Yule/Christmas

Our yule/Christmas went fantastic. My son made out with a lot! even though we had a lot of ice we still managed to get everywhere we needed to be with out a problem.

Yuletide

I want to wish everyone a Merry Yule!!! I am cooking a ham for dinner tonight with green beans and mashed potatoes! YUM!!! Our child is only 2, so we don't plan on having a really late celebration.  We will probably hold ours right before or during his bedtime which is 8.  We'll hold the ritual, and afterwards let him open a present! Then it's off to bed. lol Everyone enjoy your yule!!!

Wiccan Children

I am starting to write children books and coloring books for wiccan/pagan kids! I'm so excited doing this but have no idea how to sell them and get them known after i've finished. i was thinking about setting up my own little website and try it that way. plus i have an account on listia so that would help as well. eventually i'd like to evolve it into a metaphysical kind of in house shop.  When we do move, which isn't nessasarilly soon but not too far away either, i want to grow my own herbs and etc. Have a building on my land just for selling my items and such.

wedding dresses

I've been researching what kind of style dresses I like and I have a simple taste. I don't like anything poofy glamorous or fancy. These are some of the dresses I've seen I've liked.

how my family will celebrate yule and christmas

Yule is on Dec21st and Christmas is the 25th of course.  I plan on combining it this year.  My fiance isn't Wiccan but he doesn't really have a peticular religion either.  Both of our families are christian based.  This year I plan on celebrating Yule on the 21st with my fiance and our son.  We will hold a ritual eat food light the yule log each night. etc.  Some pagan traditions celebrate Yule for 12 days.  I don't necessarily like that, so we will celebrate it for 4 days.  Until Christmas day.  Our son Damien will get to open one gift each night and on Christmas morning open the rest.  My fiance's family celebrates Christmas on Christmas eve so this will work perfect.  Damien can open a gift in front of his family.  My family celebrates on Christmas day.  This is one way of combining both traditions fairly for each religion.  I have not "came out of the broom closet" to either family, but once in a while when they come over I have left something related to Wicca out.  They either know and don't mention it, or just think I really like stars! MERRY YULE!!!

Decorating for yule

We decorated the house over the weekend. We have lights up outside the house and inside. It was rather interesting putting lights up on the outside of the house with out a ladder but we did it!

DIY yule decorations

Its disappointing retailers don't sell pagan decor. Typically we have to locate a metaphysical shop or purchase on line. Lets be creative and save money. some of the online stores prices can be outrageous. Make you're own yule tree decorations! Salt dough up that tree! Its easy and fun and if you have kids they'll definitely enjoy it too! You only need three ingredients!

Ingredients

1 cup salt 2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup luke warm water

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix salt and flour.

2. Gradually stir in water. Mix well until it forms a doughy consistency.

3. With your hands form a ball with your dough and kneed it for at least 5 minutes. The longer you kneed your dough the smoother it will be.

Store your salt dough in a air tight container and you will be able to use it for days.

You can paint your creations with acrylic paints and seal with varnish or polyurethane spray.

You can let your salt dough creations air dry, however salt dough can also be dried in the oven. Bake at 200 F until your creation is dry. The amount of time needed to bake your creations depends on size and thickness; thin flat ornaments may only take 45-60 minutes, thicker creations can take 2-3 hours or more. You can increase your oven temperature to 350 F, your dough will dry faster but it may also brown, which won't matter if you are painting your entire creation (you can also cover your dough in the oven before it turns brown).

There are a few options to color your salt dough: 1. Add powdered tempera paint to your flour, 2. add food coloring or paint to the water before you mix it with the salt/flour, or 3. add natural coloring like instant coffee, cocoa, or curry powder.

Enjoy!

Samhain as a family

I will have my first ritual with my fiance and our son on Samhain. I am excited to actually have someone join me and see what Wicca is really about and what better way than to celebrate with your soon to be husband.  We will take our son trick or treating and after we get back i will set up a family altar something fun for our son since he is two. A fun way to keep your toddler intertained if you would like them to participate is to use nature to represent each element. Such as put a bowl of dirt on the altar for earth, a bowl of water for water, a sensor for air, and a candle for fire. when you call on the elements let your toddler play with each element.  Safety for fire of course. You dont want your child burning themselves. Another way to keep them entertained during it is have them sprinkle the water and dirt around the altar for a natural decoration.

DIY Mabon decorations

Center Piece Autumn Leaves
With the economy going the way it is it's hard to spend money on something you only keep up for the season.  An easy way to make a center piece for mabon is to make leaves. Cut out a few different leaf patterns out of cardboard such as pop boxes. Paint them fall colors and arrange them on a plate with acorns and or candles. TA-DA! Cheap and easy way. 

Place Mats
Cut out several different leaf patterns and paint them.  Use artpad paper and glue them to the paper. Cover the hole paper. There you go! Laminate them if you would like.

about me

I am Christina and I am a solitary Wiccan.  I live in the Bible belt state and don't know very many Pagans at all.  My husband doesn't claim any religion just believes in a high power and we have an adorable son named Damien.  I have been WIccan for 2 years now and am learning from research on the computer or books.  If anyone needs help or has questions feel free to ask or if any of you have adivce feel free to give it!