As the days shorten and winter's chill takes hold, the ancient festival of Yule emerges as a comforting source of light and warmth. Yule, with roots in Norse and Scandinavian traditions, is a pagan winter solstice festival….
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As the and the days grow shorter and the crisp autumn breeze rustles through the colourful leaves, our thoughts turn to a time-honoured and magical celebration: Samhain. This ancient Celtic festival (pronounced "sow-in”), marks the transition between the light half of the year and the dark half of the year. Samhain, celebrated on the eve October 31st to the 1st of November, has evolved into what we now know as Halloween. In this blog post, we will explore the essence of Samhain, its history, rituals, activities, home decor, and ways to celebrate this enchanting festival.
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Whether you're a fan of pumpkin spice lattes, apple picking, or simply love the warm and inviting atmosphere of fall, decorating your home for autumn can be a delightful creative endeavor. In this blog, we'll guide you through some simple yet effective ways to infuse your living space with the spirit of autumn…
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As the days grow shorter and the leaves begin to change, the earth quietly shifts from the vibrant energy of summer to the introspective embrace of autumn. In the wheel of the year, this transitional moment is marked by Mabon, a harvest festival that holds a special place in the hearts of those who cherish the changing seasons and the rhythms of nature….
Litha, also known as Midsummer, is one of the eight seasonal celebrated as part of pagan Wheel of the Year. It falls on the summer solstice
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Beltane is a pagan festival, celebrated on May 1st or the night before, marking the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere
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Imbolc marks the beginning of spring. It is held around the 1st - 2nd February, at the half-way point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox….
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Yule is the old pagan celebration of the winter solstice, marking the longest night of the year and then the return of the sun. The main three themes of Yule are: candles, feasting and magic! It’s time to release any negativity in your life and start looking to the future. The best way to celebrate by a long shot is to host a Yule feast on the night of the 21st December (or any days around the winter solstice). Here’s our ideas on how to host the best Yuletide celebration.
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Whether you celebrate Christmas or Yule this midwinter, we have a list of great ideas on how to decorate your home in a natural and beautiful way. Read on to discover our suggestions…
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Read all about the Yule, the pagan celebration of the winter solstice and our list of easy way celebrate Yule…
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Originating from ancient Celtic traditions, the pagan festival of Samhain is celebrated between October 31 and November 1. The final of the three pagan Harvest festivals, Samhain marks the midpoint between the Fall Equinox and the Winter Solstice and start of the ‘darker-half’ of the year….
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Unique Halloween decoration ideas. Whether you want to go for rustic, cute, unique or scary, we have you covered. Have a read through our ideas and get decorating….
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Try our easy autumn art project and make an Halloween Pumpkin painting using watercolour pens and black ink. Autumn is the perfect time to stay inside and get creative. Wrap up warm, grab a cup of tea and have fun with this pumpkin art project. Follow our easy step-by-step instructions to create a lovely pumpkin painting with lots of interesting textures and colours!
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Here at Drawn Together Art, we love the moon, especially the full moon. It inspires so much of our art. Find out the dates of the full moon of 2021 and some more information about the moon names….
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Make your own natural wreath with this simple DIY Christmas craft project. We used foraged materials from the garden, some pine twigs left over from the Christmas tree and homemade dried orange slices. Get some mulled wine and pop on some Christmas tunes and make this natural yuletide decoration to make your home feel festive and cosy!
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10 Creative, Cosy and Spooky Halloween Activities to enjoy safely in 2020! Make some Halloween art, create a super cosy halloween at home, or enjoy some safe outdoor activities, such as a Halloween Trail and Spooky Walk at Dusk. Halloween 2020 will also see a rare full blue moon so maybe try a spot of Moon gazing….
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