Folgen

  • Let's Celebrate: Yule/Winter Solstice

    Let's Celebrate: Yule/Winter Solstice
    Dec 22 2024

    This episode we are celebrating Jul or Yule. The ancient pagan winter festival that currently corresponds to our modern day Christmas and the winter solstice. The CeLibation for this episode is a Traditional Swedish GloggFor this CeLibation you need: 1 bottle of red wine1 cinnamon sticks1 tsp cardamom1 tsp ginger ½ orange zest6 whole cloves½ orange peel, hollowed out½ cup rum½ cup sugaroptional:​​1/2 cup blanched whole almonds½ cup raisinsTo make a mocktail/alcohol free glogg you can either replace the red wine with an alcohol free red wine or a mixture of about 500 ml of pomegranate juice and 250 ml of apple juice, and omit the rum. (***Fire warning, be very careful. don’t do this around flammable things.don’t say i didn’t warn you.***) 1. Put the cinnamon stick, cardamom, ginger, and cloves in a mesh bag or cheesecloth.2. If you are using the almonds and raisins Place them in a pot and pour the bottle of wine or juice over it and add the satchel of spices, turn heat to med-low3. Cut an orange or mandarin in half, remove the orange sections and leave the peel intact to make a little cup. Place it on top of a small fireproof glass to keep it stable and pour the rum inside the orange peel. Set the rum on fire. Once the fire is going well, slowly sprinkle the sugar over the flames to let the sugar caramelize, I added a little cinnamon to my sugar for a little pyrotechnics show for my own amusement.4. Once you’ve added all the sugar, add the flaming mixture into the caldron. I actually used both halves of the mandarin and did this step in 2 parts. Pouring the flaming mixture is the dangerous part of this recipe, so be sure to do this away from anything flammable, especially yourself. Please don’t burn your house or yourself trying to make this recipe. You can also set the alcohol on fire inside a fire proof container that is deep enough that the liquid and fire won’t spill out5. Don’t let it reach a boil, keep it at a low simmer for approx 5-10 mins to let the flavors meld together. Keep warm on a very low heat.Serve in a mug with a few of the almonds and raisins at the bottom of the mug. This is a quintessential winter cocktail. With the traditional warming spices and the red wine, it’s guaranteed to warm you this holiday season.References:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cf13a3790353a0001051a77/t/674dfbe8676dad6c86986f11/1733164008411/10+Ways+to+Rest+and+Restore.jpghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yulehttps://www.ameyacohen.com/yulebundle?mc_cid=7498def295&mc_eid=100d500f10https://blogs.transparent.com/swedish/swedish-jul-a-christian-tradition-with-pagan-roots/https://www.bivrost.com/jul-a-nordic-christmas-pt-1-the-ancient-sun-feast/https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/yule-day-of-winter-solsticehttps://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/qy6omkl21xbdjj0m8b1b2eh6361uif?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=6759ba47e4a67e508f55e127&ss_email_id=675aecc1548d23453bbc58aa&ss_campaign_name=New+Yule+Printable+and+a+new+hobby&ss_campaign_sent_date=2024-12-12T14%3A02%3A45Z
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    35 Min.
  • Let's Celebrate: Samhain AKA Halloween

    Let's Celebrate: Samhain AKA Halloween
    Nov 1 2024

    In this episode we are celebrating Samhain, the last of the 3 harvest festivals in the wheel of the year, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. This holiday is more modernly refered to as Halloween. Listen to learn more about the history, it's evolution, and how you can incorporate old traditions into your new celebrations.


    The CeLibation for this episode is a Pomegranate Daiquiri in honor of Persephone's descent into the underworld.

    • 2 oz coconut rum
    • 1 oz red vermouth
    • 1 oz pomegranate juice

    Shake, strain into glass

    For the mocktail option:

    • 2 oz. coconut water
    • 2 oz. pomegranate juice

    Shake with ice, strain into martini glass



    References:

    Death Makes a Holiday: A Cultural History of Halloween by ⁠David J. Skal⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Death-Makes-Holiday-Cultural-Halloween/dp/158234230X

    ⁠https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain⁠

    ⁠https://www.babyquip.com/blog/spooky-history-of-halloween?utm_term=&utm_campaign=Search-International-Mexico_Generic&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&gclid=CjwKCAjw-KipBhBtEiwAWjgwrDX3cvhql2Now9oCTQLXNBm3T59lxEuWNW9eoDscKICCwZ8KBURBPhoC7ekQAvD_BwE⁠

    ⁠https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/#:~:text=Yet%2C%20the%20Halloween%20holiday%20has,costumes%20to%20ward%20off%20ghosts⁠.

