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National Siamese Cat Day
Geologist Day
Good Deeds Day
Jump Over Things Day
National Caramel Popcorn Day
National Carbonara Day
National Food Faces Day
National Gang Day
National Library Day
National Pajama Day
National Twinkie Day
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What is Lupercalia?
Celebrated on February 13th - February 15th, Lupercalia was an ancient Roman holiday dedicated to the god Faunus, the wild horned spirit of nature, and the legendary founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus. The festival is believed to have far more ancient origins than its association with these mythical figures, likely stemming from earlier fertility rites and purification ceremonies.
The name of the festival, Lupercalia, is derived from the Latin word lupus (wolf), tying it to the legend of the she-wolf who rescued and nursed Romulus and Remus in the cave known as the Lupercal. This cave, located on Palatine Hill, became the heart of the festival’s rituals, emphasizing the protective and nurturing symbolism of wolves.
At its core, Lupercalia celebrated the themes of fertility, purification, and the harmony of nature. It honored two deities: Faunus, the primordial spirit of wild nature and fertility, and Juno Februata, the aspect of Juno associated with purification and the passions of love. The name "February" itself originates from Februare (to cleanse) and Juno Februata, underscoring the month’s ties to this festival.
The festival began with sacrifices of goats, symbolizing fertility, and dogs, representing purification. These sacrifices were followed by ceremonial rituals performed by Faunus’ priests, known as the Luperci. After consuming the sacrificial meat, the Luperci smeared themselves with the blood of the animals and dressed in strips of goatskin, referred to as "Juno’s cloak." They then ran through the streets of the Palatine Hill, carrying whips made from goatskin called februa.
Women who wished to conceive strategically positioned themselves to be struck by the whips, believing this act would enhance fertility, ensure conception, and guarantee safe childbirth. This ritual also served as a broader purification rite for the community, cleansing it in preparation for the coming New Year, which in the Roman calendar began at the vernal equinox.
The nine days of Lupercalia, from February 13th to the 21st, were believed to be a liminal time when the souls of the dead wandered the earth. Offerings of food and drink were left for them, with the living honoring the spirits as part of the festival's traditions.
Over time, the festival's elements shifted and evolved, blending with other traditions. February 14th, now celebrated as Valentine’s Day, originally marked the first day of Lupercalia, dedicated to Juno Februata and Faunus, when women prayed for fertility and blessings.
Lupercalia continued to be celebrated for centuries until it was officially abolished in 495 AD by Pope Gelasius I, who replaced it with a Christian feast day. Now, in modern times, even though Lupercalia is no longer a widely celebrated festival, it is often associated with modern Valentine’s Day or even a celebration of self-love. Today, it’s all about love, fertility, and connection. You can spend the three days of Lupercalia by offering yourself love and understanding, doing things that nurture your self-appreciation, and spending special time with your loved ones.
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Magic Correspondences:
Colors: red, white, pink
Crystals: rose quartz, milky quartz, selenite, moonstone, ruby, garnet, lepidolite, green aventurine, emerald
Deities: Juno, Lupercus, Faunus, Venus, Aphrodite, Pan, Hera, Dionysus, Eros, Freyja, Cernunnos (deities associated with love, fertility, and abundance)
Animals: dog, goat, wolf, dove, swan, dolphin, ladybug, lovebirds, horse
Flowers: lavender, roses, snowdrops, hyacinths, tulips, orchids
Herbs: cinnamon, basil, jasmine, vanilla
Fruits: figs, cherries, grapes, bananas, strawberries, pomegranate, raspberries, apples
Symbols: phallus, hearts, wolves, whips, goat
Magick: fertility and abundance spells, self-love magick, sex magick, purification
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Activities to do:
🐺 Take a relaxing long bath, and add some rose essential oil if you like
🐺 Spend time with your dog(s)
🐺 Watch some romance movies
🐺 Treat yourself to things that make you feel good, like lotions, perfume, or new clothes
🐺 Light red, pink, or white candles
🐺 Collect flowers and put them in your altar or room
🐺 Drink goat milk
🐺 Perform love, fertility, and purification spells
🐺 Give flowers to loved ones
🐺 Spend some time in your home, simply being naked because why not?
