So, this thread is for people to learn about each other's religious beliefs and practices. We did this awhile back and it was a big success, so I thought we'd try another one since we've got so many new members now. So, write about your own religion, ask lots of questions, and have fun!

Here's the rules: (kinda common sense, but just in case)
-No fighting!
-If you want to say something that might be taken as critical, even if it's not meant that way, either PM the person or re-word it.

I was going to write up a really long post with pictures but I'm coming down with the flu and my brain is dripping out my ears, so I'm going to try to keep mine short for now.

I am pagan. I'm not Wiccan, but I guess that's the closest "official" religion. I am polytheistic, and I focus on the Celtic panthenon of deities, which has Dagda and Danu ans the "main" God and Goddess.

I celebrate eight holidays throughout the year (which starts on October 31st, btw. ^_^)

First is Yule or the Winter Solstice, which is the holiday Christmas comes from.

Imbolc, at the beginning of February, is a welcoming of Spring, and rebirth.

Ostara or Vernal Equinox is the base from which Easter came. The rabbit, colored eggs, and baby chicks were symbols of fertility, and Ostara is a time for planting and celebrating fertility.

Midsummer solstice is next, followed by Lammas or Lughnasadh, which is a harvest celebration. Mabon is the second celebration of the harvest, though it is also very very similar to Thanksgiving.

The last is Samhain, which most people know as Halloween. Samhain is about remembering the departed, and the hope of rebirth. (I believe in reincarnation) It is also the final of the three harvest festivals.

There's so much more I want to right but right now I need to get to bed. Please feel free to ask questions, I love answering them.

Oh, and because I know it will come up - yes, I do use magick. If anyone is curious, I can write up a sample ritual, though there are a few things I don't generally share. :P