Norse Heathen Holidays

As in common with most pagan faiths, The AEsir main Holy days are. .

The Spring Equinox, typically March 21. This is dedicated to Ostara... The Spring Equinox is also known as: Alban Eilir, Eostar, Eostre, Festival of Trees, Lady Day, NawRuz, No Ruz, Ostara, Ostra, Rites of Spring, and the Vernal Equinox... My honered goddess of choice.

The Summer Solstice, typically June 21. Celebration of the mid summer, longest day of daylight. The Summer Solstice is also known as. Alban Heflin, Alben Heruin, All-couples day, Feast of Epona, Feast of St. John the Baptist, Feill-Sheathain, Gathering Day, Johannistag, Litha, Midsummer, Sonnwend, Thing-Tide, Vestalia.

Yule, which starts on the Winter Solstice (typically December 21) on the Mother Night of Yule. It lasts for 12 days. This is the most important day of the year. Many Norse symbols have been adsorbed by the Christian celebration of Christmas and other pagan groups, like the evergreen trees, Yule logs, holly, etc. . Many pagans also celebrate days between the solstices and equinoxes. Various traditions within Asatru observe them on different dates.

The Charming of the Plow on February 1st weekend, a celebration of Freya and the Disir , Blessing for growing season.

Merry Moon on May 1st weekend, celebration of spring dedicated to Njord and Nerthus.

Harvest or Freyfaxi on August 1st weekend, the first harvest and celebration of Frey and his father Njord.

Fogmoon on November 1st weekend, a celebration of war-dead and Ragnarok Dedicated to Odin and Freya.

Asatruars in North America observe Einherjar, held annually on November 11. This coincides with Veterans Day. It honors those who have been killed in battle and have joined Odon's warriors in Valhalla.

The Sumbel. This is a ritual drinking celebration, in which a horn filled with a drink is passed around the group. Each person delivers a greeting; a toast to the Gods, ancient heroes, or one's ancestors; or a story, song or poem. He or she then drinks from the horn. This can take place on any of the fore mentioned holidays.

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