Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada, but its origins can be traced back to ancient pagan celebrations. The concept of giving thanks for a bountiful harvest is deeply rooted in many pagan traditions. One of the earliest pagan celebrations of gratitude for a successful harvest is believed to have taken place in ancient Greece. The Greeks held a festival called Thesmophoria, dedicated to the goddess Demeter, the deity of agriculture and fertility. During this festival, women would gather together to give thanks for a good harvest and pray for abundant crops in the upcoming year. In Rome, a similar festival known as Cerelia was observed in honor of the goddess Ceres, who was also associated with agriculture and fertility.
10. Look up to the skies and call out: Powers of High, listen to my plea, May I always be protected by thee!
Oil to dress your candles this is optional, and can be any oil that makes you feel protected, a specially formulated protection blend, or your astrological sign essential oil. Oil to dress your candles this is optional, and can be any oil that makes you feel protected, a specially formulated protection blend, or your astrological sign essential oil.
In Rome, a similar festival known as Cerelia was observed in honor of the goddess Ceres, who was also associated with agriculture and fertility. The festival included feasting, singing, dancing, and offerings made to Ceres as a way of expressing gratitude for the harvest. In Northern Europe, the celebration of Harvest Home was widely practiced by pagan communities.
Rune Spell of Protection
This particular rune magick spell will offer protection from outside forces, but also from forces within us. We don’t always need protection from the outside, but may need a little boost in harmony within ourselves and with others around us. This spell will provide a protection barrier on all aspects.
Algiz rune candle holder by RealwoodPL
Ingredients for Rune Protection Spell
- 5 small white candles
- An instrument to carve runes into the candles
- Incense: Any protection scent, such as cinnamon, myrrh, or sage
- Salt
- Oil to dress your candles (this is optional, and can be any oil that makes you feel protected, a specially formulated protection blend, or your astrological sign essential oil)
Performing the Rune Spell
1. Start by selecting a candle from the five that you want to represent yourself. Carve into this candle the rune Algiz (pictured below) and write your name beneath it:
2. Place the other four candles around your altar in the north, east, south, and west corners.
3. Place the candle that represents you in the center of the other four.
4. Spread your salt in a circle around the candles, and leave a small pinch of salt directly in front of you.
5. Light your incense and clear your mind of all negative thoughts.
6. Light the candle to the east and say: Powers of Air, hear my call grant me your protection that is all I ask for!
7. Light the candle to the south and state: Powers of Fire, hear my call grant me your protection that is all I ask for!
8. Light the western candle and say: Powers of Water, hear my call grant me your protection that is all I ask for!
9. Finally, light the candle to the north and state: Powers of Earth, hear my call grant me your protection that is all I ask for!
10. Look up to the skies and call out: Powers of High, listen to my plea, May I always be protected by thee!
11. Light your candle and say: Banish my fears! I light with your light, I am guarded, well-protected and with a shield I rise!
12. Stare into the flame and visualize a protective light surrounding you. The light is warm, glowing, soothing. Breathe in the light, and let it fill you with shining protection.
13. Open your eyes and say: Air protects me! Fire protects me! Water protects me! Earth protects me! The God(s or Divine) protect(s) me! I am whole again, with my shield I move on!
14. Meditate until you’re comfortable and feel protected, and then let the candles burn. Bury the remains and sprint the salt from the ritual around the area where they’re placed.
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11. Light your candle and say: Banish my fears! I light with your light, I am guarded, well-protected and with a shield I rise!
This festival marked the end of the harvest season and involved various customs such as communal feasts, bonfires, and the creation of corn dolls, symbolizing fertility and abundance. With the spread of Christianity, pagan traditions gradually merged with Christian practices. In the 16th century, the Protestant Reformation brought about changes in religious practices in England. The Puritans, a group of English Protestants, objected to many traditional Catholic rituals, including holidays such as Christmas and Easter. Instead, the Puritans sought to create their own days of thanksgiving to express gratitude to God for blessings and often for successful harvests. These days of thanksgiving were not fixed holidays but rather days of religious observance. When the Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620, they brought with them the tradition of holding days of thanksgiving. Their first recorded celebration of thanksgiving took place in 1621 after their first successful corn harvest. This event, commonly referred to as the "First Thanksgiving," is often considered the origin of the modern Thanksgiving holiday. Over time, Thanksgiving became an annual tradition in the United States, typically celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. The holiday has evolved to include various customs, such as turkey dinners, parades, and football games, but at its core, it remains a day for expressing gratitude for the blessings received throughout the year. In conclusion, while the origins of Thanksgiving can be traced back to pagan celebrations of gratitude for a bountiful harvest, the holiday has become a unique and cherished tradition in North America. Whether rooted in religious beliefs or cultural practices, Thanksgiving serves as a reminder to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the abundance in our lives..
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