St Patrick gets a lot of publicity. He had an excellent theatrical agent in the old days and his slick promotional material, backed up by Roman gold, was of the very best quality. Repeat something often enough and half of the population will believe it (just look at politicians, ancient or modern.) Seguir leyendo »

This is the day of Bride
the Queen will come from the mound…… Seguir leyendo »

She is the protector of cats, women and children. The ancient Egyptians celebrated her feastday on October 31 with convivial merry making, music, dancing in the streets and drinking with friends - the sort of holiday that you and I would recognise instantly. Seguir leyendo »

For family entertainment, get the kids together for these 101 Spooktacular Party Ideas
Planning a Halloween party with children is easy with the benefit of Linda Sadler’s experience - she’s been planning and hosting school parties at her home for over 15 years. Seguir leyendo »

Every autumn the delightful Monarch butterflies return to Mexico for the winter protection of the oyamel fir trees. Seguir leyendo »

Turning points are filled with portent. The time between one day and the next, the meeting of sea and shore, or the closing of an old year and opening of the new are made of mystery and magic. The turning of the year was the time when the veil between the worlds was at its thinnest, and the living could communicate with their beloved dead. Seguir leyendo »

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular and joyous of Hindu festivals, the birthday of Lord Ganesh. This most sacred day falls on the 4th day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada (August-September) and observed throughout India and by devout Hindus everywhere. Seguir leyendo »

Mithras, God of the Morning,
Our trumpets waken the Wall!
Rome is above the Nations,
but Thou art over all!
Rudyard Kipling Seguir leyendo »