Recent Articles
Winter Nights and the Healing of the Soul
In ancient times, our ancestors lit bonfires during this time year. It was called, among the Celts, the Winter Fire. It was thought that these massive fires would light the path home for their passed kin, a beacon to attract the spirits of their loved ones. Around these fires the Folk would gather and tell stories of their kin and their adventures.
Danish Yule Heart (Julhjarta)
The Danish Yule Heart (Julhjarta) is a beautiful symbol of Freya and Frigga. The loving caresses of our Goddesses warm our hearts and souls through the cold dark season.
A Yule Card by Blakey
Blakey AOR of Frey’s Beacon Hearth in the Northwest of England made this Yule card featuring Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir and he also wrote the verse inside it.
Well done Blakey!
Winter Nights Feast!
A winter nights would not be complete without a scrumptious feast to celebrate. The recipes below are tried and true from Acorn Hollow families! Enjoy, and remember to set a plate out for your ancestors and the wights!
Harvest Wreath
The Harvest Wreath beautiful reminder is a potent symbol of the cycle of life. It is an infinite loop representing our connection – past, present, future. The addition of natural items collected from your neighborhood and local wild areas adds to the unique quality of this craft.
Apples!
Apples are a consummate symbol of autumn. From Idunna in Northern Europe to Pomona in the South, the apple is a holy symbol of fertility and luck. The following are some great crafts to help celebrate life, fertility and the lovely little apple!
The Jack-O-Lantern
The Celts would make these lanterns with scary faces to frighten off malevolent spirits.
Bobbing for Apples
Bobbing for apples has become a staple in Halloween celebrations all over Midgard. Children look forward to this seemingly harmless tradition every year. Although great fun in modern times, bobbing for apples begins with the ancient Celts and Romans.
Odinic Family Friendly Movies
Although too much movie and tv watching is not something Acorn Hollow condones, the reality is that many families enjoy watching movies together. In that spirit, we would like to offer some movies that our families enjoy!
The Burgundians
In this short article I will talk about a little known Germanic people: the Burgundians. The Burgundians have played an important role in what became the modern Switzerland. Indeed the part of the Swiss settled by the Burgundians became the “Suisse Romande” (French speaking part of Switzerland). The German part of Switzerland was settled by another Germanic tribe, the Alamanni.
Family Tree Activity
This activity will help you to visualise your family tree. Here we show you 3 generations, but there is no reason that you should stop there. Talk to parents and grandparents and ask them how far back you can trace your family tree.
A Chain Made of Generations
Ancestor is a word we hear a lot in Odinism. At seasonal blots and special rituals such as a Naming, Profession or Bael we hear it and hopefully within your home you hear this term as well. So what does this word mean and why is it so important?
Defining Normal: Parenting children with special needs from a Folkish perspective.
Finding out that your child is different or special needs can be a very difficult thing to accept. It’s normal to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, sad, and even experience feelings of guilt – that you somehow caused this on them. However it is important to keep focused on your child and what you can personally do help them overcome their obstacles.
Computer Font Holy Symbols
Shawn E AOR shows how to use our computer keys to make some of our holy symbols! Very cool!
An Edda Glossary for Children
A glossary for young folk (and their parents) of the names of many beings, places and things found in the Eddas.
