Paganism And Halloween

Paganism And Halloween

Paganism And Halloween

The Eight Wiccan and Pagan sabbats are ancient festivals that modern Witches and Pagans celebrate to this day with feasting, ritual, magic and good company. The dates may vary a little each year, so be sure to check the exact date each time.

Each festival offers a powerful opportunity for the Wiccan magic spells and Pagan rituals best suited to the season. Many Wiccans and Pagans choose to begin the celebration of these festivals at sundown the day before the dates given below.

Wiccan and Pagan Sabbats and the Seasons

Each of these key points on the Wheel of the year has its own special atmosphere thanks to the intimate link between Wicca and Paganism with the natural world and her seasons. The dates of the sabbats are reversed in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres to reflect this close association between the Wiccan faith and the seasons. Some Wiccans and Pagans slightly alter the dates of some sabbats, notably the Sabbat of Imbolc which marks the return of Spring, to reflect local seasonal variations.