Spring Equinox Ostara (pronounced, OH-stah-rah) is a spring festival that celebrates renewal, fertility, and light. People honor it during the spring equinox, around March 20th or 21st in the Northern […]
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A Sacred Gathering A blót is a Norse pagan ritual where people offer gifts to gods, spirits, or ancestors. The word blót (pronounced bloht, with a long o as in
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In 2024 Thorrablót (Þorrablót) will be celebrated between mid-January and mid-February, aligning with the traditional Norse month of Þorri. This winter festival honors Thor, the god of thunder, as well
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The Most Famous Norse Explorer Leif Erikson (pronounced “LAYF EHR-ik-sun”) stands out as one of the most famous Norse explorers. Born around 970 CE, Leif was the son of Erik
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In 2025, Thorrablót (Þorrablót) will be celebrated between mid-January and mid-February, aligning with the traditional Norse month of Þorri. This winter festival honors Thor, the god of thunder, as well
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Iceland’s Midwinter Feast Thorrablót (pronounced, “THOR-ra-blowt”) is a traditional Icelandic feast. It happens during the coldest part of winter, usually in late January or early February. The event celebrates the
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Exploring New Lands was in Their Blood Viking and Norse explorers journeyed far beyond their homeland, making a significant impact on history. Among them, Leif Erikson (pronounced, LAYF EHR-ik-suhn), son
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History and Mythology The Wheel of the Year represents the cycle of seasons, marking the turning points in time that govern the natural world. In Norse tradition, this concept emphasizes
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Haustblót in 2025, falling on the Autumn Equinox (September 22), will mark a time of transition and celebration in Asatru. This ancient Norse Pagan holiday celebrates the end of the
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