For our 7th day of the 21 days of Yule we are doing garland. We are going to string popcorn and cranberries in a certain pattern to go on the tree. This is a great activity to do with younger kids especially in pre-k and kindergarten because it teaches then about patterns. ![]() This tradition dates back to colonial times when they had an abundance of corn and the Native Americans had an abundance of cranberries. Both plants are sacred; the corn represents life and is a gift from the Great Spirit. ![]() The Native Americans considered this berry a superfood. They used cranberries in so many different ways, medicinally, culinary and to dye there clothes, etc. We are going to be popping the popcorn in the air popper. When we place the kernels in the air popping machine that is when we say our blessing over them. Just as this kernel of corn fulfills its destiny let us fulfill our destiny. While the kernels are popping we try not to eat them as they come out but of course if you landed on us and we prepare the Cranberries by saying a blessing over them as we wait. May all our bitter moments turn sweet just like this cranberry turns sweet with the sugars of love and light. We wait for the popcorn to cool and then with a magic wand they are pattern may our pattern begin. ![]() Rowan is doing the popcorn ![]() Phoenix is doing the cranberries ![]() Angelus is stringing each play a part in this magical tree art.
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As a mom of three boys who go to public school I started to notice that some things were not being taught in detail so I decided to create lessons for them. Many of these lessons cover science, history and of information about Paganism. I share crafts for the all different holidays and cultures as ways that they can learn and have fun at the same time.
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