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Ravin' Girls Special Episode: Henrietta Holidays by Ravin' Girls: A Raven Cycle Podcast

Episode Summary:

Welcome to our Holiday Special Episode, where we talk about the Raven Cycle prequel holiday short stories!

We cover the two Raven Cycle holiday short stories, both set before the beginning of The Raven Boys, that focus on 300 Fox Way and Monmouth Manufacturing--and basically every tradition we could possibly glean as being referenced.

After approx. timestamp 31:51--depending on your player-- we talk about our own personal holiday traditions, both growing up and how we celebrate now. Find out what scent reminds Shannon of Christmas! (Hint: it’s not pine trees or peppermint.) Find out what Nievita’s favorite Christmas Special is! (Hint: it does involve raisins.) And stick around until the end for a special Holiday Thank You to all of our listeners.

DEEP DIVE: Basically every single holiday tradition we could find in the short stories

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Links to Articles, Websites, and Other Discussions:

300 Fox Way holiday short story: http://ireadyabooks.tumblr.com/post/104765423295/day-9-of-the-twelve-days-of-ya-todays-featured

Gansey/Monmouth holiday short story: http://maggie-stiefvater.tumblr.com/post/135789527881/a-minor-raven-boys-holiday-drabble

Interesting article on various solstice traditions: http://www.schooloftheseasons.com/celsolstice.html

Baltic and Nordic Traditions:

Estonian Holiday Traditions: http://estonianworld.com/life/christmas-customs-estonia/ (blood sausage is also mentioned on this page)

More Estonian traditions: https://www.eesti.pl/folk-traditions-of-estonia-christmas-1371.html

Poland Wigilia (“vigil” or “eve”), with references to straw prognostication/game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wigilia)

Food left on table for spirits in Finland, more hay in livingroom for sleeping: https://tinyurl.com/ybss4ren

Food left on table/prognostication by straws/straw ornaments: http://www.lithaz.org/arts/xmas.html

Kwanzaa flag/colors:

http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/celeb-procedures.shtml

http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/symbols.shtml

Nievita’s note: I erroneously stated that Kwanzaa was founded in the 70’s. Further research has said Kwanzaa was founded in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. Also interesting to note that the number 7 is held in high regard in the celebration of Kwanzaa.

Milk on tree roots (possibly):

Silvanus, Roman god of Trees and Fields:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silvanus_(mythology)

Traditional worship of Silvanus: https://tinyurl.com/y86xgn4e

Libation, or liquid offering to gods: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libation

Milk as libation/offering: https://www.magicalrecipesonline.com/2015/11/the-five-sacred-liquids-for-libation-all-you-need-to-know-about-offerings-to-the-gods-2.html

Wassailing:

Short history/definition: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wassailing

Wassailing and Mumming: https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/wassailing.shtml

Glühwein: http://oakden.co.uk/gluvine-gluhwein/

Hogfather (Terry Pratchett): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34532.Hogfather

Mari Lwyd (Mary Loyd) (Grey Mare):

http://www.wales.com/mari-lwyd

http://www.folkwales.org.uk/mari.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mari_Lwyd

https://youtu.be/6ptel9C3Zhg

Skin drum/fiddle:

Bodhran, skin drum: https://youtu.be/dMI4X8OOMOg

The Corrs, Toss The Feathers: https://youtu.be/E4z7Y6sY6aM

Mummers:

Mummers in Celtic countries: http://www.celticchristmasmusic.com/christmas-traditions/mummers-in-celtic-countries.htm

A description of the Mummer plays: http://www.irishcultureandcustoms.com/ACalend/Mummers.html

Mummers and their representation of death and resurrection: http://www.sligoheritage.com/archmummers.htm

Mummers and Solstice: http://www.wintersolsticemusic.com/solstice-traditions/mummers-celtic-winter-solstice.htm

Poem--"To Drive the Cold Winter Away":

Poem text: https://tinyurl.com/yb73cp94

History of poem/music: https://www.hymnsandcarolsofchristmas.com/Hymns_and_Carols/drive_the_cold_winter_away.htm

Our personal holiday traditions:

