Come sundown today, Pagans and Wiccans on the Island will be starting their New Year celebrations as they mark the end of the harvest season and welcome in the New Year.
It is also a time to remember and celebrate the lives of those who have passed on, paying their respects to loved ones that have died, including ancestors and pets.
Pointed out in The Telegraph Times today, is news that the number of pagans in Albany Prison has doubled over the last four years and the prison now has 34 inmates who practice Paganism.
The paper goes on to explain that traditionally Pagans partake in a tipple of cider as part of the celebrations, but Pagan inmates at Albany will have to make do with an apple on the altar as a substitute for cider.
As mentioned by forum member, Good Fairy, this point in the year is also a time to remember to respect the earth, respect the self and respect each other. Wise words.
So, Happy New Year to all Pagans and Wiccans on the Island. May the next couple of days bring joy and happy memories for you all.
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