Mabon is the modern Pagan name commonly used for the autumn equinox. The name entered modern Pagan usage in the twentieth century, while present-day practice draws on equinox balance, harvest thanksgiving, fruit, grain and the visible turn toward the darker half of the year.
Mabon foods
| Apples | Autumn harvest, abundance and storage. |
| Grapes | Late-summer and early-autumn fruitfulness. |
| Bread | Harvest grain transformed into household nourishment. |
| Squash | Seasonal produce and the ripening garden. |
| Nuts | Stored abundance and preparation for winter. |
| Cider | A modern seasonal drink strongly associated with the apple harvest. |
Simple Mabon feast
Build the meal around apples, squash, grain, nuts and other foods that are actually in season where you live.
Four recipe ideas
- Apple and oat bake.
- Roasted squash with sage.
- Rustic grain bread with nuts or seeds.
- Warm spiced apple cider without alcohol.
Food offerings
Use small portions, compost where appropriate and avoid leaving cooked or sugary foods where they can harm wildlife.
Reference
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_of_the_Year
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