The Meaning and Symbolism of The Wiccan Harvest Celebration

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Wicca is a modern pagan religion that celebrates different seasons and cycles of the year, including an important harvest celebration. This harvest celebration is known as Mabon, which falls around September 21st in the Northern Hemisphere and March 21st in the Southern Hemisphere. Mabon is a time to give thanks for the bountiful harvest and to reflect on the balance between light and darkness as the days become shorter and the nights longer. It is a time to honor and appreciate the fruits of the earth, as well as to recognize the cycles of life and death. During the Wicca harvest celebration of Mabon, many Wiccans gather together in groups or covens to perform rituals and ceremonies. These rituals often involve offering thanks to the gods and goddesses of the harvest, as well as to the earth itself for its abundance.



Webkinz magical retriever

July 24, 2008 at 12:47 am · Filed under Chit Chat, General, Newspaper Announcements, What's NEW
By Gymboutiques

Lots of info that I failed to post earlier today as I got caught up in trading lol. Here we go.

I’m going to post pics of the newspaper announcements later (as we will eventually see those and I can give you a short info on them too). Again many thanks to the webkinz Fairy (Merthyn you’re awesome)

Obviously, everyone is interested in the fish and what happens in the rooms!
The water pets get a bubble on their head when they go to other rooms and vise versa, the other pets get a bubble on their heads when they go into a water room.
The best I could do is show you what the Goldfish and Manatee look like swimming!

And since we’re on to the pets, here is the info on the new pets!
First we have the Fan Tailed Goldfish! The food item is called “Daphnia Dafina”! The PSI is the “Fantail Table”!

Then we have the Manatee! The food item is the “Mangrove Leaf Manacotti”! The PSI is the Mangrove Treasure Trove”!

This is the pet from the Trading Cards Series 3.
It’s called the “Magical Retriever” It has animated stars that radiate around it’s body! You can just see them in the second pic! The PSI is the “Sparkling Star Bed”! It’s food is called “Presto Pesto Pizza”!

NOW we get into the new Trading Card 3 items and the Series 2 Figurines!
First off, here are the 24 figurines and the items they give you through the codes! (click on pic to make bigger)

Here are the names of the figures and their items for this first group!
Ahoy Cheeky Monkey: Sailing Compass
At Your Service Penguin: Dining Out Table
Ballerina Husky Dog: Ballerina Mirror
Big Catch Bulldog: Baseball Bat Rack
Breaking News Cocker Spaniel: Webkinz Newz Newspaper Box
Chow Down Duck: Just Ducky Dishrack
Cowgirl Clydesdale: Cowgirl Wanted Poster
Dear Diary Leopard: Secret Dreams Diary
Fraidy Cat Lion: Moonlight Night Light
Hero-To-Be German Shepherd: Police Chair
Hoop Dreams Seal: Basketball Cooler
House Painting Hippo: Painting Overalls

Now the second half (click on pic to make bigger)…..

And here are their names:
Karate Cat: Stone Garden Lantern
Koala Archeologist: Backyard Dig Site
Lifeguard Googles: Oceanside Chair
Mach One Turtle: Desktop Antique Plane
Pink Picnic Charcoal Cat: Picnic Time Basket
Pop Groovin’ Gorilla: Platinum Record
Reindeer Runner: Digital Stopwatch Clock
Roller Pig: Skater Pig Poster
Super Shopper Yellow Lab: High Heel Chair
Swashbucklin Schnauzer: Deep Sea Locker
Tee Time Raccoon: Golf Ball Chair
Three Cheers Tiger: Pompom Bean Bag Chair

NOW, we get into the Trading Card 3 items!
Here is what I have on that so far!
This furniture theme is called the “Trading Card Condo” furniture!
Here is a list of the items in order (just put “ Trading Card Condo ” in front of each name!
Lounger
Sofa
Coffee Table
Lamp
Counter
Dining Chair
Dining Table
Fridge
Stove
Dresser
Bed
Pedestal
Toy Box
Side Table

Here are the new Trading Card Clothing Items:

You just put “ Trading Card Collector ” in front of the following names!
Beret
Button Coat
Capri Pants
Cropped Jacket
Coat
Classic Capri
Flip Flops
Bunched Pants

There’s a large bunch of new Posters that I believe will be available through the Series 3 trading cards!
Here they are:

And the names…
Charm Forest Poster
Cheeky Monkey Poster
Chicken Poster
Chortletorte Poster
Crocodile Poster
Fred Rover Poster
Goldfish Poster
Monkey and Monkey Poster
Ms. Birdy Poster
Puppy Patrol Car Poster
Whimsy Dragon Poster
Witches Bathtub Poster

Now, I have some new clothes that will be available!
The Mod Jacket is already found in the W-shop!
Here are the new clothes:

And the names:
Mod Jacket
Polo Dress
Pop Rock Princess Hat
Snowboarding Jacket
Red Dotty Party Dress
Pop Rock Princess Shirt
Pop Rock Princess Skirt

