Beltane: The Fires Are Lit!

This self-guided course is an in-depth exploration of the history, folk traditions, food, and rituals of this ancient Celtic fire festival that has long ushered in summer. https://mailchi.mp/kmrice/beltane This festival is rich with traditions and beliefs, from "needfires" to maypoles to "bringing in the green," all of which will be explored in detail. Understanding folk customs leads to a greater appreciation of the human side of history. We will delve into an in-depth examination of the historical record and documentation surrounding Beltane and May Day including where it was celebrated, why the observances began, and explore differences across regions and eras.


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The bulbs I planted the day after Christmas made a beautiful debut just in time for Easter! 🌷🌸🌷

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Birdsong and Blossoms

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Signs of Spring #nature #springbegins #flower #ostara

A glimpse of the past few days in my little corner of the world - signs of spring, rainy visitors, and a refreshing jog in the hail! 🌧️


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Welcome!

Welcome to my little corner of imagination. I hope you find something here worthy of your time, or better yet, that inspires you! Please consider supporting my films (along with early access, behind the scenes, and learning lots!) on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KMRice Website: https://www.kmrice.com/ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2DIRjFQ Music by: Felysian Studios (https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/) and Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/music/) Filmed on: https://amzn.to/3kXAkr3 MY BOOKS: Autographed books: https://goo.gl/NzLMd9 Books on Amazon: https://goo.gl/fJT7gh Audible: https://goo.gl/GNc3Sw iBooks: https://goo.gl/djMMCK Nook: https://bit.ly/2AtFgNj Kobo: https://bit.ly/37krPeR Google: https://bit.ly/30AJ4qK FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://goo.gl/jkq1fh Instagram: https://instagram.com/wildauthoress?i... Twitter: https://twitter.com/KMRiceAuthor tumblr: http://kmrice.tumblr.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kmriceauthor And please remember to subscribe!


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Happy Spring! 🌸 #nature

Here is a glimpse of my equinox walk yesterday. #spring #vernalequinox #springequinox #firstdayofspring #ostara #nature


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Current writing mood 🌧️

I was raised in the wooded mountains with little TV as a young child. Our mother told us to go outside and play so often that to this day, I feel guilt over being indoors when it is nice out. The flip side is that rainy days feel more conducive to indoor activities like writing. ✍️


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The joys of snow for those who rarely experience it ❤️

I have only seen snow at my home 3 times in as many decades. This was an occassion of such joy! Contrast it with my last short. 😂 #snowinsantacruz #santacruzmountians #scm #mountainlife #snow #firstsnow #joy


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A day of gardening during a warm patch in February in northern California

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Black Bull of Norroway ~ A Scottish Folktale read by Fantasy author K.M. Rice

Let me regale you with a tale of a black bull, a dutiful maiden, and a handsome young man. Music by: Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com Please consider supporting my projects (along with early access, behind the scenes, and learning lots!) on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KMRice Website: https://www.kmrice.com/ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2DIRjFQ MY BOOKS: Autographed books: https://goo.gl/NzLMd9 Books on Amazon: https://goo.gl/fJT7gh Audible: https://goo.gl/GNc3Sw iBooks: https://goo.gl/djMMCK Nook: https://bit.ly/2AtFgNj Kobo: https://bit.ly/37krPeR Google: https://bit.ly/30AJ4qK FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://goo.gl/jkq1fh Instagram: https://instagram.com/wildauthoress?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc= Twitter: https://twitter.com/KMRiceAuthor tumblr: http://kmrice.tumblr.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kmriceauthor And please remember to subscribe!


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Fiction can be a powerful way to explore history and culture

Learn more about Afterworld and all my books: https://www.kmrice.com/


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The Wheel of the Year

Part history, part folklore, and entirely composed of the ancient magic of nature found within as it is without. Visit www.kmrice.com/offerings to get your complimentary recording on the history behind the Wheel of the Year. Music by: bensound.com Sound Effect by JuliusH on Pixabay Filmed on: https://amzn.to/3kXAkr3 Please consider supporting my films (along with early access, behind the scenes, and learning lots!) on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KMRice Website: https://www.kmrice.com/ Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2DIRjFQ MY BOOKS: Autographed books: https://goo.gl/NzLMd9 Books on Amazon: https://goo.gl/fJT7gh Audible: https://goo.gl/GNc3Sw iBooks: https://goo.gl/djMMCK Nook: https://bit.ly/2AtFgNj Kobo: https://bit.ly/37krPeR Google: https://bit.ly/30AJ4qK FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://goo.gl/jkq1fh Instagram: https://goo.gl/BLbFGk Twitter: https://twitter.com/KMRiceAuthor tumblr: http://kmrice.tumblr.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kmriceauthor And please remember to subscribe!


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California is Flooding

California is flooding but we are nothing if not resilient! #cawx #california #carain #caflood #atmosphericriver #rurallife #santacruzmountains #mountainlife


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2020 Burn Scar

The burn scar from 2020 and the mountains that were once carpeted in redwoods and firs. 🌲 Thankful for the regrowth and using my imagination to pretend the dead trees are actually just deciduous! #burnscar #czufire #czufire2020 #santacruzmountains #bigbasin #bigbasinstatepark #redwoodscalifornia #redwoods


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A Rainy Woodland Wander

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Elen of the Ways

Elen of the Ways 🦌🌲🦌 The romanticized pathfinder goddess who never was. #pagan #elenoftheways #pathfinder #pathfindergoddess #wildfolk #folklore #elenoftheways


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Solstice Blessings

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A Frosty Winter Wonderland

Exploring the frost with Missy is my favorite because she wants to check out everything I do! 😂 #australianshepherd #aussie #winterwonderland #lifewithanaussie #lifewithanaussiedog


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Our First Winter Storm

Our first winter storm felt like a fitting time to cozy up and write some Christmas cards! 💌 It’s also a great time to get some holiday shopping done at my Etsy shop! 😊 https://www.etsy.com/shop/Hearthsongs #cozy #winter #hygge #yuletide #christmastime #winteratorm #norcal #santacruzmountains #shopsmall #shopsmallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #etsyshop #etsymaker #crafter #maker #supporthandmade #handmade


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Monarch Butterfly Paradise

Every year the monachs overwinter and rest in these sheltered coastal groves. 🦋 #monarchbutterfly #monarchs #monarchmigration #monarchmigration2022 #butterflies🦋 #butterflies


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