🐺 Bake heart-shaped cakes
🐺 Support dog shelters with a donation
🐺 Spend time with your lover
🐺 Listen to your favorite music
🐺 Show appreciation for your body
🐺 Take your health medicine
🐺 Decorate your space or altar with heart-shaped objects
🐺 Spend time and meditate in nature
🐺 Eat lots of chocolate
🐺 Practice yoga
🐺 Connect with deities associated with love, fertility, and purification
🐺 Drink some red wine
🐺 Dedicate a day to self-care, doing what feels healthy and good for you
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Food and Drinks:
Drink red liquids like wine, cranberry or strawberry juice, consume goat dairy, cakes, muffins, chocolate, honey, cherries, champagne, grapes, hazelnuts, cinnamon rolls, cupcakes, any food with meat, apple pie, strawberries.
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sources: Wicca: A Modern Guide To Witchcraft & Magick; Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A-Z for the Entire Magical World by Judika Illes
A Complete Guide to Celebrating Imbolc
Date: February 1st – 2nd Themes: Renewal, light, fertility, inspiration, purification Deity Association: Brigid (Celtic goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft)
1. Understanding Imbolc
Imbolc is a Celtic festival marking the halfway point between the Winter Solstice (Yule) and the Spring Equinox (Ostara). It celebrates the first signs of spring, fertility, purification, and the returning light. Traditionally associated with Brigid, Imbolc is a time to cleanse, set intentions, and welcome inspiration.
2. Preparing for Imbolc
Declutter and Cleanse Your Space
Do a deep cleaning of your home (similar to spring cleaning) to invite fresh energy.
Use smoke cleansing (sage, rosemary, or incense) to purify your space.
Open windows and doors to let in fresh air and new energy.
Create an Imbolc Altar
Colors: White, red, green, gold
Symbols: Candles, milk, seeds, flowers, Brigid’s Cross, lambs, sun imagery
Crystals: Amethyst (intuition), citrine (light), garnet (passion), clear quartz (clarity)
Herbs & Plants: Chamomile, bay leaf, rosemary, snowdrops, and early spring flowers
3. Traditional Imbolc Rituals
Lighting Candles
Since Imbolc is a fire festival, lighting candles symbolizes the returning sun. You can:
Light a candle in every room at sunset.
Arrange candles in a circle and meditate on the growing light.
Use a red, white, or gold candle to represent Brigid’s presence.
Brigid’s Blessing & Invocation
Invocation of Brigid: "Brigid, goddess of hearth and home, Bless this space where I now roam. With fire and light, your warmth impart, Renew my spirit, heal my heart."
Leave a piece of fabric outside overnight to absorb Brigid’s blessings, then use it throughout the year for healing or protection.
Water & Milk Offerings
Pour fresh milk or water outside as an offering to Brigid and nature spirits.
Place a small bowl of milk on your altar as a symbol of nourishment and fertility.
Fire & Candle Ritual
Write your intentions or wishes for the year ahead.
Burn them in a fire-safe bowl or fireplace while focusing on renewal.
Meditate on the warmth of the flame, visualizing the return of light and inspiration.
4. Imbolc Feasting & Food
Traditional foods focus on dairy, grains, and warming spices:
Milk-based foods (cheese, butter, custards, yogurt)
Breads & grains (oatcakes, bannocks, soda bread)
Spiced foods (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger)
Herbal teas (chamomile, peppermint, rosemary)
Hearty stews with root vegetables and lamb
Imbolc Recipe: Honey Oat Bannocks
Ingredients:
1 cup oats
1 cup flour
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking soda
2 tbsp butter
½ cup buttermilk
2 tbsp honey
Instructions:
Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
Cut in butter until crumbly.
Stir in buttermilk and honey to form a dough.
Roll out and cut into rounds.
Cook on a greased skillet over medium heat until golden.
5. Imbolc Activities
Make a Brigid’s Cross
Weave a Brigid’s Cross from straw, rushes, or paper.
Hang it over doors or hearths for protection and blessings.
Plant Seeds or Bulbs
Start indoor herbs or flowers as a symbol of new beginnings.
