Christian saints, Norse gods, and magic mushrooms: myths of Santa Claus

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Yes, Christmas is grossly commercial, a taint that touches other year-closing holidays as well. And yet this time, and these traditions, have deep mythological roots that connect us to important gifts of the spirit. The mythic figure of Santa Claus … Continued

A Winter Story: Raven Steals the Light

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  Whatever your ancestry, wherever your people had deep roots, winter was the time for storytelling. To gather together inside, stay warm, relax, and learn together. Winter stories in particular, are stories about the mysteries that bind our earthly world … Continued

Questions, Connection, and Perceval’s Quest for the Grail

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  “In this universe we are given two gifts: the ability to love and the ability to ask questions.”— Mary Oliver The Arthurian legend of the knight Perceval and his quest for the grail was written by the French Romantic … Continued