I am showing everyone what pagans truly are and what we mean to not only to America but we are part of human race and ancient history and i just want to educate people that we are not satanists for centuries we have been persecuted for our religious beliefs and we have been silent
there should be no fear looking upon our penacle it is a symbol of the Elements of nature
and a symbol of like the the Christian Cross that connects us
Many of today's popular wedding ceremony and reception traditions can be traced to ancient Pagan Roman,Greek and Egyptian Empires.
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The History of Marriage
Do you even know the history of marriage where it all came from ?
the origins of the word marriage Comes from the word Maier which means Bonding social unions under law
Marriage (or wedlock) is a social union or legal contract between people may also be called matrimony. People marry for many reasons, including one or more of the following: legal, social, libidinal, emotional, economic, spiritual, and religious. These might include arranged marriages, family obligations, the legal establishment of a nuclear family unit, the legal protection of children and public declaration of commitment
Marriage, as we know it in our Western civilization today, has a long history with roots in several very different ancient cultures, of which the Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Babylonian, Persian, Hebrew, and Germanic are the most important. Western marriage has further been shaped by the doctrines and policies of the medieval Christian church, the demands of the Protestant Reformation, and the social impact of the Industrial Revolution.
the origins of the word marriage Comes from the word Maier which means Bonding social unions under law
Marriage (or wedlock) is a social union or legal contract between people may also be called matrimony. People marry for many reasons, including one or more of the following: legal, social, libidinal, emotional, economic, spiritual, and religious. These might include arranged marriages, family obligations, the legal establishment of a nuclear family unit, the legal protection of children and public declaration of commitment
Marriage, as we know it in our Western civilization today, has a long history with roots in several very different ancient cultures, of which the Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Babylonian, Persian, Hebrew, and Germanic are the most important. Western marriage has further been shaped by the doctrines and policies of the medieval Christian church, the demands of the Protestant Reformation, and the social impact of the Industrial Revolution.
The word, "Wedding" comes from the Anglo Saxon word "wedd" that meant a man would marry a woman and pay the Bride's father.
Roman Pagan Wedding Ceremony Vows
I N. take thee N to my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to be bonny and buxom at bed and at board, to love and to cherish, till death us depart, according to Goddess's holy ordinance; and thereunto I plight thee my troth.
Roman Pagan Wedding Ceremony Vows
A Tradition that goes back over 6 thousand years
I, N., take thee N to my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, for fairer or fouler, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us depart, according to Goddess's holy ordinance; and thereunto I plight thee my troth.
I N. take thee N to my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to be bonny and buxom at bed and at board, to love and to cherish, till death us depart, according to Goddess's holy ordinance; and thereunto I plight thee my troth.
Sound Familier this tradition is still carried to this very day
Wedding Ring
The first recorded marriage rings date back to the days when early man. Approximately 3,000 BC, Egyptians originated the phrase "without beginning, without end" in describing the significance of the wedding ring. These rings were made of woven hemp which constantly wore out and needed replacement. Later Romans used metal rings Although Romans originally used iron but later gold was used now as a symbol of all that is pure. Diamonds were first used by Italians, who believed that it was created from the flames of love.
Bridal Veil
During the Roman and Greek Empire
Brides wore a crown of flowers during the wedding ceremony. The couple may walk around the altar three times representing the Holy Pagan Trinity Goddesses to give thanks and blessings from
Pagan Goddesses ,
Athena Goddess of Wisdom
who blessed the wedding with fertility and knowledge
Artemis She was also a goddess of childbirth,
Goddess of Virginity and the protectress of the women against abusive husbands
Hera Her chief function was as the goddess of women and marriage. In Roman mythology, Juno was the name of Hera
June which named for Juno or Hera is the most popular month for women to get married is there is any reason why maybe this is why
Bouquet
Wedding bouquets were originally made of such strong herbs as thyme and garlic, which were meant to frighten away evil spirits, and to cover the stench emitting from people who had not bathed recently
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue
A tradition that goes back to the Roman and Greek Empire days
This superstition of the Bride wearing something that fits each of these four categories originated in Europe to ward off evil spirits. Something Old: This tradition symbolized the sense of continuity while making the transition from a single person to that of a married couple. Something New: This tradition symbolized that marriage represented a transition to adulthood. Something Borrowed: This tradition symbolized the popular belief that by borrowing something from a happily married couple, good fortune would follow the newlyweds. Something Blue: In ancient Israel, blue was the border color of the Bride's dress, symbolizing purity, constancy and fidelity.
