The fantasy and folklore of All Hallows
Halloween had its beginnings in an ancient, pre-Christian Celtic festival of the dead. The Celtic peoples, who were once found all over Europe, divided the year by four major holidays. According to their calendar, the year began on a day corresponding to November 1st on our present calendar. Read full story from KMPH.com
Angel Valley Resort Sweat Lodge Incident: 2 Die, 19 Overcome at Arizona Retreat
PHOENIX — A sauna-like sweat lodge at an Arizona resort meant to provide spiritual cleansing became the scene of a police investigation Friday when more than a dozen people became ill during a two-hour session and two later died. Read full story from The Huffington Post
St Damien: The leper priest of Molokai
Tomorrow, Pope Benedict XVI will be canonising Fr Damien de Veuster, known everywhere as the Leper Priest of Molokai. Read full story from timesofmalta.com
Allegations of witchcraft causing panic at Kissy Low Cost Housing Estate
Some residents of the Low-cost Housing Estate at Kissy at the past weekend alleged that witchcraft is being practiced in their community. Read full story from Awoko.org
Spirituality group shares bond of womanhood
Some of the recent meetings have centered around learning about Reiki; watching a video about Jizo, a Buddhist figure, and then making Jizo peace panels out of muslin; making bundles of lavender and fall leaves to hang above a door after learning about Earth-centered religions; having angel readings by a local practitioner; meditation; learning about the origins of May Day and making May Day baskets; visiting a Sand Tray therapist; learning about labyrinths; experiencing a traditional Seder meal; and watching “The Secret.” Read full story from standard.net
