Nearly everyone has a favorite sabbat. There are numerous ways to observe any tradition. This edition of the Sabbats Almanac provides a wealth of lore, celebrations, creative projects, and recipes to enhance your holiday.
For this edition, a mix of writers—Magenta Griffith, Dallas Jennifer Cobb, Eilidh Grove, Suzanne Ress, Elizabeth Barrette, Diana Rajchel, Susan Pesznecker, and Natalie Zaman—share their ideas and wisdom. These include a variety of paths ranging from traditional Celtic to Eclectic as this diverse group of authors take a personal approach to each sabbat. Each chapter closes with an extended ritual, which may be adapted for both solitary practitioners and covens.
In addition to these insights and rituals, specialists in astrology, history, cooking, crafts, and family impart their expertise throughout.
April Elliott Kent gives an overview of planetary influences most relevant for each sabbat season and provides details and a short ritual for selected events, including New and Full Moons, retrograde motion, planetary positions, and more.
Blake Octavian Blair explores the realm of old-world Pagans, with a focus on customs such as ritual bread baking for Lammas and lesser-known facets of well-known symbols like the pumpkin and the maypole.
Doreen Shababy conjures up a feast for each festival that includes an appetizer, entrée, dessert, and beverage.
Tess Whitehurst offers instructions on craft projects that can also be incorporated into your practice.
Linda Raedisch focuses on sustainable activities the entire family can share in conjunction with each sabbat.