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—Melanie Marquis, Kristoffer Hughes, Kerri Connor, Michael Furie, Elizabeth Barrette, Suzanne Ress, JD Hortwort, and Stacy Porter—share their ideas and wisdom. These include a variety of paths such as The Troth and Eclectic as well as the authors’ personal approaches 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.
Sybil Fogg explores the realm of old-world Pagans, with a focus on Slavic customs such as Polish weddings during Mabon and lesser-known facets of symbols like decorated eggs and even storks.
Linda Raedisch conjures up a feast for each festival that includes an appetizer, entrée, dessert, and beverage.
Mickie Mueller offers instructions on craft projects that can also be incorporated into your practice.
Dallas Jennifer Cobb focuses on family matters and the incorporation of teenagers in Pagan traditions as related to each sabbat.