    ⁠https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween⁠

    ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween⁠

    ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain⁠

    ⁠https://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/a40250/heres-why-we-really-celebrate-halloween/⁠

    ⁠https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-we-celebrate-halloween⁠⁠https://celticranch.com/blogs/celtic-culture/lughnasa#:~:text=Lughnasa%20is%20the%20first%20of,all%20%E2%80%93%20Samhain%20on%20October%2031⁠.
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    28 Min.
  • Let's Celebrate! Mabon: The Autumnal Equinox Festival

    Let's Celebrate! Mabon: The Autumnal Equinox Festival
    Sep 22 2024

    In this episode we're diving into the Autumnal Equinox Festival modernly known as Mabon. It may or may not be as ancient as some people believe. Listen to the entire episode to learn more about the 2nd harvest festival of the year.


    The CeLibation for this episode is a Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini

    • 3 oz. strong coffee or espresso
    • 2 oz. milk of choice
    • 1 oz. pumpkin spice simple syrup
    • shot of vodka or rum
    • ice

    shake all ingredients together and strain into glass.

    For a mocktail version omit the alcohol for an iced pumpkin spice latte. You can always strain it into a martini glass as well to feel more festive.


    References:

    https://www.juliebatchos.com/resources/2022920-6zx4wxytf3b5a5y0tknd8nq3gum6lr

    https://mysticbrilliance.com/how-to-celebrate-mabon/

    https://www.outdoorapothecary.com/celebrating-mabon/

    https://dailydish.co.uk/a-mabon-celebration-rituals-blessings/

    https://greenwitchfarm.com/mabon-celebrate-harvest/

    https://www.ohmterra.com/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mabon
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    37 Min.
  • Let's Celebrate: Lughnasadh and Lammas

    Let's Celebrate: Lughnasadh and Lammas
    Jul 31 2024
    Welcome to this episode where we're diving into the vibrant celebration of Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas. This is the 1st of the 3 harvest festivals of the Wheel of the Year holidays. Lughnasadh marks the first of the three harvest festivals in the Wheel of the Year holidays, a time-honored tradition that connects us to the cycles of nature and the bounty of the Earth. Listen now to learn more about this celebration, it's history and traditions, and how you can celebrate Lughnasadh in 2024.The CeLibation for this episode is A Honey Basil GimletFor this celibation you need:½ oz Honey Basil Syrup(Blend together 1 cup basil leaves, ½ cup water, ½ cup honey, and a pinch of sea salt and strain)2 oz. gin1 oz. lime juiceice Add gin, lime juice and syrup to ice in a shaker. Shake, strain, and enjoy.***For a mocktail, replace the gin with sparkling water.***References:https://www.ask-angels.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-celebrate-lughnasadh/https://www.mabonhouse.co/lughnasadhhttps://www.zoryawellness.com/post/lammas-pagan-holiday-how-to-celebrate-lammas-10-simple-ideashttps://magickalspot.com/lammas/https://www.thewholesomewitch.com/lammas-lughnasadh-activities/https://ravynwood.com/celebrating-lammas/https://morella-ulalume.com/celebrating-lammas-lughnasadh/https://www.almanac.com/quarter-days-and-cross-quarter-dayshttps://bycagla.com/lammas-celebration/https://nationaltoday.com/lughnasadh/https://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-festivals/lughnasadhhttps://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Lughnasadhhttps://www.irishcentral.com/culture/lughnasa-celtic-festival-traditionshttps://www.vercida.com/uk/articles/celebrating-lughnasadhhttps://youtu.be/ygEQB4V_GTUhttps://steemit.com/food/@sangeeta/lunastain-breadhttp://www.crystalwind.ca/find-your-way/neopagan-path/tools-of-the-craft/how-to-make-corn-dollieshttps://nationaltoday.com/lammas-day/https://www.almanac.com/fact/lammas-day-from-the-old-english-holidayhttps://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-lammas-lughnasad/https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=462http://www.annafranklin.co.uk/page48.htmlhttps://www.thenational.scot/news/19511595.burrymans-day-people-south-queensferry-mark/
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    44 Min.
  • Let's Celebrate: Litha/Summer Solstice/Midsummer

