Celebrate the Earth: A Year of Holidays in the Pagan Tradition
Published to coincide with the Pagan holiday Samhain on October  31st, this new title by a renowned author and Witch will appeal to  spiritualists and environmentalists alike as it celebrates the eight  holidays in the Pagan tradition.  The Pagan origins of many of our  everyday traditions, including the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox,  are celebrated here as holidays that spring from the seasons of the  earth. Wit its practical suggestions for enjoying seasonal renewal,Celebrate The Earthblends all the richness and ancient lore of  Witchcraft with how-to advice to create a modern-day celebration of  nature.  For each holiday, it offers instructions on: Earth  magic--sample rituals, preparation, garb, herbcraft, spellcraft, and  magical stones, for promoting love, romance, and healing. Holiday  fare--recipes and menus to prepare. Ancient activities--crafts and  games passed down through generations. Also included is a list of  sources--an extensive bibliography, plus lists of specialty shops and  mail order catalogs.