First and foremost, Witchcraft or Wicca is a
religion. In "The Sabbats, "Edain McCoy reveals the
eight major holidays of this faith and the many ways in
which they are celebrated. There are two basic types of
holidays. The first come at the Solstices and Equinoxes.
The others divide the time between those dates in two,
resulting in eight major holidays or Sabbats with
approximately the same amount of days between them. The
balance, here, gives the appearance of spokes in a
wheel, so this cycle is commonly called the Wheel of the
Year. The holidays represent two things. First, the
harvest cycle. Each holiday represents a time in the
growth of crops. From planting to growth, from
harvesting to letting the lands lie fallow in the cold
winter, the festivals follow the agricultural cycles of
ancient times. However, they also represent the eternal
love of the God and Goddess, following the God's birth
from the Goddess and his death before she gives birth to
him again. This also follows the pattern of the Sun
which moves from warm and high in the sky to cold and
low in the sky. The book is filled with ways you can
follow the Wheel of the Year, whether you work with a
coven, with your family, or by yourself. You will learn
the secrets of ritual construction and handicrafts
appropriate to each of the festivals. You will also
learn recipes for traditional foods for each holiday and
even songs appropriate to the Sabbats. This is a
wonderful, joyous book filled with color, information,
and wisdom. If you are involved with Paganism in any
way, this book is a must for your studies and practices.
This book functions as both a resource and as a
practical manual for the celebration of the holidays.
Get your copy today.
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