The Calendrical Rituals

This group holds calendrical rituals, the rites fixed to the cycle of the year and the calendar: the observances of seasons, new moons, solstices and the recurring festivals that structure sacred time. They bind the community to the turning of the year and the rhythm of its tradition.

The browser will find calendrical rituals from various traditions. The entries describe each rite's timing, form and meaning, noting the tradition and the moment in the year it marks.