Samhain: The Pagan Origins of Halloween

Pagan holidays refer to the traditional celebrations and observances that are aligned with ancient Pagan beliefs and practices. These holidays have their roots in ancient cultures and are often associated with the cycles of nature and agricultural events. In the United States, the celebration of Pagan holidays has gained popularity among modern Pagans and those interested in alternative spiritual practices. In the year 2023, there will be several Pagan holidays observed in the United States. One of the most significant is Ostara, also known as the Spring Equinox. Ostara falls on March 20th or 21st and marks the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

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The size of the ancestral plane and the veil in tvdu are both unknown in size, and even if the veil and bonnie and qetsiyah dimention are planetary in size, i never once doubted their power. 11 The ancestors have defeated the originals multiple times now and gatekeeper davina was never beaten by kid hope, what hope did was blow away the salt that hold davina in the physical plane.

Ostara falls on March 20th or 21st and marks the arrival of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. This holiday celebrates the balance between light and darkness, and the reawakening of nature after the long winter months. It is a time to honor fertility, growth, and new beginnings.

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Klaus drags the tips of his fingers from the middle of Zero's chest down to his soft stomach. "Purr for me," he murmurs hotly, equal parts commanding and possessive. His eyes flash gold as Zero arches into his touch with a delicate purr. OR; Klaus falls for a smart mouthed waiter who isn't as human as he makes himsel.

GRETEL THE GUARDIAN―niklaus mikaelson

―book one in the folklore series and here you come with a shield for a heart and a sword for a tongue. ―tvd season one to season four

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[book one] You could say she had trust issues, maybe she was damaged, or you could say what most assumed: Annabel Kimani was just a stone-cold bitch, simple as that. Nobody knew exactly why she was the way she was. Not the two friends she had allowed herself to make, not her foster family, not her social worker; nobod.

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Klaus and Elijah were prepared to end their lives to keep their loved ones safe from the Hollow. It was the only thing Klaus could think of, and Elijah wouldn't let him die alone, but the two Originals were wrong. As they were about to plunge the white oak stake into their hearts, they were stopped by an unlikely pers.

Mrs Mikaelson One Shots

This is the collection of little one-shot stories from the end of Mrs Mikaelson, so I recommend reading that book first before you read this one. Feel free to request a one-shot. Hope you enjoy them. XxD

Mrs Mikaelson

Throughout the last thousand years of being a vampire, everyone always thought that Niklaus Mikaelson was merciless, heartless. What they don't know, is that he has a heart, but it's reserved for one person. His wife of over a thousand years, the Original Wife, Isa Mikaelson. Join Nik and Isa on adventures you're al.

Reborn as Jeremy Gilbert? Fuck Yeah!

You know the story of the vampire diaries? well apparently it's not just a story. My name was Cheshire Bulstrode I know weird name right? well I liked it. Anyway I died blah blah blah who knew getting shot in the neck would kill? wait I do. well there was just me chocking on my blood smiling with my purple hair flowin.

Little Witch Book 1

I was 35 when I died. I was getting older and I was okay with that. But then I died and now I'm in a fictional universe in a book I LOVED but, it was fiction. Being reborn was not awesome. Being a witch will be awesome, but there will be a lot to learn and a lot of practice if I want to survive another war. I am no.

Incorrigible ― The Vampire Diaries

A story in which Adaline Mikaelson breaks a thousand-year curse on her and her twin brother, only to get something that she had given up on a long time ago. ━━━━━━━━━━━━ "In the name of our family, Niklaus-" "-Elijah, long time no see, but I suggest you get your hands off of him." "Adaline. " "You really think he'd b.

Ariel Forbes - The Vampire Diaries #Wattys2021

My name is Ariel Forbes and this is going to be the story of my crazy messed up life. My adopted sister is a vampire, Katherine is a b**** but she's sweet to me, Damon and Jeremy are such overprotective like-brothers, I became best friends of The Original Family and most of the time I have to keep Elena from doing som.

Just An Aunt Trying To Survive

Randa Karlos Libra is my name. I'm 67 years old. I'm a single mom (more like grandma now) since I was 21. I don't know if you've heard of me or not but I'm the writer of the top 10 phsycology books worlwide. My children always warned me from taking dangerous patients and stay in the safe side but that's not me, that's.

Calynn

Calynn did not expect to be shot and die the day before her mother's birthday and she definitely didn't expect to have to experience being born again. The most shocking part was probably that she was born I the time before the Originals were even vampires. She could at least feel happy about being born as one of Bonni.

Repeat - V1 - Pairing - Vicki x Kol and Arcadius

At the end of The Vampire Diaries somehow Vicki Donovan wakes up on the first day of school in 2009. Set to repeat the past she hopes to change it in anyway that she possibly can, for the better. That means keeping both herself and her brother safe and finding a way to fight against vampires, witches, ghosts and othe.

Bring a Little Chaos

Senya died in the arms of her best friend but when she gets offered to keep living in an alternate reality, she takes it, the only problem is; she has never watched The Vampire Diaries or The Originals and that make she completely clueless when it comes to this new reality. Oh, and did she mention that she was stuck i.

To Be Elena Gilbert

The thing is, she died. Maybe. She might of died. But now she's somehow entirely someone else, someone from a tv show nonetheless. To say that dying isn't her goal here would be a lie. She would prefer being reborn as someone else, anyone else really, she'd probably prefer to be reborn as a kitten. Kittens are cute.

