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Seasonal Days of CelebrationIn common with most Neo-Pagan faiths, their main holy days are:Summer Finding, at the spring equinox, typically March 21. This is dedicated to Ostara.Winter Finding, at the fall equinox, typically September 21Midsummer, at the summer solstice, typically June 21Yule, which starts on the winter solstice (typically December 21) on the Mother Night of Yule. It lasts for 12 days or more. This is the most important day of the year. Many Norse symbols have been adsorbed by the Christian celebration of Christmas: evergreen trees, Yule logs, holly, etc.Many also celebrate days between the solstices and equinoxes. Various traditions within Asatru observe them on different dates:The Charming of the Plow on February 1st weekend, a celebration of Freya and the DisirMerry-Moon on May 1st weekend, celebration of spring dedicated to Njord and Nerthus.Harvest or Freyfaxi on August 1st weekend, the first harvest and celebration of Frey and his horseFogmoon on November 1st weekend, a celebration of war-dead and Ragnarok Dedicated to Odin and Freya.Asatruars in North America observe Einherjar, held annually on November 11. Thisi coincides with Armistice or Veterans Day. It honors those who have been killed in battle and have joined Odon's warriors in Valhalla. Some groups hold a feast on the 9th of each month to honor Norse heroes. Other groups hold rituals at full moons. Additional days are celebrated at other times during the year by different traditions. ------
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What are the dates for Asatru holidays in 2008?
