The 7th day of Yuletide: The Christmas Witch

Ever heard of La Befana? She comes from an Italian legend connected to the birth of Jesus. La Befana's name is derived from the Greek word for Epiphany. The Epiphany is the day baby Jesus was revealed as the Son of God. The legend says the Three Magi stopped at La Befana’s home on their way to find the baby Jesus. She is described as an ugly, poor, old woman with a broom (recall the Cailleach of the Celts). The witch receives the three Magi. In some legends they asked her for directions and she points to the star of Bethlehem. In others, they are already following the star and invite her to come along.

Folklore & History, Twelve days of YuletideAri DalyDecember 27, 201912daysofchristmas, witches, witchofchristmas, labefanaComment

Witches? Why, Thank You.

I don’t speak on Halloween. I don't write. I honour my ancestors. It’s an exercise in liminality. I’ve been doing this since I was 15. Last night, a group of female friends and I decided to dress up all in white, paint our faces white, and pass candy out to kids.

feminine, Sacred FeminineAri DalyNovember 1, 2019witches, feministbeekeeping, samhain, wisewoman, ancestors, liminal, allhallowseveComment