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  • Musings this Litha

    Posted on Sunday June 21st, 2009 at 21:39 in thoughts, musings, sabbat, litha

    Went to a community circle and while I did not join in circle (I had my youngest daughter with me and the ritual was to long and the heat index was to high) I still celebrated in my own fashion. With good fellowship, good food and good mead. For me ...

  • Happy Litha!

    Posted on Thursday June 18th, 2009 at 22:22 in children, ritual, sabbat, litha

    Happy Litha to All! Supplies: A Solar Cross for each of the children participating Five Candles -- two yellow, red, blue, green A bowl of water A bowl of dirt A feather Musical Instruments if you so wish Bell for each of the children participating ...

  • Litha Crafts - Solar Cross

    Posted on Sunday June 14th, 2009 at 19:09 in crafts, litha, solar cross

    Predating Christianity for thousands of the years, this simple symbol represents the Earth and the Sun all in one. Sometimes the Sun Cross appears as a swastika or as a equal armed cross enclosed within a circle. It is also know as Odin's cross. To m...

  • Summer Crafts-- Pinwheels

    Posted on Thursday June 11th, 2009 at 22:20 in kids, crafts, litha

    Pinwheels are a great activity for kids to make during the summers. The bright colors and spinning of the spiked disc is representative of the sun. Materials Needed: A square piece of construction paper Thin wooden dowel Scissors Pencil Push pin Ins...

  • Apollo

    Posted on Monday June 8th, 2009 at 20:03 in apollo, myths, sun god, litha

    Apollo is probably one of the most famous of the Sun Gods. He was worshiped by the Greeks and had temples scattered all over the ancient world, from Syria in the East and Britain in the West. In addition to the Sun his domains include music, prophecy...

  • Summertime Crafts - Suncatchers

    Posted on Sunday June 7th, 2009 at 22:09 in children, crafts, summer, litha, suncatchers

    For a long time there were many AOL free CDs floating around my house. And I'm sure that if you look around then you could perhaps find some in your house as well. Things You’ll Need: 2 old CD's Needle Fishing line Markers Paint Stickers Sequ...

  • Children's Story for Litha

    Posted on Monday June 1st, 2009 at 19:10 in children, story, myth, sabbat, litha

    The old man laid resting in his favorite chair, feet propped by the cold fireplace. His eyes closed and a half smile showing around his favorite pipe, which of course was lit. But then he felt something a small tug at his pant leg. He opened one eye ...

  • Summer Activities - Star Gazing

    Posted on Sunday May 31st, 2009 at 20:34 in activities, summer, litha, stargazing

    With summer and the warmer weather upon us. Many of us can actually venture outside. I urge all of you that the next time you do, to take the time to look up at the sky and see the stars. And better yet take your kids out with you and see how many co...

  • Litha Crafts - Wreaths and Dream Pillows

    Posted on Thursday May 28th, 2009 at 21:02 in crafts, dream, sabbat, litha, wreath

    Litha is a fun time for kids. The Sun and the warmer weather, green grasses all scream for playtime. But there are also fun crafts that you and your kids can make as well. So if you can corral your kids back into the house or at least your patio, her...

  • Setting up Altar for Litha

    Posted on Monday May 25th, 2009 at 20:42 in altar, decorations, sabbat, litha

    There are many ways that you can decorate your altar for the Sabbat of Litha. You can change the altar cloth to be yellow to represent the Sun. Or you can decorate the altar with different kinds of flowers and plants, either silk or real. Some of th...

  • What is Litha?

    Posted on Thursday May 21st, 2009 at 20:57 in sabbat, litha

    Litha, the Summer Solstice and in some traditions the marriage day of the Gods. Lying across the Wheel of the Year from Yule. While Yule is the height of the dark part of the year and the coming of the light half, Litha is the height of that same lig...