#ginger chamomile cookie

[jimmys-brewcuppia-shit]

(clears throat loudly)

i ummmmmm wrote down the fucking entirety of Chamomile Cookie's lore!! I'd really appreciate if you checked it out, it took me like over 6 hours to write this shit lol

(there are some content warnings near the beginning, so please take time to read them!)

[memories-of-starz]

My OCS :)

Black Tea Cookie- A shy girl who runs a cafe with her brother, Half Moon Cookie (one of @alex-just-vibing OCS) Also cousin of Espresso and Latte

Toffee Cookie- A teacher at Parfadia Institute. Married to Black Tea

Peppermint Bark Cookie- A substitute teacher at Parfadia Institute. A regular at the Lunar Cafe

S'mores Cookie (I changed quite a bit about them sooo...)- The advisor of Dark Cacao after Affogato leaves for the Cookies of Darkness.

Chocolate Strawberry Cookie- A paladin in the Creme Republic. Basically adopted by Grand Madeline

Caramel Apple Cookie- A model. A cousin of Caramel Arrow

Blueberry Lemon Cookie- Also a model. Has a little tension with Caramel Apple (but in a gay way)

Ginger Chamomile Cookie- One of the elders after the Mille-Feure and Carnele scandal

Linzer Tart Cookie- Knight of the Hollyberry Kingdom.

Benye Cookie- A ghost that haunts the Creme Republic

[scarlet-wolf-x3]

Not it being a full moon while the Blood God demands me to sacrifice my uteral lining...now people are going to think I'm a witch. I'm not a witch. I'm a werewolf...or...am I both 🫣

[greenwitchcrafts]

December 2024 Witch Guide

New Moon: December 1st & December 30th

First Quarter: December 8th

Full moon: December 15th

Last Quarter: December 22nd

Sabbats: Yule: December 21st-January 1st

December Cold Moon

Also known as: Aerra Geola, Drift Clearing Moon, Frost Exploding Trees Moon, Heilagmanoth, Hoar Frost Moon, Little Spirit Moon, Long Night's Moon, Moon of Popping Trees, Moon Before Yule, Moon When the Dear Shed their Antlers, Oak Moon, Snow Moon, Winter Maker Moon, Wintermonat & Wolf Moon

Element: Fire

Zodiac: Sagittarius & Capricorn

Nature spirts: Snow Faeries, Storm Faeries & Winter Tree Faeries

Deities: Athena, Fates, Hades, Hathor, Hecate, Ixchel, Minerva, Neith, Norns, Osiris & Persephone

Animals: Bear, deer, horse & mouse

Birds: Robin, rook & snowy owl

Trees:  Cedar, evergreen, fir, holly & pine

Herbs: Bay, cinnamon, English ivy, frankincense, mistletoe, myrrh & sage

Flowers: Chamomile & poinsettia

Scents: Cedar, cinnamon, frankincense, ginger, lilac, myrrh, nutmeg, patchouli, pine, rose geranium, rosemary, saffron, violet & evergreen

Stones:  Aquamarine, bloodstone, cat's eye, garnet, jacinth, obsidian, peridot, ruby, serpentine, topaz, turquoise

Issues, intentions & powers: Dedication, devotion, love, peace, prosperity & strength

Energy: Alchemy, darkness, endurance, death&rebirth, higher education, reaching out to others, religious, spiritual paths, travel & truths

This full Moon has also been called the Long Night Moon (Mohican), as it rises during the “longest” nights of the year, near the December winter solstice. This name is doubly fitting because December’s full Moon shines above the horizon for a more extended period than most full Moons.

• This December is unique because there will be TWO new Moons. This is called a Black Moon.

A Black Moon is a special kind of New Moon, just as a Blue Moon is a special kind of Full Moon. Neither are astronomical terms; both are catch phrases for an unusual lunar calendar occurrence. For this reason, the definition of a Black Moon can vary and may refer to:

-The second new Moon in a month. This is the definition of Black Moon that’s used most often & it’s the most common. It occurs once every 29 months.

 -The third new Moon in a season of four New Moons. Every season (spring, summer, fall, winter) has 3 months & 3 new Moons. However, occasionally (every 33 months), there is a season with 4 new Moons. In this case, the third New Moon is called a Black Moon.   

-When there are NO new Moons in a month. This can only happen in February since it’s the only calendar month that is shorter (28 days) than the lunar month. When there is not a new Moon in February, there will be two new Moons for both January & March. It’s a rare occurrence (every 19 years or so) and the next one isn’t until 2033.

Yule

Known as: Alban Arthan & Winter Solstice

Season: Winter

Element: Earth

Symbols: Baskets of clove studded fruit, decorated evergreen trees, evergreen boughs, gifts, gold pillar candles, holly, mistletoe, poinsettias, wreaths & Yule logs

Colors: Gold, green, orange, red, silver, white & yellow

Oils/Incense: Bayberry, cedar, cinnamon, frankincense, myrrh & pine

Animals: Bear, boar, deer, pig, squirrel & tiger

Birds: Eagle, goose, kingfisher, lapwing, robin & wren

Stones: Alexandrite, bloodstone, blue topaz, cat's eye, citrine, clear quartz, diamond, emerald, garnet, green tourmaline, jet, kunzite, pearls & ruby

Angel: Auriel

Food: Caraway cakes, cookies, eggnog, fruits, gingerbread, ginger tea, nuts, pork, spiced cider, roasted boar, roasted chicken, turkey & wassail

