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SAMHAIN

By far the best known Gaelic festival, Samhain marked the end of summer in Ireland, when assemblies were held and the cattle were brought to winter pastures. The traditional (though contested) date is usually given as November 1st, with festivities beginning at dusk on October 31st. Like with Bealtaine, the festival of Samhain is marked by bonfires and an emphasis on protection from Otherworldly forces. Syncretism with All Hallow's Eve resulted in many traditions involving the dead or the Daoine Sidhe roaming the lands on Samhain, looking to snatch away or otherwise harm those who did not observe the proper rites. As such, the wearing of disguises and the creation of charms were meant to ward away unwanted attention. Divination games were also common on Samhain, primarily concerning matters of love and marriage. Hiding trinkets such as coins or rings in plates of food and loaves of bread was the most popular method, although apples and hazelnuts were also employed. Samhain is also the setting for many of Irish mythology's most famous tales, especially stories of wooings and conceptions. Modern Scottish tradition associates Samhain with the Cailleach, the hag of winter, who rules over the colder months. The Brugh na Boinne was particularly associated with Samhain, and modern folklore describes it as the site of battles, feasts, and games carried out by the Daoine Sidhe on Samhain night. This piece features a deer skull to evoke the deer herd of the Cailleach and the traditions surrounding death, with crossed swords and the Brugh na Boinne for the Daoine Sidhe. Loaves of bannock and barmbrack, along with nuts and apples, encompass the culinary aspects of the holiday, and the quaich cup (a common sight at weddings) and divinatory trinkets hint at its more romantic overtones. Finally, bonfire flames, a carved tumshie lantern, and a parshell cross serve as charms to ward away Otherworldly dangers. Lá Fhéile Shamhna sona daoibh!

Merry Christmas everyone

Love this comic and character.

From Doctor Octopus: Year One.

Yo Catholic stuff had so much magic in it, it's not funny. Hell even lifted stuff straight from the pagans. Light a candle at Mass? That's magic. Christmas? Thank you pagans for the most popular Western holiday.

“You can’t be Catholic and an occultist” is the take of someone with an extremely limited understanding of both the faith and the canons it both established and was formed from

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Oh the nostalgia.

could honestly be old news, but just discovered someone recreated the pmd personality test online, with an even longer option! absolutely adore this. 🥹

Aaah! I love these books so much! The illustrations are just gorgeous 😍.

Suntup Editions presents the 'Hannibal Lecter' Art Portfolio. 

8" x 11.5" 18pt cardstock portfolio which is foil stamped and embossed and includes all of the interior illustrations, dust jacket and endpaper art from the four 'Hannibal Lecter' books published through Suntup Editions ('Red Dragon', 'The Silence Of The Lambs', 'Hannibal' and 'Hannibal Rising'), as well as two never-before-seen bonus illustrations from Jason Mowry, for a total of 37 prints, plus a letterpress printed signature page signed by Jason Mowry and Tom Bagshaw.

On sale for pre-order until Friday December 23 2022 through Suntup Editions.

Ah yes this feels familiar.

infp's with social anxiety and adhd

Read some excellent MyLaurie fanfics from Slasherslasher and Burningsoftly and now I want to see a story where Laurie is being hunted by a copycat killer, see how she deals with that, and how our favorite stalker would as well. I don't know I'm just bored and staving off Christmas for as long as I can.

This actually is really nice to see. I've met a lot of people who fall for the homeopathic trap, you've got to be mega careful with this stuff.