This workshop took place on February 1, 2026, but you can now watch it on demand!

Celebrate the vibrant and ancient traditions of these holidays, marking the joyful farewell to winter and the welcoming of spring. Known as Butter Week, this festive time is steeped in pagan roots, symbolizing abundance, renewal, and the eternal cycles of nature, honoring the transition from winter to spring and the cycles of life, death, and renewal.

This workshop is part of the Slavic Sundays Witchcraft Workshop Series for 2026, focusing on Slavic pagan holiday traditions, rites of passage rituals, and spellcraft. This series is a masterclass in Slavic folk magic. Make sure to subscribe to never miss a workshop (and save 25%, or even more by pre-paying for the full year!).

What You’ll Learn:

In this workshop, we’ll explore the origins of this special week of holidays, tracing their roots back to pre-Christian Slavic rituals that honored the sun, fertility, and the changing seasons. We’ll delve into the shared and unique elements of these celebrations, from the burning of effigies to the feasting on symbolic foods. You’ll discover how these holidays were deeply tied to agricultural cycles, fertility rites, and the worship of nature’s forces, and how they have persisted through centuries of cultural and religious change.

Specifically, we will explore:

• The Pagan Origins of Butter Week: Discover its connection to the sun, fertility, and the changing seasons.
• The Symbolic Rituals of each holiday: Including effigy burning, courtship rituals, and more.
• The Traditional Foods: And their connection to the sun and the moon.
• The Ancient Customs: How they have evolved and been preserved in modern celebrations.
• Ways You Can Celebrate: Learn how to celebrate the special holidays of Butter Week at home.

Join us for this workshop and learn about this late winter celebration of joy, community, and the sacred connection between humans and nature. Whether you’re drawn to the rich folklore of the Slavs, curious about pagan traditions, or simply looking to embrace the spirit of the seasons, this experience will leave you inspired and connected to the ancient rhythms of life.