Snowmoon 14, Thorrablot: Thorrablot was a sacrificial midwinter festival offered to the gods in Pagan Iceland of the past. It was abolished during the kristjianization of Iceland, but resurrected in the 19th century as a midwinter celebration that continues to be celebrated to this day. Thorrablot (or Thor’s Feast) is still observed in Iceland with parties and a mid-winter feast. It is, of course, sacred to Thor, or the ancient Icelandic Winter spirit Thorri, who some historians claim may be a post kristjian version of Thor. On this day a blot is dedicated to Thor; he who protects us from the Rime-Thurses (the Frost Giants).
On this occasion, locals come together to eat, drink and be merry. It is a also time to get to know some of the other Gods as it is winter’s coldest month and a time to be by a warm fire. Thorrablot (Icelandic: “Þorrablót”) takes place in the coldest darkest days of the year, and many of the foods served are the smoked/pickled produce of the previous year. As custom dictates, the menu consists of unusual culinary delicacies, known as traditional Icelandic food. These will include rotten shark’s meat (hákarl), boiled sheep’s head, (svið) and congealed sheep’s blood wrapped in a ram’s stomach (blóðmör)! This is traditionally washed down with some Brennivin – also known as Black Death – a potent schnapps made from potato and caraway. It is a Scandinavian tradition with lots of viking history.
After the Thorrablot dinner, get ready for group games, old songs and stories, accompanied by drinking, LOTS of drinking which is another famous Viking past-time. Later in the evening, dances start and often continue until the early morning when the Thorrablot celebrations draw to an end.
On this day, raise a horn, and gather family and friends together for a great feast, music and celebration. Share some stories and maybe do a little drinking. Now don’t forget to thank Thor for all of this, after all this is his feast.”
As with all of the other holidays and celebrations, there are many ways to celebrate Thor’s Blot. (Some people disagree that Thorrablot means Thor’s blot, but to try and keep things a little more simple, we shall go with the more common belief that it does). From a few nice prayers, to a full blood offering, and everything in between! It is the time to honour Thor, son of Odin and Jord for all of the gifts that he gives us each and everyday! What are these gifts you ask? Well you shall just have to look around and decide that for yourself!
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May your Thorrablot celebrations, whatever they may be, go very well!
May Thor be with you in all of your Thorrablot celebrations!
Hail Thor! May he look upon us and bestow his many blessings! Hail Thor!

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Vendertainers that brought many things to a show and are know for helping out where ever they can.

As well as being a place where the older hand made items could be found made by them and enjoyed by all.

We expanded over the years to become well known at what we do. Now we represent over 100 artisans and craftsman that are well known in their venues and some just starting out. Some of their works have been premiered in TV, stage and movies on a regular basis.

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Patchwork Merchant Mercenaries a Dept of, Ask For IT was started by artists and former military veterans, and sword fighters, representing over 100 artisans, one who made his living traveling from fair to festival vending medieval wares. The majority of his customers are re-enactors, SCAdians and the like, looking to build their kit with period clothing, feast gear, adornments, etc.

Likewise, it is typical for these history-lovers to peruse the tent (aka mobile store front) and, upon finding something that pleases the eye, ask "Is this period?"

A deceitful query!! This is not a yes or no question. One must have a damn good understanding of European history (at least) from the fall of Rome to the mid-1600's to properly answer. Taking into account, also, the culture in which the querent is dressed is vitally important. You see, though it may be well within medieval period, it would be strange to see a Viking wearing a Caftan...or is it?

After a festival's time of answering weighty questions such as these, I'd sleep like a log! Only a mad man could possibly remember the place and time for each piece of kitchen ware, weaponry, cloth, and chain within a span of 1,000 years!! Surely there must be an easier way, a place where he could post all this knowledge...

Traveling Within The World is meant to be such a place. A place for all of these artists to keep in touch and directly interact with their fellow geeks and re-enactment hobbyists, their clientele.

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