January 31

Each year on or around this date, a sacred festival is held in the Katmandu Valley of Nepal in honor of the goddess Sarasvati, an ancient Indian deity who presides over all forms of education. As temples dedicated to her, offerings of food, flowers, and incense are made by faithful Hindus and students who seek her help on their school exams. In the courtyard of the Hanuman Dhoka, an ancient palace where the king is accompanied on this day by Nepalese officials, the annual rites of Spring begin with a traditional gun salute, followed by veneration ceremonies which are performed by the royal priest.
In the Hawaiian Islands, a joyous flower-filled festival in honor of an ancient goddess associated with the narcissus flower is celebrated each year on this day; while in China, an annual festival honoring Kuan Yin takes place.

January 30

In ancient Rome, an agricultural festival called the Feriae Sementiva (Feast of Spring) was celebrated annually on this date with sacrifices to Ceres (the goddess of agriculture) and Tellus Mater (the goddess of the Earth and fertility), as well as other lesser gods and goddesses
associated with agriculture.
On this date in the year 1940, Z. Budapest (the founder and leader of the main branch of feminist Dianic Wicca) was born in Budapest. Among her many accomplishments, she founded the Susan B. Anthony coven (named after the famous suffragist), hosted a radio show in San Francisco, directed the Women’s Spirituality Forum in Oakland, and led a successful public hexing against a mass murderer.

January 29

On this day in the year 1688, famous mystic, scientists, and spiritualist-medium Emanuel Swedenburg was born in Sweden. His works had a major influence upon the secret societies of the eighteenth century, and a religion based on his mystical theological philosophy was founded in his name by his followers.
In the country of Vietnam, a mythical and centuries-old Parade of the Unicorns takes place each year on this date (approximately).
According to mythology, the ancient Pagan goddesses Irene and Pax were born on this day.

January 29

On this day in the year 1688, famous mystic, scientists, and spiritualist-medium Emanuel Swedenburg was born in Sweden. His works had a major influence upon the secret societies of the eighteenth century, and a religion based on his mystical theological philosophy was founded in his name by his followers.
In the country of Vietnam, a mythical and centuries-old Parade of the Unicorns takes place each year on this date (approximately).
According to mythology, the ancient Pagan goddesses Irene and Pax were born on this day.

January 28

In the Shetland Islands, a centuries-old fire festival known as Up-Helly-Aa is held each year on the last Tuesday of January (which normally falls around this date). The festival, which marks the end of the traditional Yuletide and pays tribute to the old gods and goddesses of the ancient Viking religion, climaxes with the torching of a replica of a Viking ship. The day ends with a traditional prayer to drive away evil entities from village homes.

January 27

On this date, the annual Day of Ishtar ceremony takes place to honor the ancient Assyrian/Babylonian goddess of love, fertility, and battle. Ishtar is identified with the ancient Phoenician goddess called Astarte.

Imbolc

The name Imbolc probably means “in the belly” in Gaelic. This sabbat
celebrates the first evidence of the return of life. The Sun is
slowly starting to make its return and the very hardiest of plants
will begin to grow again from this day forth.

Imbolg is also the holy day of Brigid, who is the Goddess of fire,
healing, fertility and is the muse of the poets. It is a fire
celebration, but the emphasis is mainly on the light aspect of the
fire and not so much the warmth. It is seen as light piercing the
dark(the slow return of the sun).

Celebrations during this sabbat are some of the most beautiful. They
tend to include a large amount of candles in addition to the
bonfire. There is typically many poems and stories told, in addition
to music and art. Many tend to make St. Brigid crosses at this
holiday. The crosses tend to be made from straw and usually are of
the Celtic variety with 4 equal-length arms.

In the Christian Calendar, this holiday is called Candlemas and all
church candles are blessed for the year.

This is traditionally a time of purification — clean your house! If
you have any Christmas greenery lingering, burn it now.

Make your own Brighid’s crosses and hang them up, especially in the
kitchen where her influence can bless your food.

Put out food — cake, buttered bread and milk will do —outside your
door: Brighid and her cow walk through the neighborhood tonight, and
will appreciate your offering.

Leave a silk ribbon on your doorstep for Brighid to bless: It can
then be used for healing purposes.

Meditate upon what you would like to see grow in health and strength
this year: for yourself, your family, your community, the Earth, and
ask for Bride’s blessing upon your prayers.

Take a journey to Brigit’s Forge to rekindle your inspiration here.

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January 26

Each year on the second new moon after the winter solstice (which normally occurs on or around this time of the month), the traditional Chinese New Year begins and is celebrated for two consecutive weeks until the full moon.
On the first day of the New Year, ancestral spirits are honored and houses are decorated with strips of red paper to attract good luck and ward off evil ghosts. A Lantern Festival and Dragon Parade traditionally take place on the last night of the New Year celebration.

January 25

Good-luck rituals are traditionally performed during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival (Tet), which takes place annually on or around this date. Offerings are made to ancient deities and ancestors, traditional feasts are prepared, and evil spirits are driven away with
whistles, bells, and horns.

January 24

Ekeko, the Aymara Indian pot-bellied god of prosperity, is honored on this date with an annual fair called the Alacitas, which is held in La Paz, Bolivia.
In Hungary, a Pagan purification known as the Blessing of the Candle of the Happy Women is performed annually on this date.