Snowdrops, crocuses, or daffodils are perfect for Imbolc.
Divination & Reflection
Use tarot, runes, or scrying to gain insight into the year ahead.
Journal about your goals, creativity, and what you wish to manifest.
Outdoor Nature Walk
Look for signs of early spring: budding trees, returning birds, or sprouting flowers.
Gather natural items (fallen twigs, stones) for your altar.
6. Closing the Celebration
Gratitude Ritual
Thank Brigid and the spirits for their blessings.
Bury or compost food offerings to return energy to the earth.
Snuff out candles (rather than blowing them out) to preserve the magic.
Meditation & Quiet Reflection
Sit in stillness, embracing the warmth of the candlelight.
Focus on inner renewal and the new cycle ahead.
7. Modern Ways to Celebrate Imbolc
Take a warm cleansing bath with herbs like rosemary and lavender.
Donate to a charity (honoring Brigid’s healing and generosity).
Write poetry or create art to invoke creativity and inspiration.
Craft a protection charm using red and white thread.
Final Thoughts
Imbolc is a time of hope, renewal, and inspiration. Whether through fire rituals, feasting, crafting, or quiet reflection, embracing the light within and around you is the true essence of this festival.
Blessed Imbolc! 🌿🔥
February Magic Correspondences
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February is a month of love, abundance and purification. As winter gradually gives way to the first hints of spring, it's the perfect moment to cleanse the past and open the heart to new possibilities. This month is deeply connected to Februus, the Roman god of purification, who help us to release what no longer serves us. His influence encourages rituals and practices that help clear away negativity and create space for fresh intentions. This month brings an energetic focus on passion, fertility, and harmony. It’s a time to honor the primal forces of love and joy, whether in romantic relationships or in the bonds we share with ourselves and others. February also honors Juno Februa, goddess of love and sacred unions, and Faunus, god of fertility and nature. In this month of both purification and passion, it’s an ideal time to work with love spells, self-care rituals, and practices that help purify your mind and spirit.
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Celebrations:
Imbolc / Candlemas (February 1-2)
Lupercalia (February 13-15)
Parentalia (February 13-21)
Juno Februa (February 14)
Valisblot (February 14)
Valentine's Day (February 14)
Planets:
Venus, Moon, Mars
Flowers:
Snowdrops, Crocus, Violet, Carnation, Primrose
Herbs/Plants:
Rosemary, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Pine, Sage, Hyssop
Tarot Cards:
The Lovers, Two of Cups, Four of Wands
Fruits:
Banana, Grapefruit, Kiwi, Pomegranate, Strawberry, Blood Orange, Blackberry
Vegetables:
Cabbage, Leeks, Carrots, Potato, Cauliflower
Deities:
Februus, Faunus, Juno, Venus, Cupid, Pan, Aphrodite, Ares, Eros, Dionysus, Persephone, Brigid, Áine, Yue Lao, Lada, Bastet, Oshun, Sjöfn, Aradia
Colors:
Purple, Pink, White, Blue, Yellow, Silver
Runes:
Wunjo, Gebo, Ehwaz
Crystals:
Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Garnet, Moonstone, Aquamarine, Pink Agate
Animals:
Otter, Sheep, Dove, Lamb, Wolf, Dog, Deer, Goat
Trees:
Rowan, Cedar, Myrtle, Laurel
Symbols:
Hearts, The Phallus, Brigid’s Cross, Snowdrops, Candles
Magical Powers:
Love, Fertility, Purification, Sex Magick, Healing, Abundance, Faerie Magick
ACTIVITIES TO DO
💌 Celebrate the season’s festivities.
💌 Clean your garden.
💌 Cleanse your home .
💌 Do love or fertility spells.
💌 Practice self-love and kindness to yourself.
💌 Work with deities connected to this month.
💌 Enjoy dairy products like milk or cheese.
💌 Light candles around your home.
💌 Connect with the fire element.
💌 Read about faerie folk.
💌 Connect with deities associated with love.
💌 Meditate in nature and leave seeds for birds.
💌 Cook and share meals with loved ones.
💌 Show love to your body.
