Let’s Celebrate! Being Human

RustyBrown

A podcast for human beings. By another human being. The root of celebrations is gathering together in shared ritual. It's what humans have done throughout history, it's what will continue to keep us human.

  1. Jun 19

    Root Down & Branch Out

    Root down and branch out this Summer Solstice season. Be like the trees and flowers. Live it up. Connect to the season and connect to yourself. Let's become our best selves. Let's Celebrate Being Human!

    38 min

  2. Mar 20

    Re-Emergence

    I'm back with a new season of Let's Celebrate! But I have completely stripped down the holidays to the core, gathering in community, loving each other and ourselves, and really intentionally and ritually living with the seasons. Join me in my inaugural Spring Equinox episode of Season 3 of Let's Celebrate! Being Human. And let's learn what it truly means to celebrate this crazy, communal human experience together!

    39 min
  3. Let's Celebrate: Yule/Winter Solstice

    12/22/2024

    Let's Celebrate: Yule/Winter Solstice

    This episode we are celebrating Jul or Yule. The ancient pagan winter festival that currently corresponds to our modern day Christmas and the winter solstice. The CeLibation for this episode is a Traditional Swedish GloggFor this CeLibation you need: 1 bottle of red wine1 cinnamon sticks1 tsp cardamom1 tsp ginger ½ orange zest6 whole cloves½ orange peel, hollowed out½ cup rum½ cup sugaroptional:​​1/2 cup blanched whole almonds½ cup raisinsTo make a mocktail/alcohol free glogg you can either replace the red wine with an alcohol free red wine or a mixture of about 500 ml of pomegranate juice and 250 ml of apple juice, and omit the rum. (***Fire warning, be very careful. don’t do this around flammable things.don’t say i didn’t warn you.***) 1. Put the cinnamon stick, cardamom, ginger, and cloves in a mesh bag or cheesecloth.2. If you are using the almonds and raisins Place them in a pot and pour the bottle of wine or juice over it and add the satchel of spices, turn heat to med-low3. Cut an orange or mandarin in half, remove the orange sections and leave the peel intact to make a little cup. Place it on top of a small fireproof glass to keep it stable and pour the rum inside the orange peel. Set the rum on fire. Once the fire is going well, slowly sprinkle the sugar over the flames to let the sugar caramelize, I added a little cinnamon to my sugar for a little pyrotechnics show for my own amusement.4. Once you’ve added all the sugar, add the flaming mixture into the caldron. I actually used both halves of the mandarin and did this step in 2 parts. Pouring the flaming mixture is the dangerous part of this recipe, so be sure to do this away from anything flammable, especially yourself. Please don’t burn your house or yourself trying to make this recipe. You can also set the alcohol on fire inside a fire proof container that is deep enough that the liquid and fire won’t spill out5. Don’t let it reach a boil, keep it at a low simmer for approx 5-10 mins to let the flavors meld together. Keep warm on a very low heat.Serve in a mug with a few of the almonds and raisins at the bottom of the mug. This is a quintessential winter cocktail. With the traditional warming spices and the red wine, it’s guaranteed to warm you this holiday season.References:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cf13a3790353a0001051a77/t/674dfbe8676dad6c86986f11/1733164008411/10+Ways+to+Rest+and+Restore.jpghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yulehttps://www.ameyacohen.com/yulebundle?mc_cid=7498def295&mc_eid=100d500f10https://blogs.transparent.com/swedish/swedish-jul-a-christian-tradition-with-pagan-roots/https://www.bivrost.com/jul-a-nordic-christmas-pt-1-the-ancient-sun-feast/https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/yule-day-of-winter-solsticehttps://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/qy6omkl21xbdjj0m8b1b2eh6361uif?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=6759ba47e4a67e508f55e127&ss_email_id=675aecc1548d23453bbc58aa&ss_campaign_name=New+Yule+Printable+and+a+new+hobby&ss_campaign_sent_date=2024-12-12T14%3A02%3A45Z