And finally, I have some new items that look like they might be a new theme to be found in the W-shop!
I’m not really sure where these will be available at! They could be part of the trading cards too!
I just don’t know!
They are all related to Webkinz Characters!
Here are the images:

Here are their names:
Amanda Panda Chest
Chef Gazpacho’s Place Setting
Dr. Quack Bed
Dr. Quack Side Table Lamp
Ms. Cowoline Reading Chair
Fred Rover Coffee Table
Fred Rover Sofa
Monkey & Monkey Banana Tree
Monkey & Monkey Banana TV
Monkey & Monkey Balloons
Ms. Birdy Home Sweet Home Cross Stitch
Ms. Birdy’s Tchotcke Shelf
Plumpy Plush Doll
Plumpy’s Chair
Plumpy’s Writing Desk

The images above are not complete! I found these listings, but no pics!
I’m sure they will go with the group above. Here are the names of the missing items:
Quizzy Dining Table
Quizzy Dining Chair
Arte’s Clock
Arte’s Azure Zingoz Photo

Working on EStore pictures for the new items…..

Moving Statue (click on pic to make bigger)

Four Season’s Tree (click to make bigger)

New Pet of the Month Items. Jelly Beans Seeds and Lava Lamp Column

Here’s the close up of the lava lamp column. It is pretty big (column size)

*we posted pics of the actual figurines and the clothes on earlier updates so I didn’t see the need to include those again. You can also check the Webkinz News Category on the blog to see previous news – pictures of the Gray Wolf were previously posted.

thank you for your patience guys/gals should have done this early today but had VBS to go to. Enjoy!

Pic of someone’s under water room:
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Lava lamp column shown in room:

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We can’t wait for the voting for the Greatest Webkinz to begin on April 29!

In the meantime, this is your chance to get to know our finalists. Here are four more of our favorite pets, and remember – you can see the full list of 32 finalists here!

Sherbet Bunny

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Unicorn

One of the first fan-requested plush pets was the Webkinz Unicorn. So when it was finally released in Webkinz’ second year, it became an instant hit! The Webkinz Unicorn ushered in a whole line of magical creatures that would eventually populate Webkinz World! For making fans’ dreams come true, the Webkinz Unicorn is one of the best Webkinz Pets ever!

These rituals often involve offering thanks to the gods and goddesses of the harvest, as well as to the earth itself for its abundance. One common practice during Mabon is the creation of an altar or sacred space adorned with seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other symbols of the harvest. This altar serves as a focal point for the rituals and is often used to offer blessings and gratitude.

Wicca harvest celebration

In addition to the rituals, Mabon is also a time for feasting and sharing food with loved ones. Many Wiccans believe that sharing a meal together strengthens the bonds of community and helps to cultivate a sense of gratitude and abundance. Overall, the Wicca harvest celebration of Mabon is a time to honor the cycles of nature and to give thanks for the abundance of the harvest. It is a time of reflection, gratitude, and celebration, as Wiccans come together to recognize and appreciate the gifts of the earth..

Reviews for "Creating and Maintaining Sacred Space for Wicca Harvest Celebrations"

1. Samantha - 1 star
I was so disappointed with the "Wicca harvest celebration" event. It felt like a cheap attempt to cash in on Wicca culture without any understanding or respect for the traditions. The organizers clearly had no knowledge of the history or significance behind these celebrations. The rituals felt forced and inauthentic, and the whole event seemed more like a mockery than a genuine celebration. I would not recommend it to anyone who is looking for an authentic Wicca experience.
2. John - 2 stars
I attended the "Wicca harvest celebration" event with high expectations, but unfortunately, it fell short. The event seemed disorganized, and there were minimal explanations or teachings about the significance of the rituals. It felt like a basic Halloween party rather than an actual ritualistic gathering. The decorations were tacky and the atmosphere lacked the mystical ambiance I was hoping for. Overall, it was a letdown and didn't provide the enriching experience I was seeking.
3. Emma - 2 stars
The "Wicca harvest celebration" event left me feeling underwhelmed. The organizers seemed more focused on creating a superficial, Instagram-worthy experience rather than providing a meaningful and authentic celebration. The rituals felt rushed and lacked depth, with no real explanation of their purpose or significance. The event was also overcrowded, making it difficult to fully engage and immerse oneself in the activities. I left feeling unsatisfied and regretful of the time and money I had spent on this event.
4. Robert - 1 star
I was highly disappointed with the "Wicca harvest celebration" event. It completely misrepresented Wicca culture and failed to provide any substantial knowledge about the practices and beliefs. The event felt more like a circus than a spiritual gathering, with over-the-top costumes and theatrics that overshadowed any genuine spiritual aspect. The whole experience felt like a cheap cash grab, taking advantage of people's curiosity without offering any true understanding. I strongly advise against attending this event if you are seeking an authentic Wicca experience.

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