    Let's Celebrate: Litha/Summer Solstice/Midsummer
    Jun 20 2024
    In this episode, we’re celebrating the Summer Solstice AKA Midsummer or Litha! Listen to learn more.The CeLibation for this episode is a Plum Rum CeLibation2 oz Rum½ oz Agave syrupJuice from half a lime Juice from half an orange2 ripe plum, pitted with skin1 oz waterAdd all ingredients to blender, strain over ice in a champagne coupe. For a mocktail, omit the rum and add 2 more oz of water, you can still pour it into a champagne coupe so you feel extra fancy. Resources: https://www.almanac.com/content/first-day-summer-summer-solsticehttps://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/moon/strawberry.htmlhttps://www.almanac.com/quarter-days-and-cross-quarter-dayshttps://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-litha/https://www.mabonhouse.co/lithahttps://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/litha-traditions-and-ritualshttps://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/history-of-summer-solstice-traditionshttps://thebusypagan.com/pagan-holidays/litha/https://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/a-history-of-litha-and-midsummers-nighthttps://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/a-history-of-litha-and-midsummers-nighthttps://www.cerdeirahomeforcreativity.com/our-blog/2023/06/09-litha-celebrating-radiance-midsummerhttps://www.outdoorapothecary.com/strawberry-moon/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holly_King_and_Oak_Kinghttps://www.britishcouncil.cn/en/shakespearelives/science/lovepotions#:~:text=One%20of%20Shakespeare's%20most%20famous,wild%20pansy%20(Viola%20tricola).https://www.tribal-wisdom.org/page/1025/soltstice-traditions#:~:text=Traditionally%2C%20Midsummer%20is%20celebrated%20with,day%20in%20the%20solar%20calendar.https://www.guidememalta.com/en/experience-the-amazing-equinox-phenomena-at-hagar-qim-mnajdra-templeshttps://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/a-prehistoric-native-american-pictograph-that-signals-the-summer-solstice/viewer
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    36 Min.
  • Let's Celebrate: The Wheel of the Year

    Let's Celebrate: The Wheel of the Year
    May 27 2024

    • For this episode, instead of celebrating a particular holiday, we're doing a deeper dive into what is the Celtic Wheel of the Year!

      The CeLibation for this episode is an Irish Wheel of the Year Cocktail!

      • When deciding on this cocktail, I chose the irish whiskey for the celtic or irish component and orange because oranges seem to go with every season, for the spring and summer they are in tropical beverages and in the fall and winter they pair perfectly with apples and cinnamon for warm, cozy beverages as well. And I chose rosemary since it is an evergreen that lives through all the seasons.

      To make this CeLibation you need:

      • 2 oz. Irish Whiskey

      • Juice from 1 orange

      • ½ oz. rosemary infused simple syrup

      • ½ oz. orange liquor

      • Top with seltzer

      Garnish with orange wheel or rosemary sprig
      For a mocktail you’ll mix the orange, rosemary simple syrup with sparkling water or you could use ginger ale for an extra depth of flavor.

    • References:

      IMBOLC / CANDLEMAS (February 2) (Cross-quarter, Fire Festival)

      OSTARA / SPRING EQUINOX (March 20-23) (Quarter Festival, Equinox)

      BEALTAINE / MAY DAY (May 1) (Cross-quarter, Fire Festival)

      LITHA / MIDSUMMER / SUMMER SOLSTICE (June 20-23) (Quarter Festival, Solstice)

      LUGHNASADH / LAMMAS (August 1) (Cross-quarter, Fire Festival)

      MABON / AUTUMN EQUINOX (September 20-23) (Quarter Festival, Equinox)

      SAMHAIN (October 31) (Cross-quarter, Fire Festival)

      YULE / MIDWINTER / WINTER SOLSTICE (December 20-23) (Quarter Festival, Solstice)

      https://www.dingledruid.com/general-5#:~:text=The%20Celtic%20Wheel%20of%20the%20Year%20comprises%20eight%20festivals%20spaced,fall%20around%20the%20same%20dates.

      https://thecelticjourney.wordpress.com/the-celts/wheel-of-the-year/
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    17 Min.
  • Let's Celebrate: Beltane

    Let's Celebrate: Beltane
    Apr 30 2024

    • This episode, we’re celebrating Beltane also known as Walpurgisnacht or May Day, and for me, it’s always been the day I was born.

    • The CeLibation for this episode is a

      Frozen Mango Rum CeLibation

      For this CeLibation you need

      *3 cubes of frozen mango puree about 2-3 oz.

