Of Myths, Kings and Birthdays

I hope you're doing well with the so-called Holiday Season. Are you girding yourself up as we go deeper and deeper into this year's Christian Bacchinalia? Would you appreciate getting some information that can help you remember that you're not crazy for not following along with your family and neighbors? Well, your old friend Hawthorne is here to help you! To set the mood I want to share some thoughts on The Night, which Joseph Campbell penned. Then, while all the Christians are running around telling us that their Lord and Savior is the Reason for the Season, I have a bunch of examples of other Gods who have much the same story. The God Mithras is well known, but we can go much farther than that. Also, I've talked about my theory on the so-called Three Kings in previous years. I'll share that again in this week's show. Then, let's do a Ritual Request for Religious Freedom. And finally we celbrate the Halcyone Days in the Ancient Greek style. I hope you enjoy this week's show!