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The joy of waking to this view each morning is just so wonderful. Even if the camera sees all the distortions from the window screen, I easily ignore them. Many of these green trees stand near or by the Animas River which flows through the town.

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Looking at the ways different Pagans still celebrate the old ways

 Some interesting costumes from folk celebrations being carried forward in Pagan festivals in Europe.

 Photographer Charles Fregur titled these Wilder Man. HERE.

There doesn't appear to be explanations for each photo. But they are amazing, I think.

photo link said: charlesfreger.com/fr/portfolio/wilder-mann/2020-2011 caretos_de_lazarim

I scrolled down and was amazed at the diversity of the hand made costumes.


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Today's quote:
Harold Ross, founder of New Yorker magazine, said, “If you can't be funny, be interesting.”

Here's another person who has been sewn into a bear skin...

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7 comments:

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    1. Since I can never tell a joke, either forget the right wording, or the punch line itself...I try to be interesting!

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  2. Is there a large Pagan community in Europe? These photos are like looking into days gone by, but they are today.

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    1. That's a good question, and I don't have the answer.

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  3. Wow, those are great costumes!

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  4. My! Good to see people having fun!

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