3 Kings Day/Epiphany in Spain: https://madridfoodtour.com/los-reyes-magos-the-spanish-christmas-tradition/

King Cake: https://www.eater.com/2017/1/11/14168802/king-cake-history

King Cake and Misrule: https://gambinos.com/new-orleans-food/king-cake-history/

Bing Crosby/David Bowie version of Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth: https://www.vevo.com/watch/bing-crosby/the-little-drummer-boy-peace-on-earth/USVC57700736

Sailor Moon Christmas CD: https://youtu.be/VwGW-TO-b1A

Sting, Soul Cake: https://youtu.be/qAeTifNBYlo

Loreena McKennitt, Mummer’s Dance: https://youtu.be/qxTpvA-pUG0

Miracle on 34th Street: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039628/

Claymation Christmas Special (We Three Kings): https://youtu.be/CnIFTtW1pko

Batman Returns: https://nerdist.com/batman-returns-christmas-movie/

**MAGGIEWATCH**

Announcement of release date for the Raven King and accompanying short story: http://maggie-stiefvater.tumblr.com/post/168311930671/maggie-stiefvater-ok-if-you-order-the-paperback

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Acknowledgements:

The Raven Cycle and all affiliated properties (The Raven Boys, The Dream Thieves, Blue Lily, Lily Blue, and The Raven King) are copyright Maggie Stiefvater and Scholastic, Inc. The Ravin’ Girls reference these properties for the purpose of literary analysis. Intro and Outro music by Damiano Baldoni, used under CC Attribution License: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Lost_Dinasty/

The original tracks have been edited for the podcast.

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Listen/purchase: Episode 4: No Object Permanence by Ravin' Girls: A Raven Cycle Podcast

Ravin’ Girls Ep.4: No Object Permanence

Episode Summary:

Welcome to Episode 4, where we cover Chapters 12-14 of The Raven Boys!

So, who’s a socially awkward shitbird? Well, all of the characters, really, but Whelk in particular. In this episode we discuss Ronan and Gansey as old marrieds, Whelk being a genuinely distasteful human, how no one in the town of Henrietta seems to possess object permanence, and how sometimes your first instincts to help a situation are the wrong ones.

DEEP DIVE: Dowsing and pendulums

WARNING: These chapters deal with the direct result of domestic abuse. Please practice self-care while listening. We love you!

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Next Episodes:

12/7/17-- Ravin' Girls Episode 5, covering chapter 15 of TRB

and a

SPECIAL EPISODE RELEASE-- covering the Raven Cycle Holiday Short Stories on 12/21/17!

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Links to Articles, Websites, and Other Discussions

Dowsing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowsing

Complete translation of Georgius Agricola’s De re metallica: https://tinyurl.com/y8uwqwcr

Metallica: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhT0g9jULpw

Dowsing tools in historical contexts: https://dowsers.org/dowsing-history/

Source of quoted poem by Samuel Sheppard: https://tinyurl.com/yb6fvvav

“How To Dowse” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbwo0YCpV3E

Ideomotor Effect: http://www.critical-thinking.org.uk/psychology/the-ideomotor-effect.php

How to use a pendulum for divination: http://www.wikihow.com/Use-a-Pendulum-for-Divination

Map dowsing techniques: http://discoveringdowsing.com/map-dowsing-techniques/

“Oh No Ross & Carrie” Dowsing and Pendulum episode: http://ohnopodcast.com/investigations/2014/1/1/ross-and-carrie-strike-water-dowsing-and-pendulum-edition

Coming Apart by Charles Murray (incorrectly identified in the podcast as a Sociologist, he is a Political Scientist): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/119020/coming-apart-by-charles-murray/9780307453433/

“Do You Live In A Bubble” quiz based on Charles Murray’s book: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/making-sense/do-you-live-in-a-bubble-a-quiz-2

National Domestic Violence Hotline (online chat available): http://www.thehotline.org/

Help for friends and family of abuse victims: http://www.thehotline.org/help/help-for-friends-and-family/

RAINN (rape, abuse, and incest national network) (24/7 chat available): https://www.rainn.org/