Herbs/Plants: Bay, bayberry, blessed thistle, cedar, cinnamon, evergreen, frankincense, holly, ginger, ivy, juniper, mistletoe, moss, myrrh, oak, pine, rosemary, sage, valerian & yellow cedar

Flowers:  Chamomile & yarrow

Trees: Birch, cedar, chestnut, fir, holly, juniper, oak, pine & yew

Goddesses: Alcyone, Aphrodite, Ameratasu, Bona Dea, Brighid, Cailleach Bheur, Demeter, Diana, Fortuna, Frau Holle, Frau Perchta, Frigga, Gaia, Great Mother, Kolyada, La Befana, Idunn, Isis, maat & Tiamat

Gods: Apollo, Attis, Baldur, Bragi, Devak, Dionysus, Divine Child, Green man, Janus, Hel, Helios, Holly King, Horned One, Horus,  Lord of Misrule, Lugh, Mabon, Marduk, Mithras, Oak King, Odin, Ra, Saturn & Surya

Spellwork: Earth magick, happiness, harmony, love & peace

Issues, Intentions & Powers: Darkness, divination, light, messages/omens, purification, rebirth, renewal & transformation

Activities:

• Set up & decorate a Yule altar

• Clean, organize & cleanse before decorating your home

• Make witch’s balls to hang on your tree (protective & pretty!)

• Decorate & bless & Yule tree

• Stay awake until dawn to observe the cycles of nature

• Give gifts to your family & friends

• Donate your time or helpful items to charity

• Collect snow for winter/ snow magic

• Go caroling

• Hang mistletoe in your doorways

• Make Wassail

• Prepare a Yule Log

• Host a Yule feast

• Craft your own decorative wreath or garlands with oranges, cinnamon & pine

• Decorate your house with Yule colored candles

• Welcome the Sun

• Go on nature walks & leave offerings to nature

• Meditate & reflect on the passing year

“Yule” comes from Old English geol, which shares a history with the equivalent word from Old Norse, jól. Both these words referred to a midwinter festival centered around the winter solstice, which traditionally marked the halfway point of the winter season. After the solstice—the shortest day of the year—the days again begin to grow longer, so it’s thought that Yule was a celebration of the re-appearance of the Sun &the fertile land’s rebirth. 

• The celebration of Yule is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world. Ancient people were hunters & spent most of their time outdoors. The seasons & weather played a significant part in their lives. The customs & traditions associated with it vary widely. Scholars have connected the original celebrations of Yule to the Wild Hunt, the god Odin & the heathen Anglo-Saxon Mōdraniht (“Mothers’ Night”)

• Some believe it marks the rebirth of the Sun (the God) from the Earth (the Goddess) & the cold days of winter will soon begin to wane. The Goddess is seen in her virgin Maiden aspect

In towns and cities throughout Sweden during the Christmas season, large goats are constructed out of straw. It is thought that the tradition originated in ancient times, perhaps as a tribute to the god Thor, who was said to ride in a chariot pulled by goats. In Sweden the goat came to be associated with the Christmas celebration & the Yule goat is now considered by many to be a companion or counterpart to Santa Claus.

This connects to ancient proto-Slavic beliefs where the Koliada (Yule) festival honors the god of the fertile sun & the harvest. This god, Devac (also known as Dazbog or Dažbog), was represented by a white goat. Consequently the Koliada festivals always had a person dressed as a goat, often demanding offerings in the form of presents. A man-sized goat figure is known from 11th-century remembrances of Childermas, where it was led by a man dressed as Saint Nicholas, symbolizing his control over the Devil.

Related festivals:

•Christmas- December 25th:

An annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ as the son of God. For Christians, believing that God came into the world in the form of man to atone for the sins of humanity rather than knowing Jesus's exact birth date is considered to be the primary purpose of celebrating Christmas.

Hanukkah-December 25-January 2nd:

 A Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem & subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE.

Hanukkah is observed for eight nights & days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by lighting the candles of a candelabrum with nine branches, commonly called a menorah or hanukkiah. 

Kwanzaa-December 26th-January 1st:

An annual celebration of African-American culture, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West & Southeast Africa. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966. 

A Kwanzaa ceremony may include drumming and musical selections, libations, a reading of the African Pledge & the Principles of Blackness, reflection on the Pan-African colors, a discussion of the African principle of the day or a chapter in African history, a candle-lighting ritual, artistic performance & finally, a feast of faith (Karamu Ya Imani).

Saturnalia- December 17-23rd:

An ancient Roman festival and holiday in honour of the god Saturn, The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum & a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying & a carnival atmosphere that overturned Roman social norms: gambling was permitted & masters provided table service for their slaves as it was seen as a time of liberty for both slaves & freedmen alike.

 A common custom was the election of a “King of the Saturnalia”, who gave orders to people, which were followed & presided over the merrymaking. The gifts exchanged were usually gag gifts or small figurines made of wax or pottery known as sigillaria. The poet Catullus called it “the best of days”.

Other celebrations:

Feast of Epona- December 18th:

Eponalia is the feast day of Gaulish Goddess Epona, the Divine Mare & in the time of the Roman Empire

Epona is known to be one of a very few Gaulish deities whose names were spread to the rest of the Roman Empire. This seems to have happened because Roman cavalry units stationed in Gaul followed her & adopted her as their Patroness. This may have started because many of the cavalry troops were conscripted from Gaul as they were superb horsemen. From Gaul the Romans took Epona with them including to Rome where She was given her own feast day on the 18 December. They worshipped her as Epona Augusta or Epona Regina & invoked her on behalf of the Emperor. She even had a shrine in the barracks of the Imperial Bodyguard.

