In this post, I'm exploring some more mythical characters associated with the festive season, starting with Ded Moroz, or Father Frost/Grandfather Frost, a legendary figure of Slavic pagan mythology associated with New Years Eve.
Month: December 2024
Yuletide Blessings
I have lived most of my life in sunny Queensland, Australia, where Litha/Summer Solstice falls close to Christmas. While I sweltered through heatwaves and sheltered from summer thunderstorms, I dreamed of colder places and experiencing a White Christmas. This year, I'm swapping Litha for Yule.
The Cold Plunge: Bog Bodies, Cemeteries, and Tram Cafes
In this post, I take reprieve from life admin to explore some weird and wonderful attractions in Dublin.
The Cold Plunge: Irish Life Begins
In first week of my year-long working holiday in Ireland, I navigate emotional highs and lows as I build my new life from the ground up.
The Cold Plunge: The Irish Chapter Begins
In this post, I arrive in Dublin, and face off with my deepest fears as I take the first steps into my 12-month working holiday in Ireland.
