Holidays
The Four Seasons
Our holidays are the four seasons.
The most important of them is probably the Winter Solstice, followed by the Summer Solstice and then the two equinoxes.
Winter Solstice
Our Winter Solstice lasts for a week, from the 17th of December to the 23rd of December, during which we wish everyone a good Winter Solstice, eat good food, and spend time with our loved ones.
During this time, it is a tradition to help the weaker members of society; one does not turn away a hungry man at the door. If one practices this tradition, it is important not to compromise one's own safety.
Norraen Tradition
Selve dagen som er den 21 eller 22 december, her spiser vi gerne gris som symbol på Freyas gris Hildisvíni og en Glat hved navn Særrimner, som bliver spist hver aften i Valhalla.
Der ud over spise ged, som symbol på Thors gede Tanngnjóstr og Tanngrisnir.
Så har vi æber som symbol på æbeltræet der giver guderne eveing liv.
Drikker vin og mjød som er de drikke Odin drikker.Masser af lys, det er det vi fejre, nu kommer det tilbage.
Pynter med stråbukke som symbol på Thors geder Tanngnjóstr og Tanngrisnir.
Vårblot
The spring equinox marked the beginning of the brighter and warmer period, the time when we celebrate nature's rebirth and renewal.
Here, the gods Frey, Freya, and Frigg are in focus, as they are all symbols of renewal.
Norraen Tradition
It is a good time to make offerings to the gods to ensure fertility and good crops. If possible, this can also be a time for atonement offerings, where everyone is called to the gothi one by one and receives a blood mark on the forehead as a symbol of unity. The remaining blood will be offered over a bonfire, stream, or lake.
On this day, all conflicts will also be put on hold; no fighting or quarrelling is allowed unless it is in self-defence. The day should also be celebrated with good food and drink.
Summer Solstice
The summer solstice always falls on either the 20th of June or the 21st of June.
It is a time for celebration and joyous days; this is when the day is longest and the night is shortest, and when the light is strongest against the dark.
Many rituals and traditions are focused on promoting growth and prosperity.
Norraen Tradition
There should be a celebration, and it is customary to take a holiday on the day of the summer solstice and the day after. The day is dedicated to music; music lifts the spirits.
Herbs and flowers are picked, as they are believed to have special healing powers. They are used as decorations for the holiday.
There should be a large bonfire where people can make offerings to the gods.
Høstblot
Høstblot falls on the 22nd of September or the 23rd of September. Høstblot is an important holiday, especially for agriculture. Here, we thank the gods for the food we have been able to harvest from our fields and animals, and ensure its preservation.
Norraen Tradition
We offer food to the gods as thanks for the food we have been able to get, and we offer to make our food last throughout the winter. The farmer takes the first crops he has harvested and offers the portion he can spare. Games and contests symbolize that we are strong and ready to face the dark season.
People offer to the god they wish to be seen by. We also offer to our ancestors. If possible, this can also be a time for atonement offerings, where everyone is called to the gothi one by one and receives a blood mark on the forehead as a symbol of unity. The remaining blood will be offered over a bonfire, stream, or lake.