Hunting of the Wren-December 26th:

A traditional custom carried out on the Isle of Man on  St. Stephen’s Day. It consists of groups of people going around villages and towns singing and dancing a traditional song and dance around a decorated wren pole.

The earliest and most common folklore story accounting for the origin of hunt the wren tells of a fairy/enchantress/witch whose beauty lures the men of the Isle of Man to harm, for which she is chased and is changed into the form of a wren. It is therefore in punishment for her actions that the wren is hunted on St. Stephen’s Day

Sources:

Farmersalmanac .com

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kines

Wikipedia

A Witch's Book of Correspondences by Viktorija Briggs

Encyclopedia britannica

Llewellyn 2024 magical almanac Practical magic for everyday living

[esoteric-chaos]

Winter Solstice Masterpost - Spoonie Witch Friendly

The Winter Solstice typically lands around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere (June 21st for the Southern Hemisphere).

Celebrates the arrival of the longest night, and the light returning after that. 

The Winter Solstice is celebrated throughout history in many cultures. Traditional customs such as the burning of the symbolic log, the decorated tree, and wassailing.

Correspondences

Colours

Dark Green

Orange

Red

Gold and silver

White

Black

Blue

Herbal

Bay

Blessed Thistle

Frankincense

Chamomile

Peppermint

Rosemary

Lemongrass

Myrrh

Ginger

Cinnamon

Cardamom

Cloves

Nutmeg

Saffron

Pine

Cedar

Holly

Mistletoe

Cypress

Edibles

Citrus Fruits (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, etc)

Root Vegetables

Baked goods

Roasted meat

Nuts

Dried Fruit

Stews

Soups

Pomegranates

Gingerbread

Cinnamon or berry breads, cookies, cakes, etc

Solstice log (edible version)

Cranberries

Apples

Eggnog

Hot chocolate

Mulled wine

Wassail

Mead

Spiced apple cider

Tea

Coffee

Animals

Deer

Bear

Goat

Reindeer

Robins

Pig

Cow

Goose

Owl

Fox

Squirrel

Any animal that hibernates

Crystals

Ruby

Orange calcite

Garnet

Amethyst

Clear quartz

Gold

Emerald

Diamond

Bloodstone

Green Calcite

Spiritual meanings & intentions  

Rest

Goal setting

Gratitude

Peace

Beginning

Renewal

Kindness

Ritual

shadow work

Rumination and reflection

Self-care

Personal development

Divination work

Rejuvenation

Healing

Embracing the darkness

Solitude

Slumber

Celebrating with family and loved ones

Need some suggestions to celebrate? I got you covered.

High energy celebrations

Feasting with the folk

Homestead decoration

Creation of a symbolic log (to eat or burn)

Making a wreath

Volunteer/charity work

Creation of a solstice altar

Decorating a solstice tree

Renewal ritual

Low energy celebrations  

Snow water

Making herbal fire starters

Lighting a candle for ancestors

Singing/humming

Mug cakes or easy bake cookies

No spoon celebrations  

Thanking/writing gratitude 

Company of loved ones

Eating premade desserts

Listening to music 

How you celebrate the holiday does not matter. You can choose to do any activity that feels right. These are only suggestions and remember that you’re enough no matter what.  

[klaus-littlestwolf]

I have put together a list of all of the Smells that I think each designation would possess, mostly good, natural smells but some bad as well that come from negative feelings like Fear and Anxiety

Alphas Good Smells:

Pine Trees

Fireplace

Aftershave

Whiskey

Leather

Old Spice

Burning Wood

Brown Sugar

Apple Pie

Peppermint

Coconut

Toffee

New Car Smell

BBQ

Tequila

Matches

Fresh Money

Dark Chocolate

Bacon

Freshly Brewed Coffee

Maple Syrup

Sandalwood

Gasoline

Patchouli

Seawater

Ginger

Hay

Mahogany

Gunpowder

Pears

Cedar Wood

Amber

Pesto

Sautéed Onions

Funnel Cake

Cigarettes

Blackberry

Fresh Cut Grass

Ink

Snap Fire Crackers

Bad Alpha Smells:

Wet Dog

Rancid Meat

Blue Cheese

Blood

Sweaty Feet

Tar

Betas Good Smells:

Lilies

Bamboo

Champagne

Apricots

Pumpkin

Shortbread

Almonds

Tulips

Pina Colada

Mochi

Raspberry

Macaroons

Sharpies

Baby Powder

Butterscotch

Mangos

Sautéed Garlic

Key Lime Pie

Dove Soap

Peanut Butter

Coal

Black Tea

Wet Forest

Marigolds

Fresh Basil

Lilacs

Vanilla

Soda Flavored Lip Smackers

Bad Beta Smells:

Rotting Fish

Oil

Burnt Popcorn

Tuna

Dog Food

Vinegar

Omega Good Smells:

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chamomile Tea

Jasmine

Spearmint

Roses

Old Books

Crème Brûlée

Honeysuckle

Eucalyptus

Marijuana

Citrus

Caramel

Cherry Blossom

Cinnamon Bun

Lavender

Whipped Cream

Apples

Dryer Sheets

Fresh Bread

Aloe Vera

Sea Breeze

Peaches

Magnolia Trees

Thunderstorms

Honeycomb

Cherries

S’mores

Cookies Fresh from the Oven

Blanket Fresh out of the Dryer

Sky After it Rains

Smell of Baskin Robins

Bad Omega Smells:

Burnt Rubber

Rotten Eggs

Bleach

Nail Polish Remover

[more-than-tender-curiosity]

also jay

once more into the fray of right on time

What is the character’s go-to drink order? Jay will order a 'highball' and the bartender knows to make him a glass of ginger ale with a fancy fruit stake. As for coffee he can't have caffeine or his heart WILL probably explode, so he sticks to chamomile.

