Happy Noumenia
Noumenia - Meaning "New Moon" Takes place on the first day of the Lunar month where the first sliver of the moon is present. The Noumenia was considered a holy day and is held in the honor of household deities and spirits such as Hestia, Zeus, Hekate, Your family altars, and others.
The day was dedicated to relaxation and feasting with offerings given such as Honey Cakes, Incense, Wine, Flower Garlands, and Barley. Followers would make personal offerings in their home to their deities and family altars as well as celebrating with public rituals.
DEVOTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Decorating the home, refreshing the décor and seasonal decorations, including updating altars
Big and special meals with family at the table
Making goals and starting projects for the household
Baking and offering the baked goods, often honey cakes
Sweeping and cleaning to freshen for the new lunar month
Refilling the kathiskos with food, water, oil
What I plan to do for today's Noumenia (12/4/21)
Clean and cleanse my house
Offering to Hestia
Shower and cleanse myself
Planning for Rural Dionysia
