New Years

HEy guys,
New years is coming up. For Wiccans, the new year starts on October 31. But what's wrong with celebrating the calendar new year as well?

Hopefully, by now you've realized that being Wiccan is about being yourself. We all go by the Wiccan Wheel of the year, but it's okay to honor holidays other than the 8 Sabbats. There's no reason to feel left out on New Year's Eve when all your friends are out partying.

Everything you celebrate will lead you down your own personal Spiritual Path. It's what makes you an individual. And the reasons to party may not be Pagan in origin, but they are of Spiritual importance to you. So why not?

Here are a few traditional things associated with the New Year:

First Footing:
The first person to enter your house could bring you luck for the rest of the year. Traditionally, this person would be a tall, dark, and handsome man for the best luck. The worst luck would be a red-headed woman. (Sorry. I know it sounds sad)

Fire Festivals:
Fire is burned to drive away evil spirits. This idea could be Pagan originated. In some traditions, it's the reason for fireworks and bonfires.

Cleaning:
Kind of like Spring Cleaning. Families ready the house for the new year. They get rid of the thing they don't need. This is in recognition of the light taking over darkness. Days become longer as nights become shorter.


Okay. I have one announcement to make. I have an account on Wiccan Space:
http://wiccanspace.com/profile/alice
And also an account on WitchVox:
http://www.witchvox.com/vn/vn_detail/dt_pa.html?a=usil&id=293218

Check 'em out!

Blessed Be.
Alice