What is their grooming routine? Like Daisy's, it's got seven thousand steps and a million different creams and balms and salves and so on, and that's all kept in the bathroom. He picked that habit up from...someone else. But on his vanity in the bedroom he just has his golden hairbrush. In case someone were to come in, wonder if he's vain, and see that golden brush and think "oh no he doesn't put too much thought into these things"...

What was their most expensive purchase/where does their disposable income go? Cars. Cars. Cars. More cars. He couldn't afford Hot Wheels as a kid so now he just buys the real thing. Funny enough, his daily driver is a stupid custom Tesla that he hates, but he would feel ungrateful if he didn't drive it into the ground because Elon Musk gave it to him in exchange for opening a twitter account. He barely tolerates the thing though. It doesn't sound like a car :((((((((((((( he like vroom vroom :((((((((((

Do they have any scars or tattoos? He and Daisy have matching tattoos, again very well hidden and tiny. His is a 'D' on his pinkie underneath his signet ring. It pulls double time for Dan and Daisy though...in case he ever forgets his bad decisions :///

What was the last time they cried, and under what circumstances? He cried when Nick refused to let him call his coke dealer. Like yes, he was fresh off of a cardiac arrest and getting shot. Coke would probably fix that right ? Right ?????

Are they an oldest, middle, youngest or only child? Only child, only son, the only hope for the Gatz line and he couldn't even stay a Gatz.

Describe the shoes they’re wearing. For just everyday I can picture him wearing Louboutin Urbino Derbies in the color "Goose". He has a lot of redbottoms because they're flashy and expensive and he feels like they're a good representation of his status. The old money bitches laugh at him for it.

Describe the place where they sleep. Same place as where Nick sleeps...technically. He naps a lot at his desk, surrounded by papers that would put him on ten different lists if he wasn't 'in' with the gov't.

What is their favorite holiday? Valentine's Day. He loves having a valentine and making nick little cards and leaving presents around the house and ordering flowers and going on a dinner date and ordering more flowers and eating cookies and candy and ordering more flowers and eating heartfuls of chocolate and ordering more flowers—

What objects do they always carry around with them? Money clip, wallet, iPhone, and probably this exact glock. just because I don't like guns doesn't mean jay isn't a paranoid american

[kannedia]

Iskra Rehw-Marouc - Five Associations

Tagged by: @this-is-ris

Tagging: Anyone who missed this the first time or wishes to go again with another character.

Emotions/Feelings:

Withdrawn

Worry

Thoughtful

Creative

Patient

Colors:

Fern green

Cerulean blue

Wild Orchid

Vermilion

Mint Green

Scents:

Ash

Chamomile

Wild flowers

Cloves

Pine

Objects:

A knife [Carving. Can be used for defense in a pinch]

A well-cared-for lute [a present from a mentor]

White Carnation earring [For those we have lost]

Ginger cookies [Warm and sweet]

A book on Botany [with small notes in the margins]

Body Language:

Head tilted [Curious and curiouser]

Brows furrowed [A tell]

Chuckling [Fond or shaky]

Gentle gaze [On others, off the eyes]

Soft smile [More often than one would think]

Aesthetics:

A pile of letters home [all half-written]

Rays of sunlight, filtered through tall trees

Worn boots left by a flickering fireplace

Distant melody of a music box

Well-loved carpentry tools

[theyareweird]

Kianna in Wonderland - Part 2

Tea Tangent

"Welcome to our tea party, Alice"! Queen Yuki greeted. She was smiling from her throne as she helped herself to some food. "I hope we will all become good friends". Yuki beamed, pinching a red macaroon in between her fingers.

Suddenly, a silver-haired young man stepped forward. He was dressed in black spade armor. "I present the Queen of Hearts, Yuki Kuran". The Spade Knight proudly announced, gesturing towards the woman beside him. "My name is Zero. I am Captain to the Queen's royal guard and her personal knight". He said, graciously bowing.

A young woman with wavy toffee-colored hair, which fell to her waist, stepped forward. She stood tall beside the king wearing red heart armor. "May I present the King of Hearts, Kaname Kuran". The beautiful woman said in a refined tone. "I am Ruka, Captain of the King's royal guard". Ruka said with honor as she curtsied. She then stretched out a hand to the woman who stood two feet behind her. "This is Seiren, the King's bodyguard". Ruka stated.

Seiren rigidly stood in silence wearing red diamond armor. Her lavender eyes were cold and she had a lilac chin-length hair. "We are some of the card guards". The dignified woman said flatly as she bowed.

"It's nice to met you all". Kianna greeted.

A young man then sloutched in his wobbly chair with a heavy sigh. He wore a navy blue waistcoat with a grey dress shirt. Acknowledging his droppy blonde ears with his matching scruffy hair, Kianna concluded he must be the March Hare. "The rest of us are their subjects..." He huffed. "Just do as your told and nothing bad will happen to you". The blonde hare warned.

"Hanabusa," Kaname called. "Mind your manners". He warned with narrowed eyes.

The March Hare then straighted his posture but kept his bright blue eyes cast down in his lap. "Yes, my King". He quickly responds.

