Archive for the 'Faith, Folk & Family' Category

The Kidnapping of Idunna Part 2: Idunna’s Golden Apples

Jennifer AOR on May 16th 2010

Conclusion of myth of the kidnapping of Idunna as told by Thorfinn AOR.

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The Kidnapping of Idunna Part 1: Loki’s Tricks Turn Nasty

Jennifer AOR on May 16th 2010

The story of the kidnapping of Idunna as retold by Thorfinn AOR.

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Poems by the children of AH Shropshire

Jennifer AOR on May 13th 2010

Three 5 line poems written by the McFarland children of Acorn Hollow Shropshire.

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The Wall of Asgard

Jennifer AOR on Apr 25th 2010

The myth concerning the building of Asgard’s wall as retold by Thorfinn AOR.

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The Creation

Jennifer AOR on Apr 25th 2010

The creation myth retold by Thorfinn AOR.

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Traces of the Odinic in the “God” of Beowulf

Jennifer AOR on Sep 21st 2009

An excellent article by Jim S. AOR on teaching children about our faith, heritage and history through the traces that can be found within our lore.

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Hey Ho High Midsummer

Jennifer AOR on Jun 8th 2009

From the summer 2008 issue of The OR KIDS Bulletin. An article concerning Midsummer traditions throughout the Northern lands.

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Ostara Word Search

Jennifer AOR on Mar 6th 2009

Printable Ostara themed word search suitable for children of reading age.

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Ostara Tulip Coloring Page

Jennifer AOR on Mar 6th 2009

Printable tulip coloring page suitable for all ages with text from The Odinic Rite Book of Blotar Ostara Summer Finding Blot.

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Ostara: Dot to Dot

Jennifer AOR on Mar 6th 2009

Draw a line from one number to the next in numerical order to reveal the hidden Ostara oriented picture!

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Teaching Heritage

Hyndla OR on Feb 10th 2009

Ten easy ways to teach your child about their heritage.

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Fostering Odinist Children

Hyndla OR on Feb 10th 2009

In our fast paced world, we tend to neglect the most beautiful expression of our Ancestors: our children. Many families are at a loss on how to involve children in our Ways because many of us were not raised Odinist. In the following, some ideas will be put forth, so Odinist families can begin building the future of our Folk.

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Children’s Blot

Hyndla OR on Feb 10th 2009

A blot designed for children which they can conduct themselves.

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Folk Building

Hyndla OR on Feb 10th 2009

Folk building is a basic concept that should be a vital concern for all folkish people. The theory of folk building is to create a community within a community. This concept is based on a web structure starting with the individual. Each person that makes up a Folk Community contributes to his or her family.

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Winter Nights

Hyndla OR on Feb 10th 2009

This is a celebration steeped in many Germanic, Celtic and Norse Folk traditions. From leaving ‘snacks’ out for the household spirits to lighting bonfires to guide the good spirits of ancestors and heroes to their kin, this is a holiday not to be missed.

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The Family Altar

Hyndla OR on Feb 10th 2009

The focal point for the Odinist home is the Family Altar. It provides an order among the chaos of everyday life. The Altar allows the whole family to honor the Gods and Goddesses, house and land wights, and our ancestors.…

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Yule (French Canada): Playing the Spoons!

Hyndla OR on Feb 10th 2009

French Canadians are well known for their joie de vivre, this includes playing and dancing to fine jigs and reels during the Yuletide season. And what better way to add to the merriment, than to play the traditional French Canadian percussion instrument: the spoons!

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Yule (Canada): Sucre à la Crème (Fudge)

Hyndla OR on Feb 9th 2009

Although Yule here is celebrated pretty much as in all other countries belonging to our Northern Indo-European folk organism, the cultural differences between the French and English settlers in the celebration of this great holiday period have continued to this day.

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Yule (Switzerland): Toblerone Chocolate Fondue

Hyndla OR on Feb 9th 2009

Of course, one may think of the many things that make Switzerland so very famous: its mountains, the pastures, its cheeses, among many other things. But that which it is very, very famous for is its chocolate! And how best to celebrate Yule than by celebrating with a chocolate fondue!

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Yule (Germany): Legend of the Silver Pinecones

Hyndla OR on Feb 9th 2009

There once lived a poor family without enough food to eat or enough wood for their fire. The mother decided to go into the forest to search for pine cones…..

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