For witches practicing in the “broom closet”—keeping their spirituality hidden—Thanksgiving presents a unique challenge. Balancing family expectations while staying connected to your magical practice can be difficult. This guide provides discreet ways to celebrate Thanksgiving while maintaining your privacy. Discreet Thanksgiving Rituals for Closeted Witches Kitchen Witchery: Infusing Magic into Traditional Dishes Cooking can be…
There are many controversies surrounding the American holiday of Thanksgiving. From its racist and genocidal past, some find it hard to celebrate this holiday. Thanksgiving is also controversial for some Christians because of its possible ties to certain pagan holidays. But do the similarities between two holidays make Thanksgiving pagan? Or do the similarities simply…
In all cultures and all religions, giving thanks for what you have and what you are given is important. Many cultures have a Thanksgiving ritual to celebrate the harvest of the year. This is true for pagans and witches as much as it is for anyone else. What do we give thanks for? There are…
This harvest festival is fast approaching, so what do witches do for Thanksgiving? How do pagans and witches celebrate this holiday of giving thanks? Most witches and pagans do what everyone else does for Thanksgiving: spend time with family, enjoy the outdoors, and give thanks for all that they have. This might include a Thanksgiving…
Hello, fellow witches! As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, we are reminded of the bountiful harvest that is upon us. Thanksgiving, a national holiday celebrated by many, holds deep meaning for us as pagans. It is a time to give thanks for the blessings of the earth, connect with our ancestors,…