Samhain Crafts

Tomorrow is Samhain (pronounced SOW-in, SAH-vin, or SAM-hayne) It is the third and final harvest in the cycle of the year. (Although some do celebrate it on November 1st. I wanted to post a craft that is good for this particular Sabbat. Tomorrow I will post more information on the Sabbat itself and some ritual ideas and possibly a little of what I plan on doing myself...Other then take the kids trick or treating.

This particular craft is for a Samhain Door Wreath. Great for big and little witches alike.

Materials: You are going to need things from nature. Go on a nature walk with the kids. Collect Acorns (With and without caps), pinecones, leaves, larger seeds you might find. Even bunches of berries (Make sure little ones don't put these in their mouth) . Cardboard - You are going to cut this out to look like a wreath. A 13" - 15" diameter is usually a good size, don't forget to cuut the hole in the center. Some fine wire and a nail.

Once you have gone on your nature walk bring all the great things you have gathered home. Make sure to teach any little ones to Thank the plants for any gifts they take and to only take what is needed. Together you can decide where you want the items to go on the cardboard. You want to wrap the wire around the item you are attaching and poke two hole in the cardboard with the wire to fasten it. Then you want to twist it in the back like a twist tie. Keep placing your objects on the cardboard until none is showing. Then, hang the wreath on the front door with a nail. It's as easy as that.

If any of the little ones ask why you are doing this project, explain that "wreaths of bounty" used to symbolize giving thanks for a prosperous year and an invitation for others less fortunate to share in the good fortune.