Pagan holidays, also known as neopagan holidays, are celebrations and observances that are based on ancient pagan traditions and beliefs. These holidays often revolve around the cycles of nature and the changing seasons. In 2023, there are several significant pagan holidays that will be observed by various neopagan communities around the world. One of the most widely observed pagan holidays is the Winter Solstice, which marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. In 2023, the Winter Solstice will occur on December 21. This holiday is often celebrated with rituals and gatherings that focus on the rebirth of the sun and the return of light after the darkest time of the year.
This holiday is often celebrated with rituals and gatherings that focus on the rebirth of the sun and the return of light after the darkest time of the year. Another important pagan holiday is Imbolc, which falls on February 1 or 2. Imbolc is a celebration of the beginning of spring and the return of fertility to the land.
Cursed and mystical realms
Fantasy Realms from WizKids is truly and honestly one of the reasons why I love card games. Why? Because they are quick, they are fun, and if they are strong enough - they do not take too long to pick up the rules.
Fantasy Realms: The Cursed Hoard // WizKids
If you haven't played Fantasy Realms, it is quite honestly one of the simplest games to pick up. You draw a card, and you discard a card. That is it! However, the story of Fantasy Realms adds to the simplicity, as it is indeed based within a fantasy realm.
You can choose to follow the military and use brute force in your path, you can utilise magic and use your attack and defence in your favour of the elements. You can create combos, and even pick up from the discard pile too! The game is truly fantastic, and your game will be unlike anybody else's due to the nature of making your own choices.
Fantasy Realms: The Cursed Hoard // WizKids
And exactly what I was hoping: The Cursed Hoard expansion does exactly what an expansion on a game like this should. It expands on the original concept of simplicity. Providing not just one. but two modular expansions which can be added to play together, or separately.
Fantasy Realms: The Cursed Hoard // WizKids
You can now add Cursed Items to your deck, adding more mystery and power to your Kingdom. These cards have incredible perks, they may offer you to skip your go, look at the other player's cards or even take more than one turn. But what is the catch? Every time a Cursed Item is used within the game, the player is forced to receive negative points to tally up at the end game.
You may look like the winner steadily throughout, but when those points become tallied and you have been cursed, you could potentially throw the whole game. Therefore, I suggest using them tactically!
Fantasy Realms: The Cursed Hoard // WizKids
It's not all doom, gloom and curses. There have been three new suits added to the game too. So you can now expand your realm with buildings, start to attract some powerful outsiders (mystical and/or magical) and even grasp the power to raise the undead, to cause nothing but sweet, sweet havoc.
Fantasy Realms: The Cursed Hoard is out in North America as we speak, so I anticipate the secondary worldwide release won't be too far behind.
What is your favourite card game to play for simplicity?
"It's not all doom, gloom and curses. There have been three new suits added to the game too. "
It is often associated with the goddess Brigid and is observed with rituals that honor her and the changing seasons. Beltane, which takes place on May 1, is another significant pagan holiday in 2023. This holiday marks the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice and is associated with fertility, creativity, and the peak of springtime. Many neopagan communities celebrate Beltane with maypole dancing, bonfires, and other rituals that celebrate the abundance of the earth. Litha, also known as the Summer Solstice, will occur on June 21 in 2023. This holiday marks the longest day and shortest night of the year and is a time to celebrate the sun and the beginning of summer. Litha is often celebrated with outdoor gatherings, bonfires, and rituals that honor the sun and its life-giving energy. Samhain, also known as Halloween, is another significant pagan holiday in 2023. Samhain falls on October 31 and is considered the Pagan New Year. It is a time to honor and remember ancestors and loved ones who have passed away, as well as to prepare for the coming winter. Many neopagan communities celebrate Samhain with feasts, divination, and other rituals that honor the thinning of the veil between the living and the dead. These are just a few of the pagan holidays that will be observed in 2023. Each holiday has its own unique significance and traditions, but they all share a connection to nature and the cycles of the earth. For neopagans, these holidays are an opportunity to connect with the natural world and to honor the ancient traditions that have been passed down through generations..
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