Wiccan Feasts, Celebrations, and Rituals: Make the most of special days with witchy rites, decorations, and herbal magic touches

by Silja

A beautifully illustrated guide from a Celtic Wiccan High Priestess to celebrating the Wiccan way, from Halloween to handfastings, as well as everyday rituals to enhance all areas of your life.

The Wiccan calendar is marked by significant festivals, called sabbats. The most famous is Halloween, also known as Samhain, but you will be familiar with others, too, such as the Summer and Winter Solstices. Wiccans celebrate these sabbats with rituals, crafts, and food and drink, and in this book, Silja reveals how you can bring some of that magic into your life, even if working as a solitary witch. She also details other special days, such as August 23, the Roman festival of Vulcanalia, which is celebrated with bonfires. Discover, too, how Wiccans celebrate personal rites of passage, such as the naming of a baby and a couple committing to each other in a Wiccan wedding, known as a handfasting. Finally, Silja explains how to write your own daily, weekly, or monthly rituals to bring you peace and happiness. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this is your essential guide to all Wiccan celebrations.

144 pages, Paperback

Published October 12, 2021

Reviews

[Arlow · Rating 3 out of 5]

informative and fun! I'll definitely be adding some of these rituals to my own spiritual practice.

[Kimberly Jackson · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book seems like a children's style book, not one for adults. Very glossed over verbiage on celebrations and rituals. Wouldn't recommend

[Gemma · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book for Christmas from my partner, and haven’t added it to goodreads until now. I asked for the book after I saw the title - the cover had not yet been revealed - in a list of new books that a publisher I like was going to publish soon (when I was looking for Christmas presents for other people). The blurb indicated that this was very much in keeping with the type of book that I’ve been searching for for a while. I honestly didn’t expect much, but wanted to give it a go. It is such a beautiful book. This is basically exactly what I’ve been searching for. A brief overview of seasonal dates that I can flick to for a basic refresher of the history / meaning of the day - plus foods, colours, blessings, and crafts to do. Every solstice and sabbat I end up spending agggggges online trying to find recipes and blessings that fit my mood. Or crafts / house decorations that are pretty, but not too strenuous (and can be done with kids). While I’ve built up my own traditions based around blogs and ideas from other people, it is so nice to use this as a guide. It also suits my vibe to a T. Which is a big surprise, because often Wiccan stuff can be a bit too hippie for me, or spiritual in the wrong way (aka the wrong way for me, obviously not for others). I was particularly impressed with the blessings. It’s all very nature based, and not tied into the more ‘religious’ elements of Wiccan. But also, it is clear and open enough in it’s presentation that it really gives you the tools to celebrate in whatever way suits you, while honouring traditions. So, if you wanted to include more of the ‘religious’ elements, you very easily could. It certainly includes information that could lead you to add references to certain gods and goddesses. The information provided also allows you to do more research on certain aspects if they pique your interest. I am seriously so impressed with how much this book resonated with me, and is everything that I’ve been looking for for a long, long time. The illustrations are so pretty and fun too! Love it! 💕

[Heaether · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for families wanting to celebrate pagan centered holidays. Easy to read and lots of suggestions for foods, crafts, and rituals.