Show Your Support, Send a Smile! By Goði Beast, President of Awaken the North This holiday season, let’s come together to brighten the days of our brave military personnel serving overseas. Being away from loved ones during the […]
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As we welcome the Fall Equinox on September 22nd, it’s a perfect time to connect with our Norse traditions and celebrate the changing of the seasons. Haust Jafnsnátt, or Fall Equinox, marks the balance of day and […]
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On September 18th, we gather to observe Háustblót, a key festival in the Norse pagan calendar that honors the bountiful harvest and prepares us for the coming months. This sacred time is all about gratitude and ensuring a […]
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Midsummer, a sacred day in Norse pagan/heathen culture, marks the zenith of the sun’s power and the longest day of the year. Stemming from ancient traditions, it holds deep significance as a time of abundance, fertility, and celebration. […]
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April 21 is Nonbinary Parents Day A 2020 study by the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute found that 19% of transgender adults in the United States are parents. One third of transgender parents identify as non binary. […]
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Wednesday, April 10 marks National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD). It has been commemorated annually since 2013 and is directed by Advocates for Youth disclaimer, an organization that partners with young people and their adult allies to […]
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The International Asexuality Day is celebrated every year on 6 April to promote the ace umbrella, which includes demisexual, grey-asexual, and other ace identities. The day is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the rights of the ace […]
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Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the […]
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Happy Ostara, fellow heathens! As we welcome the Spring Equinox, let’s embrace the rebirth of nature and honor our Norse traditions. Ostara marks the time of balance between day and night, symbolizing new beginnings and fertility. What does […]