Maggie’s post about piracy and its effect on release of her other books:  http://maggie-stiefvater.tumblr.com/post/166952028861/ive-decided-to-tell-you-guys-a-story-about

**MAGGIEWATCH** Maggie’s tour dates for All The Crooked Saints: https://www.maggiestiefvater.com/appearances/

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Acknowledgements: The Raven Cycle and all affiliated properties (The Raven Boys, The Dream Thieves, Blue Lily, Lily Blue, and The Raven King) are copyright Maggie Stiefvater and Scholastic, Inc. The Ravin’ Girls reference these properties for the purpose of literary analysis. Intro and Outro music by Damiano Baldoni, used under CC Attribution License: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Lost_Dinasty/

The original tracks have been edited for the podcast.

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Beach vacations. The best 7 destinations in the Canary Islands

Are you thinking about spending a beach vacation? Have you thought of a destination in particular? We offer you the Canary Islands. In this archipelago you can enjoy unique experiences and landscapes that will make you spend unforgettable beach vacations. Do you want to know each of our islands? Here we tell you everything about them.

The 7 Paradise with beach in the Canary Islands

Tenerife: spend unforgettable beach vacations

You must go to the Teíde. Leading the touristic visits, the Mount Teide with its 3718 meters peak above the sea is one of the main natural attractions of Spain due to its magnificent volcano surrounded by an impressive park.

You can take refuge in the San Andrés bunker. Dare to discover something new and different during your beach vacations. A Second-World –War bunker, which used to be used for protections, hidden in the island 9km away from Santa Cruz de Tenerife. You may even find personal equipment since people may spend the night there.

You can enter the Cave of the Wind. This is the largest lave tube in Europe and the fifth in the world. A 17km of underground tunnels of tour that continues to a pine forest and pathway takes around two hour to be completed and has an intermediate level of difficulty, found in the Municipality of Icod de los Vinos.

You can visit Punta de Teno. A natural park located in the northwest of the island offers the most beautiful and astounding ecological landscapes, mainly because of its isolation. Let you be surprised by the impressive cliffs, valley and forest areas. There you can also practice hiking, surfing, mountain bike, kaya and snorkeling.

Peek through the Cliff of the Giants. From the volcanic island, on the west coast, magnificent cliffs of 600 meters are found in a breathtaking landscape as huge wall of stone were there to protect the island. A beautiful spot to trek around or have a view from the sea, where dolphins and whales are frequently spotted.

Gran Canaria: the pretty girl from the archipelago

You will enjoy the best climate. Gran Canaria weather is considerate the best climate I the world because the guaranteed 365 day of sunshine and warm temperatures. With 4.800 hours of light and few rainy days per year, this destination is definitely suitable for your beach vacations. Besides, water is the best thermal water in the world due to the volcanic surrounding.

You will find unforgettable corners. In the same island you can find a wide variety of landscapes, each one as impressive as the rest. You can enjoy of tropical fruit plantations in the northwest of the island or natural reserves of pines where to hike around, idyllic woodland Doramas as taken from a fairy tale, or desert-like dunes.

Beaches full of secrets. The treasure of the island is the Atlantic Ocean coast, where to spend calm and at the same time fun beach vacations. From the most popular beach of Maspalomas with dunes, passing through Montaña de Arena, a hidden beach; Amadores, a sand an Caribbean style spot; El confital, surrounded by nature; to the touristic Playa del Ingles; among many others.

You can contemplate beautiful sunsets. Gran Canaria gifts you with the opportunity to live the present in warming sport where to appreciate the sunset behind the sea. Secret places such as Tamadaba, Puerto de la Nieves, and Arguineguín give you the picture of dream-like sunset; besides in The Cumbres sun peacefully goes down behind the mountains.

You will have many hiking trails. The natural terrain of the island gives the hiking-lovers dozens of hike trails where to get out from stress and experience the Canarian routs. Some of these hiking routes are Las presas, or around the special reserve of Los Martales, or a calm trek in Tamadaba as well as the beautiful ravine of Barranco de Guayadeque.

Lanzarote, ideal to spend a beach vacation

You can visit the Timanfaya National Park. The only national park that presents recent volcanic action has an arid landscape unique in the world. Since the volcanic eruptions between 1730 and 1824, the lack of vegetation and extreme conditions has a result a variety of red, orange and black colors in this beautiful and extraordinary space.

