‘Lucifer and little devils,’ Tauplitz, Austria. Photograph by Charles Fréger. In a recent interview, French photographer Charles Fréger revealed that he has always been fascinated by European tribal traditions. This fascination inspired the well-known artist to travel all around Europe to capture images of people dressed in ritualistic costumes honoring the arrival of winter and other seasonal celebrations. Fréger began his journey in Austria and to date has photographed stunning costumes and rituals from 21 countries around the world. According to Fréger there are many celebrations that mark the arrival of winter that take place in the Czech Republic and, say, Italy that are quite similar when it comes to the materials that are used to create the costumes. Such as the incorporation of animal pelts, branches from trees, horns and bells into the costumes. Though they may share similar appearances, the story behind each living piece of folklore varies from country and location. Here’s more from Fréger about why so many of these celebrations often involve a human masquerading as an animal: It is not about being possessed by a spirit but it is about jumping voluntarily in the skin of an animal....
‘Lucifer and little devils,’ Tauplitz, Austria. Photograph by Charles Fréger. In a recent interview, French photographer Charles Fréger revealed that he has always been fascinated by European tribal traditions. This fascination inspired the well-known artist to travel all around Europe to capture images of people dressed in ritualistic costumes honoring the arrival of winter and other seasonal celebrations. Fréger began his journey in Austria and to date has photographed stunning costumes and rituals from 21 countries around the world. According to Fréger there are many celebrations that mark the arrival of winter that take place in the Czech Republic and, say, Italy that are quite similar when it comes to the materials that are used to create the costumes. Such as the incorporation of animal pelts, branches from trees, horns and bells into the costumes. Though they may share similar appearances, the story behind each living piece of folklore varies from country and location. Here’s more from Fréger about why so many of these celebrations often involve a human masquerading as an animal: It is not about being possessed by a spirit but it is about jumping voluntarily in the skin of an animal....
A diverse book list of multicultural winter holiday picture books about holiday celebrations from different religions and cultures.
Yule is one of the oldest pagan winter solstice holidays. It has been celebrated for thousands of years by various cultures, with a wide variety of rituals and traditions. This blog post will provide an
‘Lucifer and little devils,’ Tauplitz, Austria. Photograph by Charles Fréger. In a recent interview, French photographer Charles Fréger revealed that he has always been fascinated by European tribal traditions. This fascination inspired the well-known artist to travel all around Europe to capture images of people dressed in ritualistic costumes honoring the arrival of winter and other seasonal celebrations. Fréger began his journey in Austria and to date has photographed stunning costumes and rituals from 21 countries around the world. According to Fréger there are many celebrations that mark the arrival of winter that take place in the Czech Republic and, say, Italy that are quite similar when it comes to the materials that are used to create the costumes. Such as the incorporation of animal pelts, branches from trees, horns and bells into the costumes. Though they may share similar appearances, the story behind each living piece of folklore varies from country and location. Here’s more from Fréger about why so many of these celebrations often involve a human masquerading as an animal: It is not about being possessed by a spirit but it is about jumping voluntarily in the skin of an animal....
Whether you're a simple tourist or a professional photographer, Lapland is a truly magical place to visit. Not only is it the home of the starry skies and dazzling Northern Lights, but it's also home to Santa Claus and his reindeer - making Lapland the ultimate go-to winter destination.
Celebrate Yule with a Winter solstice ritual. You can harness the energy of rebirth and renewal, contained in this sacred feast day.
Imbolc Explore articles, recipes, spells, rituals and more to celebrate the harbinger of spring Harbinger of Spring Imbolc takes place February 1st, during Aquarius season, and is the last sabbat of winter before the return of spring. It is often heralded by snowdrops or daffodils.Working with the seasons and celebrating the eight pagan sabbat celebrations
Need winter solstice children's activities or want to learn what is winter solstice, what is winter solstice celebration, and what are winter solstice traditions for the shortest day of the year? Celebrate winter solstice ideas with winter theme lessons and solstice activities for kids — great for winter solstice activities for the classroom, homeschooling teaching resources to teach kids about the winter solstice, or family fun at home!
Winter Solstice marks the beginning of winter season and is one of the oldest known winter celebration. It is the longest night and the shortest day of the year. The days have been getting shorter and now we can celebrate the sun as it returns from the period of darkness.
Go easy on yourself this Winter Solstice season. Now isn't so much the time for big manifestation projects as it is for reflection, fortifying...
If your grandma is/was anything like mine, she goes straight to the point without even hesitating. No matter how harsh what she has to say is.
A 19th century painting of the Ballroom in the Winter Palace, St. Petersburg, Russia. Tsar Alexander II can be seen sitting in the background.
Learn about winter solstice celebration ideas, traditions, rituals, crafts, and activities to celebrate the beginning of winter 2023!
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“I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape – the loneliness of it, the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath it, the whole story doesn’t show.” — Andrew Wyeth I’m no fan of the cold and yet winter images and Christmas are among my favorite things in life. […]
I’ve always loved celebrating solstice, if only because there’s zero pressure to do it. There are no gifts to buy, no parties to throw, no cards to send. No one expects you to decorate your house or rent a special venue. And if you remember to celebrate, great, but if you forget, no one will ever kn
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France-based photographer Charles Fréger visited 19 countries and more than 50 villages to capture these strangely dressed animals.
I'm all goosebumpy writing this. It's with all of the energy I have that I ask the women (and maybe one or two men with heart?) who gather here to honor the Winter Solstice this year by creating a ritual...
Overstocked with a large supply of men’s spring and winter coats, a clothier in Copenhagen, Denmark, adopted a unique sales scheme. He erected a scaffolding around his store building and completely covered it from roof to sidewalk with more than a thousand overcoats. The novel display attracted...
Discover the rhythm of nature with this comprehensive guide to seasonal organic produce. From juicy summer berries to hearty winter root vegetables, align your meals with the earth’s bounty. Eat fresh, eat seasonal, eat organic! 🍓 Sustainable Table Spring Fruits Apple*, asparagus, avocado, banana, blueberries (start of Nov.), cantaloupe, cherry, cumquat, grapefruit, honeydew, lemon, lime, […]
What a beautiful preserved 18th-century home in London (Dennis Severs' House in Spitalfields) decorated festively and open for tours!
Celebrate Yule with a Winter solstice ritual. You can harness the energy of rebirth and renewal, contained in this sacred feast day.
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To celebrate the nearing of the end of the cold snap, Slovenians took to the hills to perfect their moves ahead of the annual carnival, Kurentovanje, where they will 'chase away' winter.
Sun Bread, as inspired by the book by Elisa Kleven, has become a Winter Solstice tradition in our home. This is a super simple recipe, which is great for baking with children. Baking a sun bread during the Winter Solstice is a great way to celebrate the return of light. This tradition has also become...
En febrero de 1903, el zar Nicolás II celebró una fiesta que marcó el principio del declive de los aristócratas rusos
Viking Yule happens at the darkest time of year, when the days are short and dark, especially in northern countries like Norway. Read more!
Viking Yule or Viking Christmas was a celebration when the Vikings wished for the return of the sun after a long absence. Many traditions of modern Christmas can be traced back to the Viking Yule.
Winter solstice has been celebrated all over the world for thousands of years. It occurs on the shortest day and longest night. Although this is often the first day of winter, it also promises the return of the sun after an extended period of darkness.
The bride's sister was trying to change the timeline of her wedding because it clashed with her son’s naptime. However, she was quickly shut down, which pushed her to opt out of the celebration entirely.
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