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Celebrating the Great Mother: A Handbook of Earth-Honoring Activities for Parents and Children [Paperback]

Cait Johnson , Maura D. Shaw
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Book Description

June 1, 1995
Adults have a wide array of books to help explore earth-based spirituality. But what if they want to include their children? Here is a handbook to help parents, caregivers, teachers, and counselors create meaningful spiritual experiences that will inspire children of all ages. The ideas, suggestions, and activities collected here show how to bring children into rituals that celebrate seasonal cycles and help reclaim the spiritual roots of today's modern holidays. With surprisingly little effort, earth-centered activities and rituals can be incorporated into simple daily routines.

Part 1, “Handbook for Earth-Connected Parenting,” gives techniques for developing a child's inner wisdom and sense of the sacred: dream journals, visualization, Tarot play, talismans, and interactions with the natural world

Part 2 is a guide to the specific seasonal festivals, and offers a comprehensive collection of practical and enjoyable ways to celebrate the sacred days of our ancestors. Make a bean rune divination system, gather smudge sticks, grow grass pots, assemble a “dream pillow,” create altars the authors offer easy-to-follow suggestions.

Includes suggested reading and resource sections for locating additional information and materials for creative projects. 


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"Deeply satisfying to read--the real joy is making the celebration/renewal of life real in our own lives and with the children who will bring us a new world." ( Brooke Medicine Eagle)

"The ideas, suggestions, and activities collected here bring children into rituals that celebrate seasonal cycles and help reclaim the spiritual roots of today's modern holidays." (Feminist Bookstore News)

"For those who have devoted themselves to reawakening Earth Goddess worship, this book will be like coming home, bringing together a multitude of ideas on living with honor, insight and great love. For those who've shied away from earth centered ritual and worship, this book is a map which provides a route of safety through unknown territory.Celebrating the Great Mother is a well-written book with hauntingly beautiful artwork and lovely illustrations throughout, which takes one on a journey of honoring the earth, our families, and our relations with all beings. A journey well worth taking." (Karin Kaplowitz, Talking Leaves)

"This is a handbook for those of us--regardless of religious or spiritual beliefs--who want to share our love of the earth with our children, who know how important this is for the future of our planet, and who use some ideas on how to do it." (The Wellspring Guide)

About the Author

Cait Johnson is an artist and writer who teaches workshops on the Tarot, dream work, and ritual-making. She is the author of Tarot for Every Day: Ideas and Activities for Bringing Tarot Wisdom into Your Daily Life. She lives in the Hudson Valley of New York. Maura D. Shaw, a writer and editor, teaches workshops on creative writing and the Tarot. She is the author of Owl's Journey: Four Centuries of an American County, and co-author (with Sydna A. Byrne) of Foods from Mother Earth: A Basic Cookbook for Young Vegetarians (and Anybody Else). She lives in Wappingers Falls, New York. Cait Johnson and Maura Shaw are also the co-authors of Tarot Games: 45 Playful Ways to Explore Tarot Cards Together, published by Harper San Francisco.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 248 pages
  • Publisher: Destiny Books; Original edition (June 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0892815507
  • ISBN-13: 978-0892815500
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.7 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
I was very pleased with this book on how it is detailed and easy to follow. Heather A. Reay  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
This is a great primer book for parents who want to introduce earth-based spirituality to their children. Adrian C. Columbia  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK FOR ALL AGES September 5, 2005
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I love this book! It has so many activities, ideas, crafts, and parental wisdom that I just had to have it in my home library! Many books tend to be for the pagan family with younger children, but this book also works with older kids too. We are an eclectic family and this book is written with a broad minded philosophy. It works as well for us as it would a more traditionally religious family that wants to add seasonal elements to their worship and home. It is a creative resource that I will be using for years to come. We have already made our dream pillows and they were a huge success with the teens as well as the little ones. Gotta have it!
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Non-Religious, Earth Celebrations... July 10, 2001
Format:Paperback
..For the whole family!

I was looking for a book the whole family would enjoy, no matter what religion you are. Pagan, Wiccan, Christian, Jewish...This book is it!

Wonderful ideas for celebrating Nature and life all around us. All the items needed for the crafts are easy to find, or cheap to buy. Nothing complicated in the book.

Great family projects you will soon make a tradition every Summer, Winter, Spring and Fall in your home!

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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This is a wonderful book for any earth loving parent who would like ideas for celebrating the seasons and respecting the earth with their family. It includes many crafts and activities to do with children of all ages, and would even make a great read if you are not a parent.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Don't Judge a Book By It's Cover
The problem with buying books online is you can't literally thumb through a book. I would like to propose a new title for this book: "Celebrating the Great GODDESS," because "Earth... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Kristina Crowder
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Condition
My girlfriend and I are really enjoying this book. We have already found good stuff to share with our little magical boy. Can't wait to try out more things from the book.
Published 3 months ago by Gregory koch
4.0 out of 5 stars great primer
This is a great primer book for parents who want to introduce earth-based spirituality to their children. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Adrian C. Columbia
5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for parents and children.
When I bought this book I was just perusing the pagan books on Amazon looking for a used book for a couple of dollars to add to my shelf. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Kelly Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars I liked it
Good book, filled with wonderful craft ideas! Both me and my daughter (4) love trying the activities...they're very kid friendly and very earth centered! Read more
Published 19 months ago by katie
5.0 out of 5 stars Earth Mother Naturals
Great book, full of sensational information and ideas. I wasnt sure if i would end up with yet another disappointing book but am SO glad i purchased it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Lady Gail
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfict!
I loved this book. It helped me expand my faith into my parnting when i didnt know how to become deeper in my faith. Read more
Published on January 22, 2011 by Marguerite Kathleen Girardot
4.0 out of 5 stars Good starting point
This book is well-written, and informative. It has some great activities for family celebrations. It's more based on Native-American beliefs than any other pagan religion, so if... Read more
Published on December 28, 2010 by Devonaire23
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book on how to incorporate nature, seasons & earth based...
I absolutely love this book! It has proven to be a wonderful resource with ideas on how to incorporate celebrations of the seasons, nature and the earth into the home setting. Read more
Published on November 24, 2009 by K. Salinger
5.0 out of 5 stars Earth-honoring book
Great references and stories. Good book for any goddess inspired spirituality or those that focus on the earth in their spirituality.
Published on April 16, 2009 by Jessica M. Zeffery
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