"I'll keep that in mind". Kianna replied. Despite the warning, she didn't pay much attention to it. Instead, Kianna simply enjoyed the crazy, yet fun atmosphere. Her amber eyes scanned the crowed of people at the tea party from where she sat. Kianna's eyes then traveled up the truck of a tree and landed on a red cat figure. She concluded he must be the Cheshire Cat. However, instead of a wide grin, this guy was laying in the tree with a neutral expression. His blue-gray eyes were dull. It was clear he was bored.

Tearing her gaze away, Kianna redirected her attention onto the finely dressed tailor-like gentleman sitting across from her. His suit and large tophat were a pretty green, like his eyes. "I'm Takuma"! The blonde greeted. "Do you like tea, Alice"? Takuma asked. When Kianna opened her mouth to reply, her words were immediately shoved in the back of her throat. "Of course you do! Here, have a cup of rose tea". He smiled, pouring Kianna a cup and handing it to her.

"Thank you". Kianna smiled. Whatever was going on with these people made her decide it was best to go along with their crazy behavior. Kianna then politely took the teacup and saucer from Takuma's gloved hands and smelled the floral fragrance.

"We also have jasmine, green tea, white tea, peppermint, oolong, chamomile..." Takuma said, going off on tangent.

Rima suddenly popped her head out of her teapot. A tiny white tophat sat on the side of her head. She then clumbed out of it and darted to a tray of sugar cookies. Rima selected a thin clock cookie and rolled it on its side up to Kianna. "I'm Rima. Have a cookie, Alice"! She happily squeaked up at her. Rima was dressed in a white Lolita dress with black and white poka-dot tights and matching gloves. It was a stark contrast to her orange hair, round mouse ears and tail.

"Thank you". Kianna politely smiled. When she picked up the lightly frosted treat, the short girl inspected it and spotted tiny nibble marks on it. Rima must have snacked on it earlier and forgot.

"Black tea, rooibos, ginger, stinging nettle, yerba mate, hibiscus..." Takuma continued to ramble on from across the table.

Kianna brought the teacup up to her lips and took a sip. She enjoys tea, but she always needs a little sugar. "Rima, may I please have some sugar cubes"? Kianna asked.

Rima nodded. She then scurried across the table and up to the fancy china container of sugar. Pushing the lid off, Rima grabbed two sugar cubes. She then retrieved a silver spoon from one of the table settings and used it to bat the cubes on the back of the spoon and into Kianna's cup. Both sugar cubes splashed into Kianna's cup. The action was unexpected, but she didn't show it. Instead, Kianna smiled and thanked the mouse once more.

Up in the tree, the Cheshire Cat occasionally glanced at the five-foot-two Alice. Watching her bright smile caused a faint hue of red to grace his cheeks. "At least you like tea, Alice". Senri suddenly spoke.

"I do enjoy tea, but I don't have a favorite". Kianna smiled up at the cat in his tree.

Senri's blue-gray slit pupil eyes then narrowed at particularly no one. "The other Alices either didn't care for tea or pretended to like tea". He spat. Senri killed the Alices who pretended to enjoy tea because hates those who deceive him. Especially since an Alice must like tea to fit in with him and his twi closest friends: Takuma and Rima.

Rima then squeaked on top of the table. "They all liked sweets, though... Without fruit in them". She added.

Takuma was still going on about his one-sided conversation. "red clover, cinnamon, dandelion, red tea, matcha, milk tea, tart cherry tea, lavender tea..."

Kianna then raised her teacup to her lips. "Well, I guess they were taught wrong, or have poor table manners". She said, taking a sip of her tea. "I don't care for any tea or sweets that contain lemon, though". Kianna blurted. "They taste funny to me". She confessed. Kianna then set her cup back down onto its saucer. "But I don't mind if other people do. I mean, I can't control what other people like". She quickly said. Kianna didn't want to offend anyone. To avoid making anyone in this place angry, he tried to defuse the situation.

"That’s alright. We all have things we don't like". Yuki smiled in dismissal.

Senri's intense gaze then softened in response to Kianna's words. He could tell she was being genuine with him. "In that case, have as much tea as you want". Senri replied in a flat tone. Afterwards, the end of his tail began to flick in contentment. Senri took note of how this Alice likes tea, sweets and is well-mannered. It almost made him purr at how polite she is.

"Oh"! Takuma suddenly huffed. Based on how red his face had become, the obvious Mad Hatter figure hadn't taken a breath since he started listing off tea. "You must detest Lemon or Lemon Balm Tea, then". Takuma giggled.

Senri released a heavy sigh between his parted lips. Although Takuma was a close friend of his, the cat rolled his eyes at the Mad Hatter's obvious statement. It's no wonder Senri had to take frequent naps around Takuma because he was tiring.

Kaname then leaned into Yuki. "It seems our cousin likes this Alice". He said in a low voice.

Yuki followed her king's head and whispered, "Does this mean Senri will finally have a mate"?

"Good. I'm tired of killing them all". Zero suddenly blurted.

"Same". Seiren bluntly replied.

Despite the two card soldiers' outspoken behavior, Kianna's brow knit together. She was confused as to what they were talking about, but the little individual was also concerned for her life at their cold words. Now frowning, Kianna then began to question if she should be finding a means to escape this place.

Surprise: @nunezs-stuff

[magicaladamlegrand]

What is on today's menu?

Sleeping Beauty's Rose petal tea A delicate blend of white tea, rose petals and a hint of lavender, perfect for a soothing dreamy experience

The mad hatter's wonderland brew A vibrant mix of black tea, bergamot, and citrus peels with a dash of spice for a whimsical twist. Served with a splash of cream for added wonder.

Snow white’s apple blossom tea A sweet and crisp green tea with notes of apple, cinnamon and honey. Served warm or iced, like a crisp autumn day.

