What are some of the Holidays or Rituals in Asatru?
Most of the holidays and rituals are based on the seasons and cultural observances of the Germanic peoples. Recognizing the changing of the seasons meant life and death to our ancestors in that their lives depended on the harvest, the fishing and hunting seasons, and the ability to know when each time was upon them. Celebrations of the changing seasons, petitioning the deities for the change to come, to be fruitful, were common rituals. Youll find similar holidays in the pagan community with a few exceptions. For example: a very important holiday to the Asatru was Yule at the Winter Solstice and Halloween wasnt recognized. We also observe special days that honor heroes from our past. Some rituals are: blessing of food, a Hammer Hallowing (making a space sacred), child naming (equivalent of a baptism/naming), wedding, funerals, honoring land wights (spirits), and, of course, honoring the Gods and Goddesses or a particular deity.
