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Members’ Creations

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Here at Acorn Hollow, we pride ourselves in the "Tried and True" crafts. Below are some great examples of our members' creations. If you have some pictures of your creations, please share, and if we don't have the craft yet, share it! Thank…

A Different Kind of Wrapping!

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Sometimes the best part of a gift is the wrapping! One of our commenters offered up some great ideas, and we thought it would be great to share a little "how to" so folks can recreate these fun wrapping ideas this year. Thank you "Frau Williams" for offering these great ideas and sharing them with our Folk!

Glitter Ornaments

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A great way to create some unique personalized ornaments for a Yule tree is to utilize hot glue. This is a very flexible craft where you can make snowflakes, runes, ancient symbols, etc…

Folk Spirit to start the day

By Shawn E AOR Being new to the Odinic Rite can be a tricky thing, as there is much to learn and much to unlearn from previous paths traveled. However, I have found something that has helped me in several ways in my daily life. That is daily meditation and use of the Folk Spirit CD.

Swiss Yule Recipes

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These recipes are from one of our Swiss members. Thank you Hariulf OR for sharing these recipes with Acorn Hollow!

Pönnukökur (Icelandic Pancakes)

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Yule is a time for family and fun and doing things together. As a child I remember being at my Amma’s house and making all of the Icelandic foods. I remember the piles of Pönnukökur, Rosettes, and the many layered cake; Vínarterta.

The Nuclear Family in the Modern Age – A 21st century folkish perspective

By Eowyn OR One of the most important things many folk will do in their lives is to raise a family; so naturally, it calls for some of the most serious planning one will ever do in life. Hence, it is not unusual for folk to raise questions on the forum relative to family roles. And as a group united by shared visions and yet from diverse backgrounds, the replies often reflect this fact, which is only right and natural. However, there is one ingredient of consideration that is rarely mentioned and which I believe needs more regard when the questions are being considered and that is of the role of “the family” within the wider framework of society.

Runic Name Analysis: Living up to your name

by Shawn E AOR I have found that using the runes to analyze and interpret various aspect of people's names is an interesting exercise in growing in personal runic understanding. It has also been rather fruitful in helping others see themselves in a new light.

In the Footsteps of Offa

This brand new film from OR Media traces the 23 mile section of the Offa's Dyke Path between the Anglo-Saxon town of Kington and the village of Newcastle.

Stuck in a Rut?

By Reginhard OR Have you ever found yourself stuck in a rut? Most people have, let’s be honest sometimes it seems like a constant rut. It is very easy to immerse ourselves in a particular routine, so much so that months and sometimes years seem to fly by. In all things we do, work, family, hobbies, we end up endlessly repeating the previous cycle, almost like a hamster running on a wheel.

My Path Toward Profession

By Hariulf OR The decision to take the Oath of Profession was a very long process. I am not a person who makes decisions on a whim. Some years have passed now since I joined the Rite. I must say that from my first contacts with the OR, I knew it was an organization where I would feel good, and I knew that I made the right choice.

The Runic Era: Some History of the New Awakening

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By Heimgest DCG We receive many enquiries about OR practices and questions/misunderstandings about the Runic Era are not rare. Here then are the facts.