Tying The Knot
This comes from the days of the Roman empire when the Bride wore a girdle that was tied in knots. The Groom untied the knots prior to the consummation of their marriage.
Wedding Cake
Also during the days of the Roman empire, wedding cakes were baked of wheat or barley. At the reception, they were traditionally broken over the head of the new Bride by the Groom as a symbol of her fertility. Guests would then scramble for pieces of the cake, and take them home for good luck. It later became a tradition to place many small cakes on top of each other as high as possible.
Shoes On Vehicle
Ancient Romans used to transfer to the Groom his authority over his Bride when her Father gave the Groom her shoes. In later years, guests threw their own shoes at the newlyweds to signify this transfer of authority. Today, this tradition is kept alive by simply tying old shoes to the back of the newlywed's vehicle before they leave their wedding reception celebration.
Stag Parties
This is the male equivalent of the Bridal Shower. Roman empire soldiers would feast with the Groom the night before his wedding to say goodbye to his irresponsible days of bachelorhood, and to renew their vows of allegiance to their friendships.
Carrying The Bride Over The Threshold
Symbolic Roman and Greek tradition
the Theshold or doorway was a Reference to the Pagan god Janus
looking from the past and looking into the future steeping or carrying the bride over the Threshold means
leaving the past and going on future together
back then people kept thier Brooms over the Threshold
and would jump over a broom to symbolize new life from old
Tossing Rice
An Ancient Roman and Greek Tradition
By believing that newlyweds brought good luck, guests used to shower them with nuts and grains to insure a bountiful harvest, and many children to work the land. During years of a poor harvest, rice was tossed instead. This tradition continues today with rice or birdseed (where permitted), or bubbles to wish the Bride and Groom much happiness. Incidentally, it is not true that birds eating rice thrown after a wedding ceremony will cause their stomachs to enlarge and eventually explode. This myth may have simply evolved from church and synagogue employees weary from cleaning up after every wedding ceremony!
Today couples also Release Butterflies which is a pagan Symbol of Transformation
Walking or Throwing of Rose petals
is a tribute to the Pagan Goddess Venus the Goddess of love and beauty
the Rose is her Symbol
Wedding Toast
am Ancient Roman and Greek and Eygptian tradition
where bread would be placed in the bottom of two drinking glasses usually of wine or mead or sweet honey drink for the newlyweds. They would then drink as fast as they could to be the first person to get to the toast. According to legend, the winner would rule their household!
A tradition still carried to this day
White Wedding Dress
was not orignally part of the wedding tradition
Back in Roman and Greek and even Eygptian times
Women could not afford expensive gowns so
Brides simply wore their best dress on their wedding day
This was made popular in the 1840's by Queen Victoria, who chose this instead of the traditional royal "silver" wedding dress.
contratory to popular belief white is not a symbol of purity
but GOLD or Silver are Symbols of Purity that is why wedding gowns of Royaly used to be made of gold or silver until queen Victoria who wore white now traditational wedding gowns are white.
Tuxedo
this was not a Original Custom
Orginally in Roman and Greek and Eygptian empire days men
wore what they could afford to the wedding
and most men wore battle armor to a wedding
Early marriages were literally carried out by the Groom and his "Bridesmen" (or "Bridesknights") who would kidnap a woman (the origin of "carrying a Bride over the threshold") from another tribe! The Groom and his fellow conspirators would then fight off the female's family of tribesmen with swords held in their right hand while the Groom would hold the captured Bride in his left hand, which is the origin of why a Bride stands on the left side of the Groom at a wedding.
