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Zwelfdi Nacht/Twelfth Night un Neiyaahrsdaag/New Year's Day

Tonight (December 31 into January 1) is the Twelfth Night of Yule (remember that Heathen (and therefore Urglaawe) days begin at sunset on the prior day. Thus, "Sunday" actually begins at sundown on Saturday.

This is also the night of the progression of Berchta, a powerful goddess known to the Continental and Pennsylvania Germans. She may actually be Holle known by a different name, or She may be a Vanic relative of Holle. However, historical treatment of Her has portrayed Her…

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Added by Rob on December 31, 2011 at 6:59pm — No Comments

Hoietfescht - 25 Hoiet/July 25, 2010

This year, Distelfink Sippschaft celebrated Hoietfescht as part of the Asatru and Urglaawe Meetup of Eastern Pennsylvania and NJ's Freyfaxi/Hoietfescht Meetup at Ralph Stover State Park in Point Pleasant, PA. The event was sponsored by Distelfink Sippschaft and the ceremony, which included features of both Urglaawe and Asatru, was led by Brian Weis.


The deities of honor for the day…
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Added by Rob on July 29, 2010 at 12:30am — No Comments

Yuul 2009

Distelfink Sippschaft's 2009 Yuul ceremony was delayed by a snowstorm that dumped 26" of snow in the Philadelphia suburbs and made it impossible for easy transit to the site. Thus, it ended up being held on December 29, which means the candles will barely cool off before the twelfth night observances.



Due to work issues and sickness, our numbers were diminished, but the event was still very enjoyable. That night we were also holding the landtaking ceremony for Pete's new house in… Continue

Added by Rob on December 31, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Erntfescht / Harvest Home 2009

As the strength of the summer sun begins to wane and the garden crops yield their bounty and go to seed, we are reminded of our fortune to be living in a region of plenty.

Erntfescht, also called Erntdankfescht, is an age-old Germanic celebration of the harvest. Families and/or communities would come together to ensure that their loved ones and neighbors had ample food to carry them through the winter. The community took care of its own, which… Continue

Added by Rob on September 20, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

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