This act of gratitude and spiritual connection strengthens our bond with nature and our ancestors. The gathering at dawn is a tradition celebrated in community. Indigenous rituals are rarely ...

These, who might have been my ancestors, Beseech me to “Bear Witness,” And I ... a poem about collective memory and the importance of bearing witness, of making and keeping rituals of remembrance, ...

whether it be through physical traditions or astrological rituals and manifestations. In fact, the arrival of summer has been welcomed for centuries and dates back to our ancestors in ancient times.

The nailed head ritual may have been as a way to intimidate their enemies and celebrate their ancestors. The findings published in the April 2025 issue of the Journal of Archaeological Science ...

Phalguna Amavasya, occurring on February 27, 2025, is dedicated to honoring ancestors through rituals like Pitru Tarpan, Pind Daan, and Shraddha. This day, linked to important festivals like Maha ...

Place flowers and other mementos like photos or symbols of ancestors. Light candles, but only if it is safe for the Earth and those involved in the ritual. Otherwise, opt for flameless candles.