The Festival CelebrantMar 2, 20214 minWhat's in a name?Some naming traditions from around the world. So, you’re a proud new mom or dad. Congratulations! Your bouncing bundle of joy is going to...
The Festival CelebrantOct 23, 20203 minHalloween countdown.It’s almost Halloween again! All Hallows Eve, the festival for Remembrance of the Dead. The origins and evolution of this festival are so...
The Festival CelebrantSep 22, 20203 minMabon, and a bit about 'the Wheel of the Year'What's this Mabon thing? You've heard of the Equinoxes, right? (if not, there's a post on its way soon). Modern pagans, particularly in...
The Festival CelebrantSep 1, 20203 minEveryone's eloping!The romanticism of an elopement is undeniable and irresistible. Two lovers running away to be wed far from the scrutiny of the crowd. It...
The Festival CelebrantAug 14, 20202 minLight my Candle!Bring the magic of a simple candle flame to the heart of your ceremony.
The Festival CelebrantJul 11, 20203 minSand in your ceremony. Much better than sand in your sandwiches.You may have witnessed or taken part in a sand ceremony and if you have you’ll probably agree that the pouring and blending of sand is a...
The Festival CelebrantJul 5, 20202 minTime Capsule Ceremonies: seeding tomorrow's memories.I think most of us would love to time-travel. Just sneak forward or back a bit to nudge our lives into a more favourable groove in the...
The Festival CelebrantJul 4, 20203 minThe Quaich Ceremony; supping from Gaelic tradition.The first thing I want to say is don't worry too much about the pronunciation! With apologies to my Scottish friends, you'll probably be...
The Festival CelebrantJul 3, 20203 minIndependent Celebrant or Humanist Celebrant. What??.... Help!There's a lot of coverage about Celebrants in the British press and media at the moment. Six couples are appealing for reforms that would...