saturnalia

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Superlative Solstice from The Black House!

A Superlative Solstice!

The Winter Solstice is again upon we denizens of the Northern Hemisphere. Nature’s cycling is inspiring, always to be respected, and as our days at last begin to lengthen, the gelid outdoors contrast with our cozy indoor spaces here at The Black House in the Haunted Hudson Valley. We enjoy having a Yule Tree, as evergreens, long before being usurped by Christians, were used by pagans to symbolize eternal life—survival through the season of stasis until the earth agains warms and becomes active with life energy. Our tree is decorated with fun talismans—dinosaurs, figures from Greek mythology, star ships, cartoon characters, […]

Make Merry!

A SAFE AND SUPERLATIVE SOLSTICE!

The Winter Solstice is again upon we denizens of the Northern Hemisphere here on our beautiful home world. I posit that some satisfaction can be had in feeling at one with the cycling of the seasons. Tonight we can enjoy the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. Nasa explains: “It’s been nearly 400 years since the planets passed this close to each other in the sky, and nearly 800 years since the alignment of Saturn and Jupiter occurred at night, as it will for 2020.” This is a rare spectacle to glimpse, reminding us of the immensity of time and the […]

Make Merry!

Make Merry on this Superlative Solstice!

SUPERLATIVE SOLSTICE! The winter solstice is again upon we denizens of the Northern Hemisphere, and many feel at one with the cycling of the seasons on our beautiful home world. Some Satanists might feel alienated by aspects of the holiday hubbub, particularly those promoting Christianity, yet heathen trappings have long been the dominant décor. It is fact that the Christians lifted this holiday from the pagans, as Pope Julius I in the mid 300s inserted their pallid, mythical savior into prior earthy traditions which he failed to supplant. Jolly, round and white-bearded Santa Claus—who has come to signify wish fulfillment—seems inspired […]

Make Merry!

Make Merry on this Superlative Solstice!

SUPERLATIVE SOLSTICE! The solstice is upon us and, as kin to the rest of Earth’s species, we feel at one with the cycling of the seasons on this beautiful planet that is our home. Some Satanists might feel alienated by parts of the holiday hubbub promoting Christianity, yet heathen trappings have long been the dominant décor. It is fact that the Christians lifted this holiday from the pagans, as Pope Julius I in the mid 300s inserted their pallid, mythical savior into prior earthy traditions which they failed to supplant. Jolly round and white-bearded Santa Claus, who has come to […]

Church of Satan Sigil of Baphomet

SUPERLATIVE SOLSTICE! The solstice is upon us and, as kin to the rest of Earth’s species, we feel at one with the cycling of the seasons on this beautiful planet that is our home. Celebration of that turning wheel comes naturally to us. Some Satanists might feel alienated by parts of the holiday hubbub promoting Christianity, yet heathen trappings have long been the dominant décor. It is fact that the Christians lifted this holiday from the pagans, inserting their pallid savior into prior earthy traditions which they failed to supplant. Jolly Santa Claus, who has come to signify wish fulfillment, […]

Church of Satan Sigil of Baphomet

Raising Hell, Ep. XVII – December 23rd, 2015:Satan Claws Is Coming To Town! RAISING HELL – A Somber Saturnalia, Best Presents Ever & The Winter Warlock (Or, How Santa Got His Powers) No segments this time around folks. No lessons. No media junk to discuss. But I do sing you my children’s favorite lullaby and read a festive Cthulhu Solstice story.  Available on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud, YouTube and Facebook!

Church of Satan Sigil of Baphomet

It’s an Anti-Christmas/Saturnalia celebration! December 17th at Brooklyn’s Lucky !3 Saloon “On this Night we honor and celebrate Saturn in the tradition of the Ancient Romans with Merry-Making, Gift Giving and Debaucherous Carnival Partying!”There will be a raffle and prizes, burlesque acts, “fetishistic activities”, a DJ and 6 diverse bands including the Satanic Sleaze Rock of New York: DANSE dE SADE! Lucky 13 is located at 644 Sackett St, Brooklyn, New York 11217 Admission $10. For more info click this link.

Church of Satan Sigil of Baphomet

SUPERLATIVE SOLSTICE!

The solstice tide is upon us and, as kin to the rest of Earth’s species, we feel at one with the cycling of the seasons on this gloriously beautiful planet that is our home. Thus, celebration of that turning wheel comes naturally to us. Some Satanists might feel alienated by parts of the holiday hubbub promoting Christianity, yet obviously heathen trappings have long been the dominant décor. Recall that the Christians lifted this holiday from the pagans, pasting their pallid savior over more robust traditions which have never been vanquished. Jolly Santa Claus, who has come to signify wish fulfillment, is a […]