What is Samhain?
Samhain is a festival of Celtic origin, a celebration during which people paid their respects to the deceased. Today in paganism, it represents the last harvest festival before winter where the deceased and the beginning of winter are celebrated. For some pagans, Samhain is the witches' new year. We know this holiday by another name: Halloween.
How to celebrate Samahain?
Perform a ritual, leave offerings, honor your ancestors and/or deities.
Symbols:
Colors: black, orange, green, dark purple, dark yellow and brown. Protective crystals: amethyst, black obsidian, orange calcite, tiger's eye, smoky quartz. The four elements but notably water and fire. Pumpkins, apples, acorns, pomegranate, rowan berries. Cinnamon, star anise, rosemary, mugwort. Chrysanthemums and marigold flowers. Apple trees and oaks. Bats, cats, wolves, owls and bears. Deities linked to death, harvests, autumn, agriculture and the sun: Demeter, Cerridwen, Dionysus, Hecate, Lilith, Hades and Persephone, Hestia, and Hermes. Candles, bones, brooms, mirror, bonfire, jack'o'lantern, altars, scythe, athame, straw man.
Used materials:
acrylic yarn, stuffing, safety eyes (plastic)
How to take care of it:
Prefer a delicate hand wash (water and a little soap) and let dry in the open air.
My stuffed animals are 100% handmade with lots of love :3
Not suitable for children.
Colors in photos may vary slightly from reality.
Pattern: @grimgrinninggoats
