Sunday, January 25, 2009

Samhain

Dead Tree End of Summer by Ledent
Dead Tree End of Summer

Samhain marks Summers End , the end of the years Harvest Season.
It is a time to celebrate the seasons ends , and to prepare for the coming winter.

Samhain celebrated much like Mexican Day of The Dead as a time to Pray for and commune with the ancestors that have passed.

Samhain is also considered the night when the barrier between the world (Solid / Spiritual) is which is belived to facilitate communications between the world.

Items for a Samhain Altar :

  • Photos of the beloved passed
  • Items given to you by the beloved passed
  • Items of food , gifts , or letter to the beloved passed
  • Prized Items from the seasons Harvest.
  • Items of Consecration and Cleansing
  • Items of Protection
  • Drying Herbs
  • Bundled Sticks , Twigs , and Wood bound for ritual usage throughout the year.
  • Dried Gourd Bowls
  • Seed that have been saved for next years use.

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