Pixie dust herbal delight A caffeine-free blend of chamomile, mint and elderflower with a sprinkle of fairy sugar for a touch of magic and glitter dust can’t be forgotten.

The mermaid’s lagoon. A refreshing Iced tea infused with tropical hibiscus, passionfruit and a hint of lime. Perfect for a mermaid’s escape.

Fusions

The gingerbread cottage chai A spiced chai blend with hints of gingerbread, cinnamon and cloves. Topped with whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg.

Cinderella’s pumpkin spice latte A seasonal blend of robust black tea, pumpkin spice and vanilla. Crowned with foamy milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

dragon’s breath matcha A fiery matcha latte with a dash of cayenne pepper and sweetened with honey. Served with an optional shot of ginger ofr an extra kick.

Forest Nymph’s green elixer A vibrant green tea, infused with fresh mint, lemongrass, and a touch of lemon balm, designed to refresh and rejuvenate

Rapunzel’s golden chamomile A calming chamomile tea blended with golden turmeric and ginger, perfect for unwinding after a long day in the tower. 

Magical pastries and treats

Fairy godmother’s scones Freshly baked scones with a choice of blueberry, raspberry or plain, served with clotted cream and enchanted strawberry jam.

Hansel and Gretel’s gingerbread cookies Soft and spiced gingerbread cookies shaped like little cottages, dusted with powered sugar.

Queen’s poison apple tart. From the orchard’s apples, a tart with caramelized apples, cinnamon and a hint of dark magic, served with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

The enchanted forest berry tart A medley of forest berries nestled in a buttery tart crust glazed with a touch of honey and fairy magic.

Magic mirror macarons Assorted macarons in flavors of rose, lavender and vanilla, with a shimmery glaze that reflects the colors of the rainbow.

Magical Add-ons

Fairy dust sugar cubes Add a sprinkle of magic to our tea with our enchanted sugar cubes, infused with a hint of vanilla and edible glitter.

Potion bottle of honey A tiny glass potion bottle with wildflower honey perfect for sweetening your tea just right.

Enchanted whipped cream A swirl of house- made whipped cream, infused with a touch of vanilla bean and a sprinkle of golden fairy dust (edible glitter)

At the castle café, every sip and bite is a journey into a world of magic and wonder, sit back and relax and let your imagination soar with every cup of tea.

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summer recipes

desserts

apricot basil shortbread cookies

blueberry, basil, goat cheese hand-pies

blueberry & peach greek yogut cake

carmelized apricot upside-down cake

hibiscus cake with vanilla frosting

hibiscus-glazed baked donuts

honey lemon chamomile cake

indian fruit custard

japenese honeydew bread

mango shirkhand tarts (gujrat, india)

drinks

pomegranate lemonade

violet lemonade

queen anne's lace soda with peaches

entrées/mains

grilled lime shrimp

honey-lime chicken

cucumber-dill rotisserie chicken salad

seasame ginger steak skewers

tuscan garlic chicken

vietnamese prawn summer rolls

zucchini risotto

salads

cherry tomato salad, with basil chive oil

melon & purslane salad

sauces & spreads

fig chutney

garlic lime cilantro sauce

honey vanilla peach butter

kiwi pineapple jelly

nasturtium & sumac hot sauce

watermelon rind jam

[hoshi-neko-hikari]

Amy is currently snuggled in her blanket eating a ginger cookie and sipping chamomile tea

Hikari is snuggled up with her, purring

[jimmys-brewcuppia-shit]

Hi!

@jimmerzz0905 here, this is where I’ll be dumping shit about my OCs for a made-up place in the CR universe called Brewcuppia! you may already know me for making @msm-tsotmw, an MSM au, but this blog will be kinda different. it’s less storytelling, and more about infodumping about my own OCs/dropping lore for them LMAO

feel free to ask me any questions about them as long as they aren’t inappropriate!

list of OCs under cut!!

(the DNI for this blog is the same DNI as my two other blogs.)

Chamomile/Chamomile Flower Cookie | she/any, ace lesbian, 17, dating Lemon Kombucha, daughter of Rosehip Cookie and siblings with Roselle Cookie but sees Cassava Werehound (one of mama's assistants) as an older brother

Lemon Kombucha Cookie | she/they, ace lesbian demigirl, 17, dating Chamomile, Sour Choco’s big sister

Chocolate Meringue Cookie | she/her, pan transfem, 17, had a crush on Kashmiri Chai until they got into a huge fight

Lemongrass Cookie | he/it, aro, 17

Sour Choco Cookie | he/him, aroace, 10, Lemon Kombucha’s little brother

~~I will mainly be posting about the 5 OCs listed above!~~

there will also be:

Rosehip Cookie | she/her, transfem straight, 52, was married to Ginger Tea before his death, adoptive mother to Cassava Werehound and biological mother to Chamomile and Roselle

Ginger Tea | he/him, transmasc straight, would be 52 but died at 42, was married to Rosehip before his death, biological father to Chamomile and Roselle

Peppermint Tea Cookie/Peppermint Magus Cookie | they/them, transfem bi, 267 years old, was married to Cream Bundt before his death, biological parent to Cream Tea Cookie, who is now deceased, related to Chamomile, Roselle, and Amber Mountain

Kashmiri Chai Cookie | she/her, aro lesbian, 17, was Chocolate Meringue’s love interest until they got into a huge fight

Strawberry Banana Cookie | she/her, aroace, has no age because she isn’t a Cookie (what did I say??)

