This week, in Hag Stone Journal, we explore harvest festivals and Thanksgiving. I write about ancient harvest rites in Britain, sacred wooden spoons, Grandpa Fred’s oyster dressing, a New Moon releasing ritual, hints for hosting a Friendsgiving, and more. “Harvest festivals, like Thanksgiving, have a history that stretches back to ancient Greek women who honored […]
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Old Ways of Appalachia – Planting by the signs of the Zodiac
Excerpt from Issue 8: Traditions “The people of Appalachia had many old ways, as they were descended from many different places: most immigrated from Ireland and Scotland, but the diverse Appalachian population also included people from Germany, Sweden, and African countries. Their customs combined with ways taught by Native Americans and created many traditions unique […]
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Check out this week’s Hag Stone Journal issue on Traditions. We explore various traditions out of Appalachia, like granny magic, planting by the zodiac signs, and burial customs. Also Catholic novenas, poet Wendell Berry, bullet journals and more. Starting at $1 a week, you’ll receive new content every week, with over a dozen activities/topics around […]
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