#Customs and Traditions

[fallbabylon]

The 'Obby 'Oss festival is a folk custom that takes place each 1st of May in Padstow, a coastal town in North Cornwall. It involves two separate processions around the town, each containing an eponymous hobby horse known as the 'Obby 'Oss. outside of this date, effigies of the 'Obby 'Oss can still be found adorning the Oss' "stables", the Blue Ribbon 'Oss having its own pale ale. Two rare porcelain 'Obby 'Oss' created by an unknown artist are from my collection.

[ai-azura]

Celebrating the Lunar New Year: Origins, Customs, Traditions, and Festivities

Celebrating the Lunar New Year: Origins, Customs, Traditions, and Festivities

The History and Significance of the Lunar New Year The Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a holiday that is celebrated by many East Asian and Southeast Asian countries. It is a time for families to come together and celebrate the new year, as well as pay respects to their ancestors. The origins of the Lunar New Year can be traced back to ancient China, where it was a time to…

[prachitatwa]

नवरात्रि का नौवां दिन : माँ सिद्धिदात्री का महत्व

नवरात्रि का नौवां दिन : माँ सिद्धिदात्री का महत्व नवरात्रि के नौवें और अंतिम दिन माँ सिद्धिदात्री की पूजा की जाती है। माँ सिद्धिदात्री, माँ दुर्गा का अंतिम स्वरूप हैं, और वे भक्तों को सभी प्रकार की सिद्धियाँ (अलौकिक शक्तियाँ) प्रदान करती हैं। ‘सिद्धि’ का अर्थ है विशेष उपलब्धियाँ और ‘दात्री’ का अर्थ है दान देने वाली। माँ सिद्धिदात्री अपने भक्तों को सफलता, सिद्धियाँ, और ज्ञान का वरदान देती हैं। वे…

[larryhappiday]

Tragicomedy of Diezani Madueke and Her Rear Admiral Husband

In this article, Pastor Ngozi Hippolytus Asoya takes a critical look at the the arguments for and against name change and concludes that both parents should be conscious of the damage they are doing to the mental health of their offsprings. Divorcing a spouse is considered the end of a relationship but the case of Diezani Madueke and her former husband, Alison Madueke, a retired chief of naval…

[miraculousfrenchculture]

Hey!

So godparents (parrains/marraines) in France don't actually have legal responsibility of their godchild (filleul.e) should anything happen to the latter's parents as a baseline. They just have a "strong moral engagement" towards their godchild, kind of like uncle and aunts; the concept is less linked to religion than in other countries, they can obviously be "officially" designated as a kid's godparent in a religious baptism, but there are also "civic" baptisms that take place in town halls, with a Mayor. Godparents can also be unofficial in the sense that no ceremony was organised, the parents just talk about it with the future godparents.

In the event of parental death, a legal guardian (tuteur) takes over the child's custody. The parents can designate a guardian in their will, or designate someone in front of a notary. The guardian can be pretty much anyone, so one of the godparents could theoretically be the guardian. If no designation was made during the parents' life, then a special council (the Conseil de Famille) is created to designate a guardian. The Conseil de Famille consists of 4-6 family members/close relations (family friends, neighbours… who are invested in the minor’s life, and who generally don’t live too far) chosen by the Tutelage Judge, and they're also imvolved in taking important decisions when it comes to the minor’s life and estate.

Hope it helps!

wait. is nathalie adrien's godmother

[lakshmibhat]

Day 10 March SOLSC! #SOL23

Our town in on a hill. It is a university town. One end of the hill is called EndPoint. Long back there was a narrow road till the end. From there we can see River Swarna flowing towards the Arabian sea. Many people working in the different institutions of the university crossed the river in boats, climbed the hill and walked down the road to their places of work. Now there is a bridge across the…

[vintagehomecollection]

Traditional Country Style, 1991

[eacart]

i made etho in animal crossing :) he likes to fish :)

[wordsmithic]

Hellenismos, by c.minoa

[vestaignis]

Как исполнить желание в Велесову ночь.

Для многих ночь с 31 октября на 1 ноября ассоциируется с Хэллоуином или Самайном, западными праздниками в канун Дня всех Святых. Но в славянской традиции на эту дату приходится свой праздник – Велесова ночь.

Велесова Ночь – магическая, наступит с 31 октября на 1 ноября , когда Белобог окончательно передаёт Коло Года Чернобогу, а Врата Нави (астрального плана бытия) до первых петухов (либо до самого рассвета) широко распахнуты в Явь.