💌 Donate to Animal shelters.
💌 Try new recipes with blackberries.
💌 Write gratitude letters to the Universe or your deities.
💌 Buy yourself something special, you deserve it♡
💌 Eat comforting foods like chocolate or pancakes (make a wish when flipping pancakes!).
💌 Try new ways of divination.
💌 Do kitchen magick and cook recipes with intentions.
💌 This month is all about purification so get rid of all toxic people that hurt you.
💌 Pick snowdrops, dry them, and use them for future spells.
💌 Read about Godess Brigid.
💌 Take care of you both mentally and physically.
💌 Start a journal.
💌 Wear rose quartz and pink agate in your pockets to attract positive love and harmony.
💌 Donate things you don’t need anymore.
2025 Witches' Calendar
January 13 ● Full Moon in Cancer (Wolf Moon) January 29 ● New Moon in Aquarius February 2 ● Imbolc February 12 ● Full Moon in Leo (Snow Moon) February 27 ● New Moon in Pisces March 14 ● Full Moon in Virgo (Worm Moon) March 15-April 7 ● Mercury Retrograde March 20 ● Ostara March 29 ● New Moon in Aries April 12 ● Full Moon in Libra (Pink Moon) April 27 ● New Moon in Taurus May 1 ● Beltane May 12 ● Full Moon in Scorpio (Flower Moon) May 26 ● New Moon in Gemini June 11 ● Full Moon in Sagittarius (Strawberry Moon) June 20 ● Litha June 25 ● New Moon in Cancer July 10 ● Full Moon in Capricorn (Buck Moon) July 18-August 11 ● Mercury Retrograde July 24 ● New Moon in Leo August 1 ● Lammas August 9 ● Full Moon in Aquarius (Corn Moon) August 23 ● New Moon in Leo September 7 ● Full Moon in Pisces (Harvest Moon) September 21 ● New Moon in Virgo September 22 ● Mabon October 6 ● Full Moon in Aries (Hunter's Moon) October 21 ● New Moon in Libra October 31 ● Samhain November 5 ● Full Moon in Taurus (Beaver Moon) November 9-November 29 ● Mercury in Retrograde November 20 ● New Moon in Scorpio December 4 ● Full Moon in Gemini (Cold Moon) December 19 ● New Moon in Sagittarius December 21 ● Yule
Holidays and Events - Plum Bread Although it is called bread, the flavor is more akin to cake. I typically make this around the holidays. The flavors of eggnog and Christmas are just enhanced by the spices in this cake. A bundt cake, four small loaves, or two medium loaves can be made from this recipe.
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Happy holidays!!! Welcome to the new year
Lammas - a festival to mark the annual wheat harvest, and is the first harvest festival of the year
Every winter all I think about is a holiday in a snowy place, in a village perhaps, where no one talks to me or see me. Where I can sit in front of the fire and drink hot tea listening to classical music and read novels. Where I can smile as much as I want. Cry as much as I want. Nothing comes in my way, I don't come in the way of others. I just exist. I don't have anything to worry about, anything to look forward to.
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He’s an oc I made with a friend…he like on-line poker. The most responsible person..reindeer you have ever seen (totaly)
Put some twst ships in a wheel and Vil x Rook won^^ might make some more soon
SHUT UP!! This was so cute😭
I would love to see secret santa with isaac lahey for ficmas!
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“How did you convince Derek to let you host a Christmas party at his loft?” you questioned, laying on Stiles’ bed as you crocheted. Stiles spun around in his desk chair and occasionally put more red string on his “murder board.”
“Because of my charm,” Stiles turned towards you, clicking a pen in one of his hands. You paused your crochet project to look at him with exasperation. “Okay, fine; I promised to leave him alone for a month and clean his car.”
“That sounds more accurate,” you chuckled, resuming your project. You let out a huff of annoyance as Stiles threw a paper ball at your head. “Why is this so important to you?”
“I thought you liked Christmas.”
“I love Christmas; I want to know what has got you in the overt Christmas spirit this year,” you asked pointedly. You started another row as Stiles let out a short breath.
