Tag Archives: witches

Whippings, weather and witches – and other superstitions relating to Swedish Easter traditions.

Posted on April 20, 2014 by annamadeit

Well friends – it is Spring again and with it, time for another ancient and mysterious holiday. To me, in some sense, the word “Spring” is an onomatopoeia of tremendous potency. Here in our northern hemisphere, it is the time … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Just for fun, Scandinavia | Tagged Easter, fertility, Holiday Traditions, Lent, magic, Påskris, Shrovetide, superstition, Swedish, witches | 5 Comments

From Hallow Ghosts to Weary Witches – a Primordial Peek at Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2011 by annamadeit

Those of you who have read my post “Lucia, Yule Goats, and other interesting occurrences” know that I find the origins of our holiday celebrations fascinating. Although it was never traditionally celebrated in my native country of Sweden, Halloween … Continue reading →