    35 min
  4. Let's Celebrate: Samhain AKA Halloween

    11/01/2024

    Let's Celebrate: Samhain AKA Halloween

    In this episode we are celebrating Samhain, the last of the 3 harvest festivals in the wheel of the year, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. This holiday is more modernly refered to as Halloween. Listen to learn more about the history, it's evolution, and how you can incorporate old traditions into your new celebrations. The CeLibation for this episode is a Pomegranate Daiquiri in honor of Persephone's descent into the underworld. 2 oz coconut rum 1 oz red vermouth 1 oz pomegranate juiceShake, strain into glass For the mocktail option: 2 oz. coconut water 2 oz. pomegranate juiceShake with ice, strain into martini glass References: Death Makes a Holiday: A Cultural History of Halloween by  ⁠David J. Skal⁠ https://www.amazon.com/Death-Makes-Holiday-Cultural-Halloween/dp/158234230X ⁠https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain⁠ ⁠https://www.babyquip.com/blog/spooky-history-of-halloween?utm_term=&utm_campaign=Search-International-Mexico_Generic&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&gclid=CjwKCAjw-KipBhBtEiwAWjgwrDX3cvhql2Now9oCTQLXNBm3T59lxEuWNW9eoDscKICCwZ8KBURBPhoC7ekQAvD_BwE⁠ ⁠https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/#:~:text=Yet%2C%20the%20Halloween%20holiday%20has,costumes%20to%20ward%20off%20ghosts⁠. ⁠https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween⁠ ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween⁠ ⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samhain⁠ ⁠https://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/a40250/heres-why-we-really-celebrate-halloween/⁠ ⁠https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-we-celebrate-halloween⁠⁠https://celticranch.com/blogs/celtic-culture/lughnasa#:~:text=Lughnasa%20is%20the%20first%20of,all%20%E2%80%93%20Samhain%20on%20October%2031⁠.

    28 min
  5. Let's Celebrate! Mabon: The Autumnal Equinox Festival

    09/22/2024

    Let's Celebrate! Mabon: The Autumnal Equinox Festival

    In this episode we're diving into the Autumnal Equinox Festival modernly known as Mabon. It may or may not be as ancient as some people believe. Listen to the entire episode to learn more about the 2nd harvest festival of the year. The CeLibation for this episode is a Pumpkin Spice Latte Martini 3 oz. strong coffee or espresso 2 oz. milk of choice 1 oz. pumpkin spice simple syrup shot of vodka or rum iceshake all ingredients together and strain into glass. For a mocktail version omit the alcohol for an iced pumpkin spice latte. You can always strain it into a martini glass as well to feel more festive. References: https://www.juliebatchos.com/resources/2022920-6zx4wxytf3b5a5y0tknd8nq3gum6lr https://mysticbrilliance.com/how-to-celebrate-mabon/ https://www.outdoorapothecary.com/celebrating-mabon/ https://dailydish.co.uk/a-mabon-celebration-rituals-blessings/ https://greenwitchfarm.com/mabon-celebrate-harvest/ https://www.ohmterra.com/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mabon

    37 min
  6. Let's Celebrate: Lughnasadh and Lammas

    07/31/2024

    Let's Celebrate: Lughnasadh and Lammas

    Welcome to this episode where we're diving into the vibrant celebration of Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas. This is the 1st of the 3 harvest festivals of the Wheel of the Year holidays. Lughnasadh marks the first of the three harvest festivals in the Wheel of the Year holidays, a time-honored tradition that connects us to the cycles of nature and the bounty of the Earth. Listen now to learn more about this celebration, it's history and traditions, and how you can celebrate Lughnasadh in 2024. The CeLibation for this episode is  A Honey Basil Gimlet For this celibation you need: ½ oz Honey Basil Syrup(Blend together 1 cup basil leaves, ½ cup water, ½ cup honey, and a pinch of sea salt and strain) 2 oz. gin 1 oz. lime juice ice Add gin, lime juice and syrup to ice in a shaker. Shake, strain, and enjoy. ***For a mocktail, replace the gin with sparkling water.*** References: https://www.ask-angels.com/spiritual-guidance/how-to-celebrate-lughnasadh/ https://www.mabonhouse.co/lughnasadh https://www.zoryawellness.com/post/lammas-pagan-holiday-how-to-celebrate-lammas-10-simple-ideas https://magickalspot.com/lammas/ https://www.thewholesomewitch.com/lammas-lughnasadh-activities/ https://ravynwood.com/celebrating-lammas/ https://morella-ulalume.com/celebrating-lammas-lughnasadh/ https://www.almanac.com/quarter-days-and-cross-quarter-days https://bycagla.com/lammas-celebration/ https://nationaltoday.com/lughnasadh/ https://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-festivals/lughnasadh https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Lughnasadh https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/lughnasa-celtic-festival-traditions https://www.vercida.com/uk/articles/celebrating-lughnasadh https://youtu.be/ygEQB4V_GTU https://steemit.com/food/@sangeeta/lunastain-bread http://www.crystalwind.ca/find-your-way/neopagan-path/tools-of-the-craft/how-to-make-corn-dollies https://nationaltoday.com/lammas-day/ https://www.almanac.com/fact/lammas-day-from-the-old-english-holiday https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-lammas-lughnasad/ https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=462 http://www.annafranklin.co.uk/page48.html https://www.thenational.scot/news/19511595.burrymans-day-people-south-queensferry-mark/