Праздник этот для наших предков имел особое значение, ведь именно в этот день происходило непосредственное «общение» с Духами умерших. В Велесову ночь духи предков возвращаются к своим потомкам, чтобы преподнести им уроки и благословить весь Род. Ночью c 31 октября на 1 ноября на улицу ставят тарелку с угощением для душ умерших.Зажигались праздничные свечи, защищающие от злых духов, на порог и подоконники клали рябиновые ветви, а во дворе до самого утра горел костер. На Алтарь праздника кладутся яблоки, тыквы, кабачки, осенние цветы. Вспоминают ушедших близких, друзей, родственников, но без сожаления.

Перед сном в Велесову ночь можно загадать желание. Для его исполнения положите под подушку яблоко, а утром съешьте. Кстати, при очищении яблока от кожуры следите за тем, какой длинны получается стружка – чем она длиннее, тем дольше вы проживете.

How to make a wish come true on Veles night.

For many, the night from October 31 to November 1 is associated with Halloween or Samhain, Western holidays on the eve of All Saints' Day. But in the Slavic tradition, this date has its own holiday - Veles night.

Veles night is magical, it comes from October 31 to November 1, when Belobog finally hands over the Kolo of the Year to Chernobog, and the Gates of Navi (the astral plane of existence) are wide open to Yav until the first roosters (or until dawn).

This holiday had a special meaning for our ancestors, because it was on this day that direct "communication" with the Spirits of the dead took place. On Veles night, the spirits of the ancestors return to their descendants to teach them lessons and bless the entire Family. On the night from October 31 to November 1, a plate with treats for the souls of the dead is placed outside. Festive candles were lit to protect against evil spirits, rowan branches were placed on the threshold and windowsills, and a fire burned in the yard until the morning. Apples, pumpkins, squash, autumn flowers are placed on the Altar of the holiday. They remember their departed loved ones, friends, relatives, but without regret.

Before going to bed on Veles' night, you can make a wish. To make it come true, put an apple under your pillow and eat it in the morning. By the way, when peeling an apple, watch how long the shavings are - the longer they are, the longer you will live.

Источник:/www.kp.ru/family/prazdniki/velesova-noch/, ://ks-yanao.ru/narrative/obschestvo/velesova-noch-kak-prazdnujut-slavjanskij-hellouin-obychai-obrjady-misticheskoj-daty, //lenta.ru /articles/2023/10/26/velesova-noch-v-2023-godu/.

[elvenfaur]

PLEASE SIR I’M BEGGING 🙏

[yaffyna]

So I have these bags and I decided to customize it. You can buy this if you want!! Dm me!!

[alex-a-roman]

The Bear Dance is an ancient pagan custom in Romania. Every year around Christmas, groups of people dress up in bear costumes and parade the streets dancing. They’re accompanied by drummers and singing "bear tamers”.

This custom dates back to the pre-Christianity era when it was believed that bears could ward off misfortunes and bring good luck.

Full video here

[prachitatwa]

नवरात्रि का सातवां दिन : माँ कालरात्रि का महत्व

नवरात्रि का सातवां दिन : माँ कालरात्रि का महत्व नवरात्रि के सातवें दिन माँ कालरात्रि की पूजा की जाती है। माँ कालरात्रि का स्वरूप अत्यंत उग्र और शक्तिशाली है, जो दुष्टों और अज्ञानता का नाश करती हैं। उन्हें काल या समय की रात्रि के रूप में जाना जाता है, और वे भक्तों के जीवन से भय, अज्ञान, और नकारात्मक शक्तियों का अंत करती हैं। माँ कालरात्रि का रूप डरावना हो सकता है, लेकिन उनके भक्तों के लिए वह…

[larryhappiday]

INTERNMENT: Casket For Omu Martha Dunkwu

[filurig]

– this whole - the dancing, singing, pole...raising. it is all rather ridiculous... 'midsummer'. i fail to... see the point of this human... invention. for once.

arvo's words were slurred, uneven - as if merely letting them past his lips was a great effort... this was, no doubt, influenced by the drink in his hand, resting on his stomach. folke, who had, in fact, brewed the alcohol that they were drinking, giggled - not exactly sober himself.

– i'm... the only human here, arvo. remember...

– no kraksi, or crakam, in sartrill, raises a huge, leafy pole for long summer days, that much i know.

– okay, haha - the pole thing... the pole thing is entirely human, probably. but... gullmar - tomtar, celebrate 'solvarvir' around the same time... trolls celebrate, uh... oh, curses, i'll butcher it... 'rawr - owa'... rawrr - oh wra? rawr... haha!

arvo opened one of his eyes slowly, fighting against some kind of weight that has, somehow, been set upon them - in order to look at the human beside him, still struggling to pronounce the foreign word correctly. a corner of the basilisk's lips twitched upwards.

– hm. nevermind what i said. there is a certain element of entertainment present, i suppose...