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APagan Ritual of Sharing and Caring
Mabon — September 20–24
Being a pagan and celebrating the various holidays does not mean you need a multi-colored robe, a staff, or a fire pit — all are nice but as one who celebrates daily in her heart (just as Christians should do) and in solitary practice, I know it can be simple if the desire and love is true.
Mabon will be here in two weeks:
What is Mabon?
Dates September 2020: 21–24
Mabon is a fairly modern pagan ritual celebrating the Autumnal Equinox and given the name “Mabon” in 1970 by Aiden Kelly from a character in Welsh mythology and Arthurian lore: Mabon ap Modron.
Mabon is a pagan harvest festival to honor the fruits of the earth and to show the Goddess that her produce has been given to those in need, sharing resources secures the blessings of the Goddess and God during the winter months.
It’s also been called “Harvest Home’ — not to be confused with Thomas Tryon’s horror novel.
Celebration:
Celebrating in the time of Covid should be a solitary celebration that could include giving to the local food bank, sharing your own harvest with your neighbors, even making corn husk dollies as long as they’re made with caring and love.
