...

Foods: Dairy, Oatmeal cakes, Cherries, Strawberries, Wine punches, Green Salads...

Decorations: Maypole, Strings of beads or flowers, Ribbons, Spring flowers...

Colors: Green, Soft pink, blue and yellow...

Incense: Frankincense, Lilac, Rose...

Herbs: Honeysuckle, St. John's wort, Hawthorn, All flowers~

~LITHA....JUNE 20-23.... Also called summer solstice, it celebrates the abundance and beauty of the earth...

Foods: Summer Fruits, Ale, Mead, Fresh Vegetables..

Decorations: Dried herbs, Potpourri, Seashells, Summer Flowers, Fruits...

Colors: Lavender, Blue, Green, Yellow...

Incense: Frankincense, Lemon, Rose, Wisteria...

Herbs: Lavender, Chamomile, Roses, Daisy, Lily~

~LAMMAS....AUG.1... Celebrates the bounty of the earth and honors the harvest...

Foods: Breads, Cider, Blackberry Pies and jellies, Rice, Meadowsweet tea, Berries...

Decorations: Corn Dollies, Any Wheat weaving crafts, Shafts of Grain...

Colors: Yellow, Orange, Green, Brown...

Incense: Sandalwood, Rose, Aloes...

Herbs: All grains, Grapes, Heather, Blackberries, Sunflowers~

~MABON....SEPT.20-23... Also called autum equinox, it celebrates the end of the harvest. It is a time of meditation and reflection...

Foods: Breads, Corn, Cornbread, Beans, Squash, Apples, Roots (carrots, potatoes, onions), Cider...

Decorations: Acorns, Pomegranates, Pine Cones, Baskets of fallen leaves...

Colors: Orange, Dark red, Yellow, Brown...

Incense: Myrrh, Sage, Pine...

Herbs: Hazel, Corn, Acorns, Oak, Wheat Stalks, Cypress cones, Pine cones~

~SAMHAIN....OCT.31...[pronounced sow-inn] This our time of endings and beginnings. We celebrate the new year here. This is a time when the veil between the worlds is thin and the spirits may pass easily...

Foods: Squashes Apples, Corn, Nuts, Cider, Mulled wine, Pumpkin Dishes, Cranberry muffins, Herbal teas...

Decorations: Jack-o-lantern, Photos of deceased loved ones...

Colors: Black, Orange, Yellow, Purple...

Incense: Oak leaves, Sage, Apple, Nutmeg, Mint...

Herbs: Pumpkin, Apple, Nuts, Thistle, Chrysanthemum, Broom~

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