“We’re all graduating, and I’m worried that we’ll never spend another holiday together again,” Stiles admitted, scooting his chair back to slap a new magnet on his board. You dropped your project, scooting to the end of the bed so you could look at Stiles. He refused to make eye contact.
“I’m not going anywhere,” you sighed, touching Stiles’ shoulder. “Even being friends with you couldn’t get me to leave this place behind.” Stiles smiled, covering his hand with your own. You knew Stiles was nervous that we would all go our separate ways and never speak again, especially with him attending the FBI academy in the fall. Even the people you knew Stiles would pretend not to miss (Liam, Isaac, etc.), as his friend, you were fully aware he would miss everyone.
“Y/N…thanks for always being my friend,” Stiles sniffled. You jumped off the bed to hug him, Stiles laughing as you almost tackled him.
“You’re my best friend, buddy boy– you can’t ditch me,” you collapsed on the ground at Stiles’ feet, a smile covering your face. “Now, what must we do to prepare for this party?”
“Well, Lydia has got most of it covered. I did manage to convince her to do one thing, though, as a gift for you,” Stiles held his hands in front of him like a movie villain, and you started to get very suspicious. You got back up on the bed, curling your legs into yourself as Stiles gave himself a drum roll. “I got Isaac to be your Secret Santa.”
“You what?” you screeched, eyes growing wide.
“Look, even though I think Isaac is the worst, I know you’ve had a crush on him for years. This is why he will be giving you a gift this year.”
“That’s not very secret.”
“I’m also setting up mistletoe all over the loft. There will be other casualties to my mistletoe plan, but I will happily sacrifice that for your happiness.”
“I…have no words,” you gulped. You liked Isaac since you first saw him, even before he became a wolf. And then he joined your pack, everyone started hanging out together, and your crush grew stronger. You jumped at the opportunity every time you got to do stakeouts or other missions with just Isaac. You didn’t believe that he liked you back, though. You were human, a lot quieter than the other pack members, and also prone to word vomit when feelings of awkwardness arose.
“This way, you’ll have something he got specifically for you.”
“Unless he gives me a gag gift because he doesn’t care.”
“If he does that, then he’s not worth your time. I’m saying that as your friend with the knowledge that you are a great person,” Stiles grins. He turns back to his laptop, feet propped up on the corner of the table and fidget spinner in his other hand. You had a slight smile as you returned to your project, and that smile didn’t leave your face as you spent the rest of the night with Stiles.
The party happened a week later. You, Kira, and Mason had spent time getting a bunch of decorations to make it look more festive and then left Lydia to boss Parrish around on where to put things up. Lydia had a vision; none of you dared ruin it. It gave you time to go home and get ready anyway. You dressed in a simple burgundy sweater with jeans and boots but bothered putting on more makeup than usual. You even clipped your hair back with some star clips you found in the back of your drawer. When you returned to the loft, your jaw almost dropped with how pretty it looked. Twinkly lights and tinsel covered the available surface area, and a tree was in the back with presents already stacked. There was a table with all the amuse bouches one could wish for, and the scent of cranberries and oranges filled the room.
“Happy holidays, Y/N,” Peter said from right next to you, giving you a minor heart attack.
“Someone invited you?” you exclaimed, earning an eye roll from Peter.
“I’ve been tasked with taking coats,” he sighed, already bored. You handed him your jacket and quickly left, not interested in being another meal. Malia was by the dining table eating all the different meats and cheeses.
“Merry Christmas, Malia,” you said, grabbing an olive and popping it in your mouth.
“Who knew food could be so fancy?” Malia mumbled, not taking a breather before eating more. She looked like a kid at a candy store, and it made you laugh.
“Food is still food, just prepared differently,” you responded. You watched in slight admiration as she chugged a glass of champagne before eating half a block of cheese. You wished for her metabolism so you could eat so openly.
“I like the pigs in a blanket the best,” a voice said behind you. You turned around and felt your heart catch as you saw Isaac, a slight grin on his face. He was dressed in a blue henley, and the lights reflected brilliantly off his eyes. “Although, I’m more a fan of the blanket.” He proceeded to suck off the bread part of the pig in a blanket, leaving you with a confused expression.
