Guide to Norse Pagan Holidays - Emma Karlsson

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It's 803 A.D. You're at the prow of a Viking longship, waiting to make landfall with your fellow Norse warriors. . The cold air breaches your lungs, the jagged Fjords calm your heart, and the rolling hills ahead of you make you realize that you are home. And the first thought in your mind? The festivities that await you - a battle cry for all-father Odin, a reverence for the magic of Freya, and a celebration for the protection offered by Thor. This book is your portal into the magic of Norse Pagan holidays and festivals, and it'll take you by the hand into a world that is deeply entwined with the power of nature, with countless blessings of Norse gods and goddesses. Inside this portal, you will discover: A comprehensive guide to celebrating Norse paganism - explore the festivities of nature, people, and magic deeply rooted in Norse customs throughout the year A quick guide to the months, days, and the cyclical nature of the Norse calendar (did you know that modern weekdays are named after Norse gods?) The 12 days of Yule - discover why this enchanting festival marks the rebirth of the world (and how it is at the root of modern-day Christmas) Everything you need to know about Blóts - enchanting rituals of reverence and sacrifice practiced by Scandinavian people to this day How the Norse people celebrated the contributions of men and women equally through Bóndadagur and Konudagur Why Midsummer was not a time of supernatural horrors (as pop culture might lead you to believe) but a celebration of fertility and nature's bounty Fascinating tales and enlightening facts, straight from the sagas and historical records of the Norse people And much more. It's about opening a window in time to an era that was more in tune with the mystical magic of nature and bringing it to your doorstep.