Reborn As Jeremy Gilbert

I was 19 years old, I had my whole life ahead of me. I woke up as Jeremy Gilbert in a TV show I watched just to look at the hot chicks and because that's what the girlfriend likes to watch. Man I have no idea how I felt, but I guess I was a mixture of happy and angry. Happy because of all the Hot chicks. Angry bec.

As Davina Claire

Waking up one day as one Davina Claire (someone from a dream I used to have throughout my life) had to have been one of the weirdest things to have happened to me in a very long time. Perhaps it wouldn't be so bad waking up as a teenager if I hadn't died in my 60's? I may enjoy watching drama, even in my dreams desp.

Emeralds (TVD/HP Crossover)

"Would you really leave all this behind for a simple Muggle life?" "It's different Draco, and you just might like it." Because life was never supposed to be simple. FemHarry/Elijah pairing

Living In A Fantasy

Why did those names sound so familiar? He wondered softly before whimpering in pain as more memories hit him with a horrible force. His parents had recently died in a car accident that his sister was in and now they currently had their aunt Jenna looking after them. The door rattled again, this time with more force.

Redemption - Reborn as Mikael

A mother of four dies protecting her children, who she loved more than anything. After her "accident" she is reborn into The Vampire Diaries, way before the plot takes place, into a time when the Originals were only children. She has to face the new life as Mikael, the Mikaelson's father in completely different scener.

The New Kol Mikaelson

Gabriel never thought that once he fell asleep, he would wake up as a vampire. As one of the Original vampires. As the famous Kol Mikaelson, the youngest brother alive, well dead alive. Now he has to step us his game and try to think how he will continue the path of Kol Mikaelson. - COVER is made by me. WARNING: My st.

𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐨𝐝 | ᴛʜᴇ ᴏʀɪɢɪɴᴀʟꜱ

[ON INDEFINITE HIATUS] After so many years - centuries upon centuries - of fighting Bazyli 'Chrys' Darthe, the eldest son of Hades, thought it was finally over, that he was finally done. What a naive thought. Hayley Marshall, the young woman he considers his own gets caught in the supernatural hurricane that is New O.

Female Niklaus Mikaelson? Why not.

Reborn as a female Niklaus Mikaelson is not the worst thing that has happened to me. At least this life might be better than the last.

REVIVAL, tvd universe

❛❛death is an necessary end. it'll come when it comes.❜❜ Once upon a time, there was a god. Named mischievous and the worst troublemaker, he was banished to the mortal realm, cursed forever to relive lives while remembering every pain and happiness he ever had. Niklaus Mikaelson was supposed to bring death and ruin wh.

the big bad wolf • [the originals] DISCONTINUED

IN WHICH ELLA LAWRENCE WAKES UP IN THE BODY OF A THOUSAND YEAR OLD ORIGINAL HYBRID. [the originals season one-five] [contains spoilers for TO, TVD] [mix between following the OG plot & AU] [started: 6/9-2021] [finished: ?] [klaus mikaelson SI/waking up as klaus mikaelson] [tvdu reborn] [ cover made by @BlackCatAdmire.

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Lucinda Lockwood-Black has been to hell and back. At least, that is how she describes it. The powerful Gryffindor witch lost everyone during the War. She lost her lover, her biological father, her godfather, her best friends. When she finally comes back to her hometown, everything has changed. Lucy is not the same and.

𝐀 𝐆𝐈𝐅𝐓 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐆𝐎𝐃𝐒 | TVD

I died. But that's wasn't the end of the story (obviously). It was actually the beginning. Because, apparently, I was too young to die so I had a second chance. A second chance at living. The problem? I was reborn as Elena Gilbert, and I don't know how that's gonna play out. . . . Eh. We'll see. At least I know i.

To Be Loved | TVD

Dying, only to be reincarnated in a Tv show she used to watch sounds like the premise to a asylum stint. Nothing should go wrong . right? Reverse harem endgame. Disclaimer1: unfortunately, I do not own The Vampire Diaries nor do I The Originals. Disclaimer2: This Hayley is NEW. She is not Hayley Marshall from the sh.

Another notable Pagan holiday in 2023 is Beltane, which falls on May 1st. Beltane is a celebration of the beginning of summer and is associated with fertility and the abundance of the Earth. It is a time to honor the union of the God and Goddess, and many rituals involve dancing around a Maypole and lighting bonfires. Litha, also known as the Summer Solstice, is celebrated on June 20th or 21st. This Pagan holiday marks the longest day of the year and the peak of summer. It is a time to honor the power of the sun and the abundance of nature. Many Pagans gather to watch the sunrise or sunset and participate in rituals that celebrate the fire element. On October 31st, Samhain is celebrated, which is considered the most important Pagan holiday of the year. Samhain marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It is a time to honor ancestors and the thinning of the veil between the spirit world and the living. Many Pagans engage in divination and reflective rituals to connect with their ancestors and seek guidance for the coming year. Yule, also known as the Winter Solstice, occurs on December 21st or 22nd. This Pagan holiday marks the shortest day of the year and the return of the sun. It is a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness and the promise of new life. Many Pagans decorate evergreen trees, exchange gifts, and light candles to symbolize the return of the sun's warmth. Overall, Pagan holidays in 2023 in the United States will provide opportunities for Pagans and those interested in alternative spiritual practices to connect with nature, honor ancient traditions, and celebrate the cycles of life. These holidays offer a chance to cultivate a deeper spiritual connection and a greater appreciation for the natural world..

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