“Did you seriously just suck the bread off?”
“I said I was more a fan of the blanket,” Isaac answered, finishing the rest of his snack with an expression that read duh. Before you could react to whatever that was, you were handed a holiday cracker by Lydia, who was running around and gifting them out. These were wrapped in a green and gold floral print and tied with red ribbon. You held your cracker to Isaac, looking at him with a raised eyebrow. He took the other end of the cracker, and you both pulled, the contents exploding from inside. You happily picked up your kazoo and paper crown before helping Isaac open his Christmas cracker. You traded your kazoo for his deck of cards before putting your crowns on.
“Let me help,” Isaac said, positioning the paper crown on your head at the perfect angle. His fingers brushed down your hair as he stepped back, and you felt a blush coat your cheeks before you could stop it. “Look, now you’re a king.”
“Not a queen? Or a princess?” you asked cheekily.
“Pretty sure you could be whomever you want,” Isaac replied, hands in his pockets as he looked down awkwardly. For a boy who wasn’t always the best with words and frequently struggled to pick up social cues, he somehow managed to find a way to flatter you. Before you could respond, Stiles clinked his glass to alert everyone to Secret Santa starting. You found a spot on one of the couches, curling up into the corner. Malia sat beside you, offering you a candy cane she stole from somewhere.
“Thank you guys for bothering to show up today,” Stiles started, fingers anxiously tapping the side of his glass. “I’m happy to be included in this group of people, and…I don’t intend to lose you guys even when we graduate.”
It was one of the more severe things Stiles had ever said, and you could tell that it took a lot of willpower not to break into a joke. Everyone clapped and yelled kind things, though, and you knew it relieved some pressure from Stiles’ chest.
“Alright, let's start this party as we trash Derek’s loft!” Stiles clapped as Derek glared from the back. “Chill out, big guy; I was kidding.”
You had to give your friends credit; they put together some perfect gifts this year. You were excited as you had Kira the crochet fingerless gloves you had made in pink and black yarn.
“It has a mitten cover that you can button back,” you explained as Kira excitedly put them on and cooed over how soft the fabric was. Liam did try to steal them at one point before you promised to make him a pair.
You were shoving a cookie in your mouth when Lydia announced that it was your turn to receive your gift. Avoiding Isaac’s gaze, you watched as Lydia brought over a small box wrapped in brown paper with a silky ribbon. You anxiously untied it, carefully peeling the paper away. You were greeted with an emerald green velvet case that you opened with a small gasp. Inside was a simple silver chain with three different charms on it. One of the charms was the Celtic ruin for protection, another a car with a Christmas tree on top, and finally a coffee pot.
“I think I remembered that your family uses that sign for protection all over your home,” Isaac mumbled, a flush coating his cheeks as you finally looked up at him. “And the car is for when we were sent to get the Christmas tree, and you argued with the seller for trying to overcharge us. And the coffee pot is because of how you complain about needing coffee every time we hang out.”
You could feel your eyes tearing up as you looked at the thoughtful gift. Not only was it perfect, but Isaac gave it to you and put a lot of thought into it. You sat up, enveloping him in a hug that caught him off guard. Your face was buried in his shoulder as you inhaled the sweet vanilla scent that seemed to follow him. He tentatively hugged you back, bringing you in even closer.
“Isaac,” you sniffled, pulling away. “It’s perfect, thank you.”
The smile that covered his face was infectious, and you knew that if you sat there any longer, you would combust into giggles and likely start screaming (something Stiles has witnessed you do whenever Isaac would do something personal and pleasant for you). You excused yourself, exiting to the kitchen to get some water. As you poured yourself a glass, you also went to the hot cocoa bar and stole a snowflake marshmallow to nibble on.
“Are you okay?” you hear Isaac ask in the doorway. You turn to face him, softening at the look of concern coating his features.
“I’m fine,” you reassure. “It was just a perfect gift; I didn’t want to get too emotional.”
“I’m glad you liked it,” Isaac whispered, looking down at an invisible spot on the floor. “I wanted to get you something that showed I cared.”
“I know you care,” you smiled, leaning against the counter.
