Have you ever thought about the connection between the Green Knight and Santa Claus? This is just a quick little thought that’s run through my mind many a Christmas now so I figured I’d share this year! 🙂 The Green Knight can be said to have connections to the Celtic figure of the Holly King,Continue reading “The Green Knight and Father Christmas”
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Crystals for the Arthurianist: Part 1
(Listen to this blog post as a podcast episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SgC9T19IPArHc3gbGUUMA Recorded in November.) Happy spooky season! Seeing as it’s prime time for witchy, pagan and spiritual folk, it seemed like a good time to talk about a fun topic I’ve always wanted to delve into– the Divine Arthuriana. ❤ Particularly via crystals for theContinue reading “Crystals for the Arthurianist: Part 1”
Arthurian Adventure Destinations, Part 3: Italy
(To listen to this post as a podcast episode, click here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HP8RKDVfiEAIaPayIG11a?si=Vcu8ya6yTyu-m6uJGzWkvg ) Greetings, friends! I’m back and very sorry for such a long hiatus! As some of you know, things got a bit hectic this spring and summer for personal reasons– one of which was because I was overseas for a while, earning aContinue reading “Arthurian Adventure Destinations, Part 3: Italy”
Valentine’s Day: Arthurian Edition
(Listen to this post as a podcast episode here.) Happy Valentine’s Day! The day of love is here and there are plenty of ways to celebrate it with an Arthurian flare! And just to clarify: Valentine’s Day may be popular among lovers but I’ve always loved it simply because it’s a day about love, inContinue reading “Valentine’s Day: Arthurian Edition”
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A thought on Christianity and Paganism
(To listen to this post as a podcast episode, click here.) Happy New Year and Happy February, friends! I hope you’re having a fantastic start to 2023! Just a little mid-winter thought for February: As some of you know, I love wintertime and tend to spend a lot of the winter season thinking about GawainContinue reading “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: A thought on Christianity and Paganism”
Arthurian Adventure Destinations, Part 2: South Wales
[To hear this post as a podcast episode, click here!] Greetings, lords and ladies! And happy holidays! Apologies for the lack of posts lately– things have been super busy but I plan on making more time for these posts! I missed this blog dearly. ❤ Since last I wrote, things have finally opened again andContinue reading “Arthurian Adventure Destinations, Part 2: South Wales”
Activities for International Women’s Day: Arthurian Edition
Happy International Women’s Day! Arthurian Legend has a good deal of phenomenal women in it, does it not? I thought about this last night and compiled a list of fun activities to do in honor of Women’s Day (and all month!) inspired by some of the women of the Legend. ❤ Let’s get to celebrating!Continue reading “Activities for International Women’s Day: Arthurian Edition”
Black Voices in Arthurian Legend
(Listen to this post as a podcast episode here.) Hello, friends! I know it’s been so very long since my last post– but I’m back and looking forward to being more active on here again! As we end Black History Month, I wanted to share a few quick thoughts and some great names that deserveContinue reading “Black Voices in Arthurian Legend”
“Hawk of May”: Book Discussion
(Listen to this post as a podcast episode here!) So I finally finished Gillian Bradshaw’s Hawk of May this week. I have to sing its praises for a brief minute! This 5th century tale is steeped in British history and culture, with a simple yet riveting plot line and a delicious touch of magic. ItContinue reading ““Hawk of May”: Book Discussion”
Mabon Apple-Carrot Harvest Cake Recipe
Happy first day of fall and Blessed Mabon, y’all! Mabon is the celebration of the arrival of autumn, falling each year on the fall equinox. The name “Mabon” derives from the name of the Welsh god of light, Mabon ap Modron, son of the Earth Mother goddess, Modron (or Matrona). Modron is believed by some toContinue reading “Mabon Apple-Carrot Harvest Cake Recipe”
