I am still in the process of learning about Wicca. One of my favorite things to research right now is the Sabbats. Yesterday was Imbolc. I want to share these holidays with my children, so I planned a few activities for them. We made Brigid's Crosses out of pipe cleaners, and even my son, who has a very narrow attention span, really enjoyed making these. After dinner we made custard apples. Well, kind of. The recipe I had said to make instant custard, but I couldn't find any, so we made vanilla pudding instead. Buddy didn't want to try this (picky eater), but I convinced him to try the pudding. He didn't want to admit that he liked it, but he did have a bowl after all. When it was almost bedtime we lit a lot of candles in front of the fireplace. We carried a candle to each room to welcome spring, and then we sat in front of the candles and snuggled for a while. Via and Buddy were so eager to learn more about Imbolc, so I shared some of the basics with them. They kept asking what the next activity was, and were a little sad when I said that was it. But they are excited for the next Sabbat!
Mr. D and I agree that we want the children to find their own spiritual path. I in no way plan to force my beliefs on them. I think that giving kids such a narrow view on spirituality is damaging. They need to find what makes them happy, and I don't want them to feel guilt over what they choose - or don't choose - to believe. Maybe then they will find their happiness a lot sooner and a lot easier than I did. I don't care which religious path they choose, so long as they treat others with dignity and are happy. But I am going to teach them as much as I can about what I and Mr. D have been through. If they want to learn about the Sabbats then I will teach them what I can. If they want to learn Eastern philosophies, I will help them. And I will never be condescending about anything they want to learn.
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