Magic Verse for the Wolf Moon, January’s Full Moon

In the frosty embrace of January the full moon, “Wolf Moon,” rises to cast its celestial glow over earth. A crescent of lunar radiance illuminates the landscape, creating an eerie atmosphere that shapes and captures the human spirit.

16/01/202414/04/2025

Winter Whispers, Tales from the Frosty Depths

Once again…”welcome to my house. Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you bring..” – Bram Stoker, Dracula

Winter has part of the world secured in its icy tendrils. I would love to jump in a sleigh and journey around the world, unravel frost-kissed tales where every shadow conceals a legend and every whisper of winter winds tells a story.

29/12/202314/04/2025

The New Year in Romania and the Bear, Unveiling Magical Rites

As the world transits from the old to the new year I am remembered of the bear and its rejuvenation and of some lesser-known magical rites from Romania. Much like nutrients enrich the soil before the sun even warms the earth in spring, awakening beings from slumber, the hibernating bear symbolizing life in delicate equilibrium.

01/12/202301/12/2023

Whimsical Winter & Folklore of Romania, an Advent Calendar

cozonac traditional Easter, Christmas desert from Romania

Enjoy this advent calendar inspired by whimsical winter traditions from the folklore of Romania. I hope that you will return each day until Christmas Eve to open another door, for a new surprise.

24/11/202314/04/2025

On the Night of Saint Andrew, on Wolves’ Night #Im4Ro

On the Night of Saint Andrew, on wolves’ night, in Romanian folklore it is believed that the boundary between the living world and the realm of the dead becomes blurred. Troublesome spirits, known as strigoii, moroii, or vampires, are said to roam the villages, especially the crossroads, tormenting the living and even inflict harm.