Pomegranate Cheesecake Cookie | she/they, pansexual, 18

Chewing Gum Cookie | she/her, pansexual, 17, Gumball Cookie’s older sister

Raspberry Tea Cookie | he/him, gay transmasc, 17, crushing on Frothy Milk

Frothy Milk Cookie | he/him, bi, 16, crushing on Raspberry Tea

Açaí Berry Cookie | they/them, 17, aroace

Tartufo Cookie | he/they, aroace, 16, Elevenses’ nephew

~~~~~🌼🌼🍋🍋~~~~~

that’s all the OCs I’ll be listing for now LMAO

i’ll be adding some others if I ever get the motivation to :3

[greenwitchcrafts]

Updated version:

December 2023 witch guide

Full moon: December 26th

New moon: December 12th

Sabbats: Yule December 21st-January 1st

December Cold Moon

Known as: Drift Clearing Moon, Frost Exploding Tree Moon, Moon of the Popping Trees, Hoar Frost Moon, Snow Moon, Winter, Aerra Geola, Maker Moon, Heilagmanoth, Long Night's Moon, Oak Moon, Wintermonat, Moon of the Long Night, Little Spirit Moon, Wolf Moon & When the Deer Shed Their Antlers Moon

Element: Fire

Zodiac: Sagittarius & Capricorn

Nature spirits: Snow, Storm, & Winter Tree faeries

Deities: Athena, Fates, Hades, Hathor, Hecate, Ixchel, Minerva, Neith, Norns, Osiris & Persephone

Animals: Bear, deer, horse & mouse

Birds: Robin, rook & snowy owl

Trees: Fir, Holly & Pine

Herbs: Bay, cedar, chamomile, cinnamon, English ivy, evergreen, fir, frankincense, holly, mistletoe, myrrh, pine & sage

Flowers: Christmas catus, holly & poinsettia

Scents: Cedar, cinnamon, frankincense, ginger, lilac, myrrh, nutmeg, patchouli, pine, rose geranium, rosemary, saffron, violet & wintergreen

Stones: Bloodstone, blue topaz, cat's eye, garnet, jacinth, obsidian, peridot, turquoise, zircon, ruby & serpentine

Colors: Black, blood red, gold, green, red, silver, black & white

Energy: Alchemy, darkness, endurance, death & re-birth, higher education, publications, reaching out to others, religion, spiritual paths, travel & truth

Today, December’s full Moon is most commonly known as the Cold Moon—a Mohawk name that conveys the frigid conditions of this time of year, when cold weather truly begins to grip us.

This full Moon has also been called the Long Night Moon (Mohican), as it rises during the “longest” nights of the year, near the December winter solstice. This name is doubly fitting because December’s full Moon shines above the horizon for a more extended period than most full Moons.

In Europe, ancient pagans called the December full Moon the “Moon Before Yule,” in honor of the Yuletide festival celebrating the return of the sun heralded by winter solstice.

Yule

Also known as: Alban, Arthan & Winter Solstice

Season: Winter

Symbols: Baskets of clove studded fruit, Christmas catus,  decorated evergreen trees, evergreen boughs, gifts, gold pillar candles, hung mistletoe, poinsettias, wreaths & Yule logs/small Yule log with three candles

Colors: Gold, green, orange, red, silver, white &yellow

Oils/incense: Bayberry, cedar, cinnamon, frankincense. Myrrh & pine

Animals: Bear, boar, deer (stag), pig, squirrel & tiger

Birds: Eagle, goose, kingfisher, lapwing, owl robin & wren

Stones: Bloodstone, garnet, ruby, alexandrite, blue topaz,  cat's eye, citrine, clear quartz, diamond, emerald, green tourmaline, jet, kunzite & pearl

Foods: Caraway cakes, cookies, eggnog, fruits, ginger tea, nuts, pork, spiced cider, turkey, wassail & lamb's wool (ale,  sugar, nutmeg & roasted apples)

Herbs/plants: Bay, bayberry, birch, blessed thistle, cedar, chestnut, cinnamon, evergreens, fir, frankincense, ginger, holly, ivy, juniper, mistletoe, moss, myrrh, oak, pine, rosemary, sage, valerian & yellow cedar

Flowers: Chamomile, poinsettia & yarrow

Goddesses: Alcyone, Aphrodite, Ameratasu, Bona Dea, Brighid, Cailleach Bheur, Demeter, Diana, Fortuna, Frau Holle, Frau Perchta, Frigga, Gaia, Hel, Great Mother, Idunn, Isis, Ishtar, Kolyada, La Befana, Maat & Tiamat

Gods: Apollo, Attis, Balder, Bragi, Dionysus, Divine Child, Green Man, Helios, Holly King, Horned one, Horus, Janus, Lord of Misrule, Lugh, Mabon, Marduk, Mithras, Odin, Ra, Saturn & Surya

Issues Intentions & Powers: Darkness, divination, light, messages/omens, purification, rebirth/renewal & transformation

Spellwork: Earth magick, happiness, harmony, love & peace

Activities:

• Set up & decorate a Yule altar

• Clean, organize & cleanse before decorating your home

• Make witch's balls to hang on your tree (protective & pretty!)

• Decorate & bless & Yule tree

• Stay awake until dawn to observe the cycles of nature

• Give gifts tomyour family & friends

• Donate your time or helpful items to charity

• Go caroling

• Hang mistletoe in your doorways

• Make Wassail

• Prepare a Yule Log

• Host a Yule feast

• Craft your own decorative wreath

• Decorate your house with Yule colored candles

• Welcome the Sun

• Go on nature walks & leave offerings to nature

• Meditate & reflect on the passing year

“Yule” comes from Old English geol, which shares a history with the equivalent word from Old Norse, jól. Both these words referred to a midwinter festival centered around the winter solstice, which traditionally marked the halfway point of the winter season. After the solstice—the shortest day of the year—the days again begin to grow longer, so it’s thought that Yule was a celebration of the re-appearance of the Sun &the fertile land’s rebirth. 

The celebration of Yule is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world. Ancient people were hunters & spent most of their time outdoors. The seasons & weather played a significant part in their lives. The customs and traditions associated with it vary widely.

Scholars have connected the original celebrations of Yule to the Wild Hunt, the god Odin, and the heathen Anglo-Saxon Mōdraniht ("Mothers' Night")