After a successful capture, another politically correct practice was for the Groom to hide his new Bride for one month for mating purposes. It is said that the word "honeymoon" was created to describe this one month cycle of the moon when they would drink mead, which was a honey sweetened alcoholic brew that effects both sobriety and the acidity of the womb, thus increasing fertility.
Classic example King Author married in armor
Until the 20th century, the Groom simply wore his "Sunday best" on his wedding day. It is said that President Teddy Roosevelt popularized the modern tuxedo.
Hand Fasting a Tradition when Pagans were not allowed to marry
so they married in Secret with Hand Fasting
The very word handfasting got it's origin in the wedding custom of tying the bride and groom's hands (actually, wrists) together.
Handfasting is a traditional Roman ceremony of (temporary or permanent) Wedding
Hand Fasting a Tradition when Pagans were not allowed to marry
so they married in Secret with Hand Fasting
The very word handfasting got it's origin in the wedding custom of tying the bride and groom's hands (actually, wrists) together.
Handfasting is a traditional Roman ceremony of (temporary or permanent) Wedding
Traditional trial-marriage ceremony, during which couples were literally bound together. The handfasting was a temporary agreement, that expired after a year and a day. However, it could be made permanent after at that time, if both spouses agreed.
Hand Fasting is in many Cultures in Asia
but It stems from Roman Empire and Greek Empire
During the 1995 movie, Braveheart, Mel Gibson, in the role of William Wallace, was handfasted with his girlfriend Murron. Handfasting has since grown in popularity among non-Pagans
Hand Fasting is in many Cultures in Asia
but It stems from Roman Empire and Greek Empire
During the 1995 movie, Braveheart, Mel Gibson, in the role of William Wallace, was handfasted with his girlfriend Murron. Handfasting has since grown in popularity among non-Pagans
Pagan Goddess Aine.
Divine And Beautiful Aine
I Entreat You To Warm This wedding
With the Sunlight of Your Blessings
Inspiring Us to Shape the Words of Love
Eloquently, and with Heart-Deep Meaning
May All Who Visit Be Gifted To Be:
Healthy And Exultant
Wise in their Vows
Joyous in their Passions
Generous of Spirit
Tender in their Affections
Accepted by All Those They Love
No Matter What Faiths And Traditions
May Meet And Mingle
We Pray that All Will Gather on Common Ground
Recognizing the Universal Spirit of Love And Creation
To Share in the Human Rituals That Celebrate the Delights
In Choosing Those Who Will Become Our Family
According to the Free Will of All
So Mote It Be
and growing
theres 8 million registered pagans /wiccans Druids in united states and canada and rising
and the others are judasim pagan/wiccan buddhists taoists Athiests agnotists ... islam is last at less than 1%
but considering that i worship around 200 gods and goddesses they Rarely bother us
i think they just have a bone to pick with christianity just my thoughts
when an athiest said to me prove to me your god exists
im like okay
open your window and look outside
meet Gaea
Pagan deities ARE more loving than the christian god BECAUSE there are less rules... the most important, underlying law of paganism is "Harm none". And it's understood that whatever you do, for good or for ill, will come back upon you threefold, so if you are rewarded or punished, you have only yourself to credit or blame.
The christian god, on the other hand, has a laundry list of things you are or aren't suppsed to think/say/feel/eat/do, and if you screw up on any of them, he will send you to suffer and scream in torment, unceasingly, until the very end of time. He loves you, though.
Which one sounds more loving to you?
we are on a path of spiritual knowledge seeking
to thirst for knowledge and always explore for more
which is why many pagans are taking up martial art training
one for meditation purposes
and its always good for self defense
and well we have spoke to musilms and they dont really care what pagans do they have a major problem with Christians for some reason
but either way we still have the law here in the united states that protects us if they do anything