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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

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

This handbook of Earth-honoring activities for parents and children provides a family-oriented approach to the rituals of celebration, giving parents and adults insights into the spiritual experiences which will inspire kids and help them to understand holiday meanings. Techniques ranging from visualization to Tarot play are developed with kids in mind. -- Midwest Book Review

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


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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  )

Product Details

  • Paperback: 248 pages
  • Publisher: Destiny Books (June 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0892815507
  • ISBN-13: 978-0892815500
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.9 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,621 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not Just for Parents, June 21, 2003
I actually bought this book not knowing it was directed towards parents. I was in search of a book with ideas on how to celebrate the year that were more Nature and Earth-oriented than the "common" Pagan ceremonies. I am also a pantheist who prefers not to incorporate the worship of deities into my holidays. Although the authors refer to the Earth as the Goddess (which I do not do), the book is amazingly easy to sympathize with and embrace. I particularly like their idea of the talking stick for use during the Winter to help shed the stress of being so cooped up. I heavily recommend this book to anyone in search of Nature-oriented ways to celebrate the holidays and especially to Pagans in search of creating their own traditions.
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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK FOR ALL AGES, September 5, 2005
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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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best of Non-Religious, Earth Celebrations..., July 10, 2001
..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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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 7 months ago by Jessica M. Zeffery

5.0 out of 5 stars Mother Goddess
I really liked this book when I had it. There's a lot of gentle, earth activities for children and the ideas can be adapted for your "inner child" - or even better for the inner... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Prairie Amma

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
This include thoughtful meditations, and rituals that skip the pomp and focus on the meaning. Their book makes me feel grounded, while at the same time makes my spirit soar. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Leisa Demostene

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
I was very pleased with this book on how it is detailed and easy to follow. Beautifully written and supportive in nature's path religions. Read more
Published on September 1, 2007 by Heather A. Reay

5.0 out of 5 stars This is perfect for beginners and beyond
I have been looking for a good book to begin the explaniations for my children. This is the one. It is very simple, not draining. Read more
Published on July 30, 2007 by C. McElroy

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Family Resource!
As I was paging through looking for ideas to celebrate the summer solstice, I was prompted to finally write a review of this wonderful book! Read more
Published on June 16, 2007 by Molly Remer

4.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous!
I love the concepts in this book. It explains the history of why we humans celebrate the things we do. Read more
Published on March 12, 2007 by S. Bachechi

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good...
as Circle Round. I've always used Circle Round, so I thought I'd give Celebrating the Great Mother a try. I'd read the great reviews. Read more
Published on April 18, 2006 by Rowyntree

4.0 out of 5 stars Celebrating the Great Mother: Excellent!!
Excellent way to involve young and up coming pagans in earth related activities. Fun for the whole family..
Published on October 23, 2005 by Melanie Knights

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Well Done!
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