“I mean, like how I care about you,” Isaac breathed, slightly shaky. You furrowed your brows as your brain struggled to catch up. Isaac looked at you, waiting for realization to set in. When it finally did, your eyes widened to the size of saucers, and if the counter didn’t support you, you would’ve passed out. Instead of saying something, you glanced at the kitchen doorway's opening where Isaac was standing.
“Mistletoe,” you whispered.
“Huh?” Isaac looked confused, glancing around before finally glancing up. Conjuring courage you didn’t always have, you stepped right up to him and pulled him down for a kiss right under the mistletoe. He made a noise of surprise before finally placing his hands on your waist and kissing you back.
“Happy holidays, Isaac,” you smiled, pulling away and looking up at him from under your lashes. His hand cradled your cheek before kissing you again, this time with the confidence of a boy who found his footing. You melted into his embrace, arms wrapping behind his neck and burying in his hair. One of his hands held the small of your back while he preserved your jaw, deepening the kiss. You let out a happy sigh as you let Isaac kiss the living daylights out of you as you thought to yourself:
This is the best Secret Santa ever.
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merry christmas everybody!!!
i'm sharing the day with someone very very special @theogclownboy merry Christmas to you all!! and happy holidays in all, spend time with someone you love today! this is very much bonez (the special person im spending Christmas with) and i <3
Merry Christmas! I make this really cool drawing of a Ukrainian Christmas Vertep.
Tell me if you want to hear more about the Vertep tradition in Ukraine. It`s really cool folk practice and i could tell some more about it :D
She does not feel holly NOR jolly
Got hit with the holiday spirit
Midwestern roads suck. Especially in late fall/winter.
My wife, sibling-in-law and I left a few days early for Christmas stuff with my in-laws. We took our time because it’s a few days before we were originally gonna leave since the weather is gonna be worse later this week. We grabbed dinner, picked up some things from my parents house on the way and went through the Holiday Park in my hometown. It was another 45 minute drive to get to my in-laws. No big deal. Y’know, under oridinary circumstances.
Now, it had been raining a little bit. Nothing big, just some light sprinkling. However, the temperature is 30 degrees fahrenheit and that rain starts to turn into sleet. Not only that, it starts freezing on the roads. This drive just became significantly harder and longer. We nearly spun out a couple of times (no accidents, we got there safely) so I have to inch the rest of the way there. My in-laws live in a very rural area so not only do we have to deal slick highways, we have to deal with slick country roads. Oh joy.
Once we get there, about an hour later, the gravel road that makes up the driveway is also slippery. This is less of a problem for driving and more a problem for walking and unloading our car of all of our stuff. We got in just fine, no one got hurt. But man, I am still kinda high off of the adrenaline rush. Having to drive that slowly took all of my concentration and focus. I am drained. On the bright side, my in-laws have six dogs and they’re all very good puppers. Plus, my sibling-in-law just got a kitten so yay! The rest of the week should be fine since I won’t have to drive as much.
Happy Holidays!
Stream schedule this week: NONE!
I’m taking the week off for the holidays! I’ll be back next week with more Paper Mario! Happy Holidays!
On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love gave to meeeeeeeee…
The tadc gang dressed in their holiday best!
I was going to post this yesterday, but life got in the way.
I had a TON of fun drawing everyone in their cute little outfits! Zooble was especially interesting because I had the idea to make their leg a candy cane :D I also almost forgot Kinger until I was looking for color refs. BUT DON’T WORRY HE’S STILL THERE
On the 1st day of Christmas my true love gave to meeeeeeee…
Dave and Jack dressed as Snow and Heat miser!
Happy holidays everyone!
Me and my friend are doing a small challenge where we draw a little something for 12 days leading up to Christmas. Today, I bring you something that’s been on the back of my mind ever since I listened to Snow miser’s song this year. Jack’s voice actor, Dylinthedark, actually did a cover of their songs (linked below), so I thought it was fitting.
EDIT: Just so everyone knows, DylinTheDark got hacked recently so this video is no longer available. Go sub to his new channel so he can get back on his feet again!
Happy holidays! Whatever you celebrate, I hope you have an amazing day!