The Wheel of the Year is a pagan concept that represents the cyclical nature of the seasons and the changing of the year. It is a way for pagans to acknowledge and celebrate the different phases of nature and the energy that accompanies each season. The Wheel of the Year is often depicted as a circular diagram divided into eight sections, each representing a specific festival or sabbat. These festivals are observed throughout the year and mark important moments in the agricultural and natural cycles. The first festival of the Wheel of the Year is Imbolc, which usually falls on February 1st or 2nd. Imbolc marks the beginning of spring and is traditionally associated with the purification of the land and the welcoming of the returning sunlight.
Mascot
Like the emblem, the mascot identifies a particular Olympic Games, but in a way more guaranteed to inspire affection. To choose the mascot for Barcelona, another closed competition was called, also with six designers: Fernando Amat, Angel Beaumont, Francesc Capdevila, Javier Mariscal, Francesc Petit and Pere Torrent "Peret". The same jury that had to choose the Olympic emblem examined the different proposals for the mascot, talked to the designers before they began to implement the projects and, on 29 January 1988, chose the one by Javier Mariscal. It consisted of an image of a human-looking dog, with open arms, sketched in a thick, uneven, black line and treated with a false perspective that gave it a flattened effect. Although it was an anthropomorphic animal, the quality of the drawing and the treatment of colour (flat colours with neither gradations nor textures and a tendency to shun the primaries) made it quite different from most earlier Olympic mascots, all of which had been clearly influenced by the Walt Disney school of cartoons.
In order to make the mascot more acceptable to the general public, Josep M. Trias used computers to soften the shape. Once the definitive image of the first official mascot had been achieved, it was baptised. The name chosen was "CoBi", which made an allusion to the initials of COOB'92 and was easy to remember and pronounce in most languages. The arbitrary combination of upper and lower case letters and the typography in which the name was presented (an alphabet created specially by Mariscal) helped to make "CoBi" more than just a name: it was a logotype.
The shape of the mascot was gradually modified until it reached its definitive appearance, by when it had already been introduced to the public as the second Olympic symbol of Barcelona'92.
Other Olympic Official Mascots:
- 1896 Athens, Greece
- 1900 Paris, France
- 1904 St. Louis, USA
- 1906 Athens, Greece
- 1908 London, England
- 1912 Stockholm, Sweden
- 1916 cancelled
- 1920 Antwerp, Belgium
- 1924 Paris, France
- 1928 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 1932 Los Angeles, USA
- 1936 Berlin, Germany
- 1940 cancelled
- 1944 cancelled
- 1948 London, England
- 1952 Helsinki, Finland
- 1956 Stockholm, Sweden
- 1956 Melbourne, Australia
- 1960 Rome, Italy
- 1964 Tokyo, Japan
- 1968 Mexico City, Mexico
- 1972 Munich, Germany
- 1976 Montreal, Canada
- 1980 Moscow, Soviet Union
- 1984 Los Angeles, USA
- 1988 Seoul, South Korea
- 1992 Barcelona, Spain
- 1996 Atlanta, USA
- 2000 Sydney, Australia
- 2004 Athens, Greece
- 2008 Beijing, China
- 2012 London, England
- 2016 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 2020 Tokyo, Japan
- 2024 Paris, France
- 2028 Los Angeles, USA
Barcelona Fabregas Mascot Bear
The Barcelona Fabregas Mascot Bear is great for young fans, especially if their favourite player is Cesc Fabregas. The little bear is dressed in the Barcelona home football strip for that season and looks great with Fabregas and number 4 printed on the back.
On the front of the shirt is the Barcelona football crest and the sponsor and on the shorts is the number 4 and the Barca crest. The little bear has a shock of black hair with facial features stitched on, ears and a nose.
Imbolc marks the beginning of spring and is traditionally associated with the purification of the land and the welcoming of the returning sunlight. The second festival is Ostara, which occurs around the Spring Equinox, usually on March 21st. Ostara celebrates the arrival of spring in full bloom and is a time of balance between light and dark.
Barcelona Mascot Bear
- Clothed in the Home Football Strip
- Stitched Facial Features
- Official Barcelona Merchandise
- Barca Crest on Shirt and Shorts
- Fabregas 4 Printed on the Back
- Stitched in feature on Paws
- Not Suitable for Children Under 3 Years
- Made in China
- Machine Washable on 30 o
This mascot bear measures 10 inches in height and can be machine washed on a cool setting. Manufactured in China and made from polyester materials, this product is not recommended for children under three years old.
The bear itself is brown with cute facial features, and is produced under licence by bear league for Barcelona F.C, mascot bears are very popular amongst the younger fans, it can stand on a shelf or there is a hook on the top of its head for hanging it from.
The Barcelona Fabregas Bear is on sale at a reduced price but could still hold great memories of Fabregas’s days with Barcelona F.C. This is a great memorabilia product to collect along with current items which are available on the Soccer Box online store.
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Cobi turns 30: The Barcelona mascot, now with glasses, beard and a mobile phone, remains among the most memorable and profitable Olympic mascots
It is associated with fertility, growth, and new beginnings. Beltane, the third festival, takes place on May 1st and marks the beginning of summer. Beltane is a celebration of fertility, love, and abundance. It is a time of joyous activities and often includes bonfires, dancing, and the weaving of maypoles. Litha, also known as Midsummer or the Summer Solstice, falls on June 21st. This festival celebrates the peak of summer and the longest day of the year. It is a time for honoring the sun and its energy, as well as for reflection and gratitude. Lammas, the fifth festival, occurs around August 1st. Lammas marks the first harvest and is a time to give thanks for the abundance of the land. It is also a moment to recognize the cycle of life and death, as the harvest represents the sacrifice of the crops for sustenance. Mabon, or the Autumn Equinox, falls on September 21st. It is a festival of balance, as day and night are equal once again. Mabon is a time to give thanks for the fruits of the land and to prepare for the coming winter. Samhain, the seventh festival, takes place on October 31st and is often celebrated as Halloween. Samhain is considered the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. It is a time to honor the ancestors, communicate with spirits, and contemplate the cycle of life. The final festival of the Wheel of the Year is Yule, which falls on the Winter Solstice, typically around December 21st. Yule celebrates the rebirth of the sun and the return of light after the longest night. It is a time for reflection, renewal, and the sharing of warmth and joy. Overall, the Wheel of the Year is a pagan tradition that acknowledges the interconnectedness of nature and the seasons. It serves as a reminder to live in harmony with the cycles of life and to honor the Earth and its gifts..
Reviews for "The Pagan Wheel of the Year: Embracing Change and Transformation"
1. John - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with "Wheel of the Year Pagan". The book lacked depth and substance, and I felt like the author was just regurgitating information that can be easily found online. The content felt scattered and poorly organized, making it difficult to follow along and gain any meaningful knowledge from it. Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a comprehensive and well-written guide to Pagan practices.
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