As the first fitful stirrings of Spring draw near, it is an opportune moment for us in the modern Heathen community to honor the god Woden, and also celebrate our cherished relationships, drawing inspiration from both ancient warrior rituals and the tender farewells of Anglo-Saxon Age mariners.
While it is related the modern English word “Lent”, in Old English, Lencten-tíd simply means “Spring time”. In our calendar, the feast of Hréðe and Hludana takes place on or before the full moon in Hréð-mōnaþ.
Celebrate the coming of spring and the renewal of life at Eáster-dæg, a traditional festival honoring the goddess Eostre and the turning of the seasons. Marked by the full moon of April, this is a time of joy, feasting, and fellowship, as we bid farewell to winter and welcome the...