Some believe it marks the rebirth of the Sun (the God) from the Earth (the Goddess) & the cold days of winter will soon begin to wane. The Goddess is seen in her virgin Maiden aspect

In towns and cities throughout Sweden during the Christmas season, large goats are constructed out of straw. It is thought that the tradition originated in ancient times, perhaps as a tribute to the god Thor, who was said to ride in a chariot pulled by goats. In Sweden the goat came to be associated with the Christmas celebration, and the Yule goat is now considered by many to be a companion or counterpart to Santa Claus.

Related festivals:

Christmas- An annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ as the son of God, primarily observed on December 25th

Hanukkah- A Jewish festival commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem & subsequent rededication of the Second Temple at the beginning of the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire in the 2nd century BCE.

Hanukkah is observed for eight nights & days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may occur at any time from late November to late December in the Gregorian calendar. The festival is observed by lighting the candles of a candelabrum with nine branches, commonly called a menorah or hanukkiah. 

Kwanzaa- An annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1st, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West & Southeast Africa. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in 1966. 

A Kwanzaa ceremony may include drumming and musical selections, libations, a reading of the African Pledge & the Principles of Blackness, reflection on the Pan-African colors, a discussion of the African principle of the day or a chapter in African history, a candle-lighting ritual, artistic performance & finally, a feast of faith (Karamu Ya Imani).

Saturnalia-

is an ancient Roman festival and holiday in honour of the god Saturn, held on 17 December of the Julian calendar & later expanded with festivities through to 23 December. The holiday was celebrated with a sacrifice at the Temple of Saturn, in the Roman Forum & a public banquet, followed by private gift-giving, continual partying & a carnival atmosphere that overturned Roman social norms: gambling was permitted & masters provided table service for their slaves as it was seen as a time of liberty for both slaves and freedmen alike.

 A common custom was the election of a "King of the Saturnalia", who gave orders to people, which were followed & presided over the merrymaking. The gifts exchanged were usually gag gifts or small figurines made of wax or pottery known as sigillaria. The poet Catullus called it "the best of days".

Other celebrations:

Feast of Epona-

Eponalia is the feast day of Gaulish Goddess Epona, the Divine Mare & in the time of the Roman Empire it was celebrated on December 18th.

Epona is known to be one of a very few Gaulish deities whose names were spread to the rest of the Roman Empire. This seems to have happened because Roman cavalry units stationed in Gaul followed Her & adopted her as their Patroness. This may have started because many of the cavalry troops were conscripted from Gaul as they were superb horsemen. From Gaul the Romans took Epona with them including to Rome where She was given her own feast day on the 18 December. They worshipped her as Epona Augusta or Epona Regina & invoked her on behalf of the Emperor. She even had a shrine in the barracks of the Imperial Bodyguard.

Hunting of the Wren-

A traditional custom carried out on the Isle of Man on the 26 December, St. Stephen's Day. It consists of groups of people going around villages and towns singing and dancing a traditional song and dance around a decorated wren pole.

The earliest and most common folklore story accounting for the origin of hunt the wren tells of a fairy/enchantress/witch whose beauty lures the men of the Isle of Man to harm, for which she is chased and is changed into the form of a wren. It is therefore in punishment for her actions that the wren is hunted on St. Stephen's Day

Sources:

Farmersalmanac.com

Llewellyn's Complete Book of Correspondences by Sandra Kines

A Witch's Book of Correspondences by Viktorija Briggs

Llewellyn's 2023 magical almanac: practical magic for everyday living

Wikipedia

Encyclopedia Britannica

[silver9mm]

Orchid, Ivy, and Chamomile for the ask game please and thanks <3

Perfect songs don't ex--

emotional tells: going mute and flappy hands. Mute is more for if i'm overwhelmed or starting to panic, flappy hands (sometimes known as slapping arms but we're friends right) is more excited. Annoyed---I will just leave :) :) :) I refuse to get tired so that tell is probably BEING annoying so no one else can sleep either XD but yeah usually my first two big tells are mutism and flailing/excessive patting.

stuff! oh man didn't you send me some almond ginger cookies one time hell yes. and i wake up every morning and look up at TITS :D WHAT THE FUCK is there next to my Lilith print, baby anything you rub your little hands all over or chose with all the love in your weird heart is the best.

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Who wants to hear about my oc's?

I have 8 Cookie Run Characters

Black Tea Cookie (my girlie pop)

Toffee Cookie (Black Tea's wife)

Peppermint Bark Cookie (my favorite design.)

S'mores Cookie (Co-Child? of Black Tea and one of @alex-just-vibing ocs)

Chocolate Strawberry Cookie (partner of S'mores)

Caramel Apple Cookie (cousin of carrow)

Blueberry Lemon Cookie (Caramel Apples rival with a tad bit of queer)

Ginger Chamomile Cookie (old nonbinary slay)

Just ask