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Guest Blog by Paula Roscoe

Guest Blog by Paula Roscoe

Druid’s Magic Symbols The Druids were the Celtic tribes’ soothsayers, healers and warriors. The leaders of the tribes would consult with their Druid for everything, from choosing the right time to plant crops, to going into battle. Druids thrived in Britain before the invasion of the Romans in the first and second AD. Druids believe that there is power within nature, that the gods dwell within the landscape and that they speak to you through symbols and signs that work on your inner instincts. (Something modern men have long forgotten to use!) Druids lived and breathed nature. They lived among…

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Easter Lore

Easter Lore

Easter is called a moveable feast because the date changes every year. Easter Sunday can fall on any date from 22 March to 25 April. The reason for this variation in the date of Easter is based on the lunar calendar (moon) rather than our more well-known solar one. Easter always falls on the first Sunday following the full Moon after the 21st March. In 2023 Good Friday is on 7th April and Easter Monday on 10th April.             Symbolism has always played an important part in festivals and celebrations, and Easter is no exception to this rule. Before Christianity…

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April Fools Day

April Fools Day

April Fools’ Day is an annual custom on 1 April consisting of practical jokes and hoaxes. Jokesters often expose their actions by shouting “April Fools!” at the recipient. Even mass media can be involved in these pranks, which may be revealed as such the following day. The custom of setting aside a day for playing harmless pranks upon one’s friends, family and neighbour has been relatively common in the world historically. Enjoy yours!

Here is some Light Entertainment for those who share their lives with Cats or Dogs.

Here is some Light Entertainment for those who share their lives with Cats or Dogs.

If you are looking for someone who will: Go crazy because they are so delighted to see you. Sit by you to watch a soppy film when football is on the other side. Be happy to go out with you at any time. Eat everything you prepare with no mention of “Mum used to make it better.” Never insist on the sports page before you even see the paper. Not care whether you are old, young, fat, thin, attractive or not. Always listen attentively, and love you with unending devotion… GET A DOG On the other hand, if you want…

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Where and Why did we ever start using Piggy Banks?

Where and Why did we ever start using Piggy Banks?

The invention of the piggy bank originated over 600 years ago in the 15th century when people would use pots to store what money they had. At that time, metal was an expensive commodity and not frequently used for household equipment. Household items such as plates and pots were made from an  affordable clay called ‘pygg’. During The Middle Ages, whenever folks could save an extra coin or two, they dropped it into one of their clay jars forged from the orange-coloured clay material. These money containers were not as a matter of course made in the shape of pigs, but…

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St Patrick’s Day

St Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is officially observed on March 17 each year, which is believed to have been the date St Patrick died in the 5th Century. Strange as it may seem, the man who would become St. Patrick was born in Britain (part of the Roman Empire at the time) as Maewyn Succat in the late 4th century. His family were Christians, but it’s said that Maewyn himself was an atheist until he reached 16 years of age. His life changed at that point when he was kidnapped by pirates and taken to Ireland. After 6 years in captivity herding…

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Spring/Vernal Equinox

Spring/Vernal Equinox

All around the world, different cultures express their gratitude and welcome Spring with celebrations and rituals honouring a new beginning. The Spring Equinox is an annual astronomical event to witness the balance that comes with an equal day and night. The word “equinox” derives its name from the Latin term “eqi” which means “equal” and “nox” which means “night”. According to the astronomical calendar, there are two equinoxes each year in March and September, when the day and night are approximately 12 hours each everywhere on Earth. Many cultures around the world celebrate the whole day as the March equinox….

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