You will enjoy the Castus Garden.A garden designed by Cesar Manrique with more than 450 species in the volcanic island. In this well-organized and as dry as beautiful natural garden, you will find a unique view of 13 different families of cacti from all around the world.

You will see Los Hervideros. Boiled water that hits against the caves walls, while you are under the water is an extreme experience with a privileged view. This is one of the most recommended spots in the island because of the exclusivity of the spectacle and adventure likewise the water clouds image.

You will be delighted by the unforgettable submarine landscapes. An immersing experience that allows you to submerge in the ocean as you have always imagined and witness the sunken life. You will be amazed with the wide variety of marine biodiversity that can be found in the sea. You should not miss this opportunity during your beach vacations.

Fuerteventura, Island for the whole family

You must go for its endless beaches where to make infinite sandcastles. Enjoy the paradisiacal and natural corners in your beach vacations, in the crystalline waters of Corralejo beach or the lonely Cofete beach. You can also spend your time in the endless El Caserón or the rustic Esquino, among other many suitable and fantastic beaches.

You must go for the tranquility of its towns to visit and its streets to walk. Seeing charming sights of the different towns of the island is another way of delighting in Fuerteventura. You can go to visit one of the oldest towns in the archipelago, Antigua; or the picturesque Bentancuria; and the small fishing village of El Cotillo with its lighthouse.

You must visit it for its unique spectacular dunes on the islands. Witnessing one of the most awe-inspiring and speechless landscapes is an unforgettable experience. You can visit the Natural Park Corralejo, which is a representative scientific park gathering of interest because of the dunes formed along the beaches.

You must visit for all the water and beach sports you can practice. During your beach vacations, not everything has to be lying on the sand and sunbathing. If you feel like releasing adrenaline while having so much fun, you can practice surf, kitesurf, windsurf, snorkel, and kayak in the paradise.

  La Palma, the beautiful island of the Canarian archipelago

You will enjoy thousands of stars alone. La Palma combines all the required natural conditions to have exceptional clean skies that allow those who visit the island to witness spectacular astrophysical views of the night skies amply and clearly.

You will eat the most typical dishes of all the islands. For those who appreciate the best gastronomy, Formentera, just like the other six islands of the archipelago have traditional, has tropical and exotic food you can try such as papas arrugás, mojo picon, gofio, a wide variety of fruits, among others during your beach vacations.

You can make all kinds of hiking trails. For hiking enthusiasts, La Palma offers many different hike routes to go straight into nature paths such as Antonio Volcano, Cascada de colores –colors waterfall-, Teneguia volcano, Mirador de las Chozas and Pico de la Nieve.

You will see unforgettable natural landscapes. We suggest you to enjoy of the pristine and natural corners of the island for its attractive cliffs and volcanoes all around the entire island.

Discover the secrets that hide beach vacations of La Gomera

You can visit the Garajonay Park. A laurel forest that covers almost the third part of the territory and is part of the World Heritage of the Unesco. This park is an amazing location where to spend the day with the family and friends in a natural environment.

You will see the Roque de Agando. This is a peak of 1251 meters in which three different “roques” are: Ojila, Carmona and Zarcita. These are actually oceanic cover that emerged from volcanic episodes and were erosioned until they got its characteristic shape. A never-seen before landscape you should visit.

You will enjoy the views of the Mirador de Palmarejo. From this Mirador also designed by Cesar Manrique, the well-known Canarian artist, you could observe the extraordinary canyon and the rural views of La Gomera.

El Hierro, a charming island

You can see their sunsets. You can witness a natural miracle during your beach vacations while letting yourself be fascinated by the beauty of the sun coming down in the island landscape. We recommend you to take a place in Valverde for the spectacle.

You will walk along its paths. El Hierro offers you not only a perfect weather, but also plenty of hiking paths to walk around the volcanic and cliffs landscapes of the island.