    44 min
  7. Let's Celebrate: Litha/Summer Solstice/Midsummer

    06/20/2024

    Let's Celebrate: Litha/Summer Solstice/Midsummer

    In this episode, we’re celebrating the Summer Solstice AKA Midsummer or Litha! Listen to learn more. The CeLibation for this episode is a Plum Rum CeLibation 2 oz Rum ½ oz Agave syrup Juice from half a lime  Juice from half an orange 2 ripe plum, pitted with skin 1 oz waterAdd all ingredients to blender, strain over ice in a champagne coupe.  For a mocktail, omit the rum and add 2 more oz of water, you can still pour it into a champagne coupe so you feel extra fancy.  Resources:  https://www.almanac.com/content/first-day-summer-summer-solstice https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/moon/strawberry.html https://www.almanac.com/quarter-days-and-cross-quarter-days https://www.bpl.org/blogs/post/the-origins-and-practices-of-litha/ https://www.mabonhouse.co/litha https://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/litha-traditions-and-rituals https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/history-of-summer-solstice-traditions https://thebusypagan.com/pagan-holidays/litha/ https://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/a-history-of-litha-and-midsummers-night https://www.mabonhouse.co/new-blog/a-history-of-litha-and-midsummers-night https://www.cerdeirahomeforcreativity.com/our-blog/2023/06/09-litha-celebrating-radiance-midsummer https://www.outdoorapothecary.com/strawberry-moon/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holly_King_and_Oak_King https://www.britishcouncil.cn/en/shakespearelives/science/lovepotions#:~:text=One%20of%20Shakespeare's%20most%20famous,wild%20pansy%20(Viola%20tricola). https://www.tribal-wisdom.org/page/1025/soltstice-traditions#:~:text=Traditionally%2C%20Midsummer%20is%20celebrated%20with,day%20in%20the%20solar%20calendar. https://www.guidememalta.com/en/experience-the-amazing-equinox-phenomena-at-hagar-qim-mnajdra-temples https://cyberleninka.ru/article/n/a-prehistoric-native-american-pictograph-that-signals-the-summer-solstice/viewer

    36 min
  8. Let's Celebrate: The Wheel of the Year

    05/27/2024

    Let's Celebrate: The Wheel of the Year

    For this episode, instead of celebrating a particular holiday, we're doing a deeper dive into what is the Celtic Wheel of the Year!  The CeLibation for this episode is an Irish Wheel of the Year Cocktail! When deciding on this cocktail, I chose the irish whiskey for the celtic or irish component and orange because oranges seem to go with every season, for the spring and summer they are in tropical beverages and in the fall and winter they pair perfectly with apples and cinnamon for warm, cozy beverages as well. And I chose rosemary since it is an evergreen that lives through all the seasons. To make this CeLibation you need: 2 oz. Irish Whiskey Juice from 1 orange ½ oz. rosemary infused simple syrup ½ oz. orange liquor Top with seltzer Garnish with orange wheel or rosemary sprig For a mocktail you’ll mix the orange, rosemary simple syrup with sparkling water or you could use ginger ale for an extra depth of flavor.  References:  IMBOLC / CANDLEMAS (February 2) (Cross-quarter, Fire Festival) OSTARA / SPRING EQUINOX (March 20-23) (Quarter Festival, Equinox) BEALTAINE / MAY DAY (May 1) (Cross-quarter, Fire Festival) LITHA / MIDSUMMER / SUMMER SOLSTICE (June 20-23) (Quarter Festival, Solstice) LUGHNASADH / LAMMAS (August 1) (Cross-quarter, Fire Festival) MABON / AUTUMN EQUINOX (September 20-23) (Quarter Festival, Equinox) SAMHAIN (October 31) (Cross-quarter, Fire Festival) YULE / MIDWINTER / WINTER SOLSTICE (December 20-23) (Quarter Festival, Solstice) https://www.dingledruid.com/general-5#:~:text=The%20Celtic%20Wheel%20of%20the%20Year%20comprises%20eight%20festivals%20spaced,fall%20around%20the%20same%20dates. https://thecelticjourney.wordpress.com/the-celts/wheel-of-the-year/

    17 min
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