      *Juice from ½ a lime

      *1 oz of rum

      *Sparkling water

      *Tajin

      Add the frozen mango puree, lime juice, rum, and sparkling water in a blender and blend until smooth, rim your glass with a lime wedge and dip in tajin and garnish with a lime wedge.

      If you want a mocktail celebration you can omit the rum and add 2 oz of orange or apple juice.


      References:

      https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-holidays-beltane-and-the-last-day-of-ridvan/

      https://beltane.org/about-beltane/

      https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/beltane-may-day-festival-facts

      https://www.theseasonalsoul.com/what-is-beltane/

      https://wemoon.ws/blogs/pagan-holiday-traditions/beltane

      https://www.outdoorapothecary.com/how-to-celebrate-beltane/

      https://www.storyhouse.org/eva8.html

      https://www.learnreligions.com/the-legend-of-the-may-queen-2561660

      https://beltane.org/2012/02/19/may-queen-and-green-man/#:~:text=The%20May%20Queen%20embodies%20purity,cannot%20exist%20without%20each%20other.

      https://meaganrosewilson.com/2021/04/beltane/

      https://www.thornandclaw.com/blogs/news/how-to-celebrate-beltane

      https://thefoldmag.com/wellness/the-wheel-of-the-year-celebrating-beltane

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maypole

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beltane
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    24 Min.
  • Let's Celebrate: Spring Equinox/Ostara

    Let's Celebrate: Spring Equinox/Ostara
    Mar 19 2024
    The Spring Equinox has been celebrated since prehistoric times as a sacred time of the year. This is a time when day and night come back into balance. In this episode I discuss the history behind Spring Equinox festivals all over the world, how the people before us celebrated it, how it evolved into the holiday it is now, and I discuss how people have been reconnecting and celebrating the Spring Equinox now and how we can incorporate these new and old traditions to celebrate a new way. To make this CeLibation you need:1 egg white3 oz. gin¾ oz lime juice½ oz hibiscus simple syrup1 cup water1 cup sugar¾ cup dried hibiscus flowersSimmer the sugar and water until the sugar dissolves, add the hibiscus and simmer for 15 mins, take off the heat and let cool for 20 mins To make the celibation; add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake really hard for 30 secs to get the egg white to create a froth.You can omit the egg white if you are vegan or if you aren’t into egg whites in your beverages, you’re celebration just won’t have a frothy top layer. For a mocktail CeLibation, you can make the hibiscus simple syrup and add it to ginger ale along with the lime juice, to get the pine-y gin flavors you can add some rosemary or juniper berries if you can find them with the hibiscus flowers when you’re making the simple syrup. References: OSTARA / SPRING EQUINOX (March 20-23) (Quarter Festival, Equinox)https://sugarandcharm.com/easy-hibiscus-gin-sour?section-1https://bewitchedesthetics.com/ostara/https://thenewpagan.wordpress.com/ostara-spring-equinox/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nowruzhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernal_Equinox_Dayhttps://thesynergycompany.com/blogs/news/spring-equinox-celebrations-around-the-worldhttps://flaar-mesoamerica.org/2023/03/23/the-spring-equinox-its-importance-within-the-mayan-culture/https://writualplanner.com/blogs/news/what-is-ostara-and-ways-to-celebrate-it?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=19829447984&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAopuvBhBCEiwAm8jaMRf7pzHNDRMld-Ej-UOgTvNcN5bF4wUog8M876j4kmzfMJ7TBwRQTxoCZX0QAvD_BwEhttps://www.learnreligions.com/ostara-rites-and-rituals-2562469https://www.learnreligions.com/ostara-rites-and-rituals-2562469https://www.patheos.com/blogs/aidankelly/2017/05/naming-ostara-litha-mabon/https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/equinox/https://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-festivals/spring-equinox-alban-eilirhttps://www.learnreligions.com/history-of-ostara-the-spring-equinox-2562485https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybelehttps://britishheritage.com/stonehenge-spring-equinoxhttps://www.arkansasstateparks.com/events/spring-equinox-sunset-tour/74579551https://www.theirishjewelrycompany.com/blog/post/celtic-mythology-and-the-spring-equinox-a-time-of-renewal-and-rebirth#:~:text=Another%20common%20tradition%20during%20the,seeds%2C%20both%20literally%20and%20metaphorically.
    Mehr anzeigen Weniger anzeigen
    43 Min.