You can enjoy a beach vacation. You can take a break and unwind in your beach holidays with the most rustic beach found in the Canary archipelago, you will breathe the freshly air and swim in the refreshing water of beaches such as Tacoron, Charco Azul, La Caleta and Valverde.

  Do you already know what Canary Island you want to visit? If you still have some doubt in mind, do not hesitate to contact us through our website of Villa Gran Canaria. We will be happy to give you more information and help you choose your destination for your nest beach vacation. We’ll be waiting for you!

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Who are these strange folks??? Tune in to the Ravin’ Girls Holiday Special on Thursday (Dec 21) to find out! 

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Episode 5: Foxy Ladies by Ravin' Girls: A Raven Cycle Podcast

Episode Summary:

Welcome to Episode 5, where we cover Chapter 15 of The Raven Boys!

We Talk Tarot (a LOT of tarot) with the chapter that brings the Gangsey and 300 Fox Way together for the first time. Nievita thinks 300 Fox Way is named after a particular spooky trio, Shannon drops some Harry Potter references-- and will we ever discover the answer to the BIGGEST MYSTERY in the Raven Cycle? All this and (oh my gosh so much) more!

DEEP DIVE: Tarot history and card meaning

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Next Episodes:

SPECIAL HOLIDAY EPISODE -- covering the Raven Cycle Holiday Short Stories on 12/21/17

We will have a short hiatus the first week of January, and return with Episode 6 on 1/18/18!

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Links to Articles, Websites, and Other Discussions:

Maggie’s art of the women of 300 Fox Way (with Special Guest, not yet appearing in this series): http://www.maggiestiefvater.com/blog/bookplates-for-blue-lily-lily-blue/

The Fox sisters, founders of the Spiritualism Movement: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/

More on the Fox sisters and their lives: http://www.historynet.com/the-fox-sisters-spiritualisms-unlikely-founders.htm

Chick Tracts: http://www.chick.com

Overview of tarot history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarot

Tarot and alchemy: https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2010

Seventy-eight Degrees of Wisdom by Rachel Pollack, reference for card interpretations, further history, and ties to other practices: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/344574.Seventy_Eight_Degrees_of_Wisdom_

Quick reference guide, Major and Minor Arcana: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/cd/5e/bd/cd5ebd1309d517f0e531e79338e384b1.jpg

Maggie’s Raven Prophecy tarot deck and book (used by Nievita): http://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738747439

RKLovesStroy’s tweet to us about Ronan’s tarot card: https://twitter.com/RKLovesStroy/status/928865444412375040

A Tumblr post with card interpretations (and the Hermit for Ronan): https://ravingirls.tumblr.com/post/167341383214/incabeswater-thats-your-card-the

Raven Prophecy deck “Moon” card: http://www.aeclectic.net/tarot/cards/_img/ravens-prophecy-tarot-13189.jpg

xla-hainex‘s interpretation of Ronan’s “Moon” card: http://trcfanzine.tumblr.com/post/149936036024/xla-hainex-the-moon-is-the-card-of-intuition

I cannot BELIEVE I FORGOT to talk about the TRC Fanzine. YOU GUYS. See some of the art here: http://trcfanzine.tumblr.com/

**MAGGIEWATCH**

Scorpio Seas tarot deck and book announcement: https://ravingirls.tumblr.com/post/167396170804/maggie-stiefvater-doing-some-very-rough

Link to The Raven King paperback pre-order with Opal “Page of Wands” card: http://www.fountainbookstore.com/rkopal

A Note From Nievita: Maggie made a post in late October (http://maggie-stiefvater.tumblr.com/post/166928751946/dear-readers-i-tried-to-make-this-brief-but-i) about why she does not often release extra content, a.k.a. short stories. Absolutely no disrespect meant to Maggie in the stinger, we just want MOOOOOORE.

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Acknowledgements:

The Raven Cycle and all affiliated properties (The Raven Boys, The Dream Thieves, Blue Lily, Lily Blue, and The Raven King) are copyright Maggie Stiefvater and Scholastic, Inc. The Ravin’ Girls reference these properties for the purpose of literary analysis. Intro and Outro music by Damiano Baldoni, used under CC Attribution License: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Lost_Dinasty/

The original tracks have been edited for the podcast.

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