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Comment by Arsenic & Old Lace, Vinnie Russo on May 1, 2013 at 8:36am

Blessed Beltaine and Happy May! Join us on Sunday to celebrate this day! (For details, visit http://www.elderfaiths.org/beltain13.html)

Please join the SEF (Society of Elder Faiths) to celebrate the arrival of May and the height of Spring!

    Sunday, May 5, 2013
    1:00pm until 5:00pm
    
As Always: Live music, Maypole dancing, singing, frolicking, cavorting, rosy-cheeked capering, crafts for all ages!

NeedFire Ritual – This time, NeedFire will be done first, as a purification rite before the Maypole Dance.

Comment by Non Sequiteur on March 31, 2013 at 12:29pm

Spring Clean UP and Blessing the Land

 

Greetings to New Englanders!

 

I would like to extend an offer of This Sacred Space!

I would like to invite you to help with Spring Clean up, and then we can bless this sacred space!

Here are some pics that I took last year> http://www.paganspace.net/photo/albums/cabin-in-the-woods

I also add new pics to my facebook page more often… Also it might be best if you contact me there:

https://www.facebook.com/kristinakarina/photos?collection_token=126...

We can do as little or as much as you like,

and there is a hot tub, too!

Looking forward to it!

Blessings,

~KK

Comment by David Carron on March 4, 2013 at 12:16pm

The East Coast Thing is an Asatru community-building event in the Poconos of Pennsylvania in Raymondskill.  It was established in 1999 and is a family-friendly place where Asatruar gather in frith to honor the Aesir and Vanir, exchange ideas in classes and workshops and renew the bonds between kindreds and individuals.  All kids to date gone free via community fund.  While the event is open to all individuals, the focus is on Asatru and the Northeast Asatru community.  Going on from August 21-25th 2013.  Details at http://eastcoastthing.com/ 

Comment by Arsenic & Old Lace, Vinnie Russo on January 18, 2013 at 9:18am

Imbolc Celebration!

Come celebrate Imbolc with the Society of Elder Faiths (SEF)!

Saturday January 26
Brigham Hill Community Farm
37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton

Doors open at 6 PM, Orientation at 7 PM
Admission (Suggested Donation):
$5 Members / $10 Non-members


At this time between Winter and Spring,
We invoke Hestia:
the Greek Goddess of the Hearthfire.
  Hestia,
Eldest daughter of arch-ancestral Rhea,
  Hestia,
Whose Fire burns at the center of Olympus,
At the Hearth, the center of the Home,
And burns in our Souls.
  Hestia,
whose Fire purifies all that it touches.


All attendees are requested to bring a fully-cooked and prepared hearty dish to be shared at the post-ritual feast, along with serving utensils. We’ll supply cups, plates, eating utensils, and oven space to warm food. We do not sell or provide alcohol, but you may bring some for your own moderate consumption. Please be prompt; to allow us to start on time, there will be no admission after 7 PM.

Click here (http://www.elderfaiths.org/barn.html) for directions to the Barn.

Comment by Arsenic & Old Lace, Vinnie Russo on December 10, 2012 at 9:54am

Hey everyone, I'm participating in this event. I hope you can attend!

A Befana Yule Celebration by the Society of Elder Faiths

Sunday December 16
Brigham Hill Community Farm
37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton
Doors open at 3 PM, Orientation at 4 PM
Admission (Suggested Donation) $5 Members / $10 non-members / under 18 free!

A Yule Celebration for All Ages! This year we will be presenting a ”Befana Yule” ritual. Befana is the Italian “good witch” who brings gifts of the season to the children. She represents the Goddess of the Hearth who gives renewal to the Sun. She is also the old crone who connects us to our Ancestors and the cycle of life, growth, and renewal.

All attendees are requested to bring a fully-cooked and prepared hearty dish to be shared at the post-ritual feast, along with serving utensils. We’ll supply cups, plates, eating utensils, and oven space to warm food. We do not sell or provide alcohol, but you may bring some for your own moderate consumption. Parents must stay with their kids.


Full details: http://elderfaiths.org/befanayule.html
Directions: http://elderfaiths.org/barn.html



     Personal note from Vinnie:

A bit of history about “A Befana Yule Celebration”

In Italy, Befana is often referred to as "The Good Witch".  In secular and Christian Italy, Her feast day falls in January on the celebration of Epiphany. However, as Pagans, we celebrate Her as the connection between the past and the future. She is the representation of both our ancestors and our descendants - she is the center point. Befana is the manifestation in ourselves of the Crone and Great Mother and through her Mysteries we find understanding of the dying and reborn year as manifested in her Son, the Sun. Some hold to the native Italian custom of holding Her Feast in January while others have incorporated her Feast into celebrations of the Winter Solstice and reborn Sun.

In the late 1800's and early 1900's, many Italians immigrated to the USA. Once here, they found that many of Befana's outward characteristics (protector of children, gift giving, flying through the air, etc.) were quite similar to those of the American Santa Clause/St. Nicholas.  Many of these immigrant families blended their older customs with those of their new homeland.

The Befana Yule ritual similarly blends old and new customs. It is a celebration of community through ritual story telling as well as the magic and Mystery of the Sun's rebirth by the Great Mother.


---Vinnie Russo
[email protected]
Proprietor, Arsenic & Old Lace

Sponsor Comment by Mother Mystic on October 4, 2012 at 2:27pm

Hi All!

Just posting a little intro.  I am a Traditional Witch and Rootworker, owner of Mother Mystic Spiritual Apothecary in Providence, RI.  Going to be hosting a networking event at a local restaurant in the near future.

Comment by Morgana Pheonix on September 11, 2012 at 12:35pm

Greetings Everyone!

*Waving Hello*  

I wanted to stop by to say, "Hello" and to introduce myself:  I'm Morgana.  My life mate, four dogs and three goats and I moved to near Medway, Maine Imbolc 2012 and absolutely love it here!  Looking forward to meeting you all and knowing you!  I dabble in growing herbs and making assorted brews from them, read Tarot cards, am a Reiki Master, and poet.  Oh,.......and thanks for posting the Harry's Hill Info....heard about it years ago, I am definitely going next year!   Peace & Joy!  <3

Comment by Signora Heather on September 5, 2012 at 8:04pm

1st annual New England Unity Paracon Sept.15,2012 a convention to bring all facets of the paranormal together under one roof to share and learn from each other and to present to the public the many interesting areas of the field we love

• 11 Tara Boulevard
• Nashua, New Hampshire 03062

Paranormal!http://www.facebook.com/1stAnnualNewenglandUnityParacon/info

Comment by Signora Heather on September 5, 2012 at 8:00pm

Tonight at 9 pm EST, The Whispering Spirits Show with Rev. Heather DeLusso! Call in number is 323-693-3312. Callers receive a free mini psychic medium reading. View the Live TV Show at: http://www.truepsychicsnetwork.com/tpntv.php

Comment by Non Sequiteur on May 21, 2012 at 2:04pm

Here are a few upcoming events i the New England area this summer:

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