Lore & Legends

Easter Origins

Easter shows its pagan origins in a dating system based on the lunar calendar. It is fixed as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the Equinox (Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere where the festival originated). The … Continue reading →

Autumn Equinox

The Autumn Equinox occurs this year on the 20th of March, it is a time when the Earth’s tilt is neither towards or away from the sun so day and night are approximately the same length. The autumn equinox was … Continue reading →

The History of Halloween

On the 31st of October the ancient Celts heralded the beginning of their winter and the New Year with a great fire festival. This time of year was called Samhain. It was said that at Samhain neither human or ghost … Continue reading →

Arise Ghosts, Witches, Vampires and Fairies!

Imagine a night when spirits are free to roam the suburbs. Imagine our spirits free…On Monday the 31st of October there may be a knock at your door as visitors from an unearthly realm come in search of sugary treats. … Continue reading →