Talk about the Saxon music that you love here!| Anglo saxon mission -killing half of the population- | | well i wanna know what u think about this and i kind of believe it just do your own research and open your eyes and see what is really going out in the world!! so i wanna know what u know about this mission and what your opinion may be we can find the truth together | |
| | The Easter bunny originates from an ancient Anglo-Saxon carnival | | The ancient Anglo-Saxons celebrated the return of spring with a carnival commemorating their goddess of offspring and of springtime, Eostre. The word carnival possibly originated from the Latin ‘carne vale' meaning "flesh, farewell" or "meat, farewell." The offerings were rabbits and coloured eggs, bidding an end to winter.As it happened, the pagan festival of Eostre occurred at the same time of year as the Christian observance of the Resurrection of Christ and it didn't take the Christian missionaries long to convert the anglo-Saxons when they encountered them in the 2nd century. The offering of rabbits and eggs eventually (in the 8th century, it is thought) became the Easter bunny and Easter eggs.Prior to 325 AD, Easter was variously celebrated on different days of the week, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. In that year, the Council of Nicaea was convened by emperor Constantine. It issued the Easter Rule which states that Easter shall be celebrated on the first Sunday that occurs after the first full moon on or after the vernal equinox. The "full moon" in the rule is the ecclesiastical full moon, which is defined as the 14th day... | |
| | Old English and Anglo-Saxon | | Do you know the difference between old english and Anglo-Saxon?tantine. It issued the Easter Rule which states that Easter shall be celebrated on the first Sunday that occurs after the first full moon on or after the vernal equinox. The "full moon" in the rule is the ecclesiastical full moon, which is defined as the 14th day of a tabular lunation, where day 1 corresponds to the ecclesiastical New Moon. It does not always occur on the same date as the astronomical full moon. The ecclesiastical "vernal equinox" is always on 21st March. Therefore, Easter must be celebrated on the first Sunday after 21st March.Christians commemorate the Friday before Easter as Good Friday, the day that Jesus was crucified. Easter Sunday is celebrated as the day Jesus rose again.HOT CROSS BUNSThe word bun is derived from the Saxon word "boun" (pronounced ‘bo-han') which means "sacred ox." At the ancient Celtic feast of Eostre, an ox was sacrificed with the ox's horns becoming a symbol for the feast. They were carved into the ritual bread, thus "hot cross buns." Initially, the cross on the buns represented the moon, the heavenly body associated... | |
| | A tribute to Anglo-Saxon Poetry | | Hello,
One of the ancient poetry of our world is the Anglo-Saxon Poetry. As a tribute to this ancient poetry, is this blog Anglo-Saxon Poetry at the url http://www.anglo-saxon-poetry.blogspot.com. All the lovers of poetry and especially Anglo-Saxon Poetry, are welcome to visit the blog, and add appreciation, criticism, comments and more content to this blog and celebrate the spirit of the Anglo-Saxon Poetry.
Regards,
Bbilal | |
| | what does "anglo saxon" really mean? | | i am not even sure if i spelled it right. what the heck is an anglo saxon??tantine. It issued the Easter Rule which states that Easter shall be celebrated on the first Sunday that occurs after the first full moon on or after the vernal equinox. The "full moon" in the rule is the ecclesiastical full moon, which is defined as the 14th day of a tabular lunation, where day 1 corresponds to the ecclesiastical New Moon. It does not always occur on the same date as the astronomical full moon. The ecclesiastical "vernal equinox" is always on 21st March. Therefore, Easter must be celebrated on the first Sunday after 21st March.Christians commemorate the Friday before Easter as Good Friday, the day that Jesus was crucified. Easter Sunday is celebrated as the day Jesus rose again.HOT CROSS BUNSThe word bun is derived from the Saxon word "boun" (pronounced ‘bo-han') which means "sacred ox." At the ancient Celtic feast of Eostre, an ox was sacrificed with the ox's horns becoming a symbol for the feast. They were carved into the ritual bread, thus "hot cross buns." Initially, the... | |
| | Now I need a Name...lol | | Okay this is for something different, not the same thing as my "word" discussion (for whoever has read that=P). I am looking for a name, for a dog. I will give you a picture of the dog with this discussion, that may help some of you. But I need a good, strong name. A name that says...strength, intelligence, authority, kindness loyalty...basically a name for something that demands and deserves respect.Am I making any sense? lol. Thanks guys!<3=P(Oh! And it's going to be a male dog=P)
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| | Who is your favorite Historical figure? | | I don't have just one.My favorites change every time I learn of someone new. My first was Thomas Jefferson, then it was FDR and then JFK and the Truman, etc.Do you have a favorite? | |
| | Proud to be a WASP | | I am proud to be a WHITE ANGLO SAXON PROTESTANT (WASP) Is this such a crime in todays society?? | |
| | do you really know the meaning of the swear (curse) words you are using? | | i was surfing around the net finding something to read and i found a site that was interesting. the origin of swear words. a$$hole is from the word arse, which according to the Oxford English Dictionary has been in use since the 11th century to refer to the a$$ of an animal. Starting roughly around 14th century it was used to refer to a person’s buttocks. &hit appeared about 1,000 years ago and can be traced back to Old Norse origin ’skíta’. It first leaked into Old English as ’scitte’ and from there forming into Middle English as ’sch?tte.’ Anglo-Saxon books use ’scittan’ as a reference to when the cattle had diarrhea. The word “cr@p” comes from the last name of the person who invented the toilet, Thomas Crapper. He was a Brit. B!tch is a term for the female of a canine in general. it was fun reading the comments at the down part of the site. it was educational i guess. here is the link for you to read more about it. http://sanityfound.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/the-origin-of-swear-words/ | |
| | Do you mind to see a Norwegian or Danish Monarch to be your queen or King | | (1st I hope I wont offend anybody, since this is only a what if thread.)The Monarchs or Norway and Denmark were actually part in the bottom of the line of succession to lead England.
An example would be the crowned prince of Norway,He is 63rd in the line to lead England. Although they were on the bottom part lets something happened (hope it wont)just in case.......The succession goes to a Danish or a Norse monarch will be the only to lead the saxon monarchy, What do you think will be the people's reaction? for you to read more about it. http://sanityfound.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/the-origin-of-swear-words/ | |
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