Pagan feasts have been an integral part of various cultures throughout history, and they continue to be celebrated in the modern era. In the United States, pagans observe a variety of feasts and festivals that are rooted in ancient traditions. **In 2023, pagans in the US will have the opportunity to celebrate and participate in these festivities, which offer a means of connecting with nature and expressing spiritual beliefs**. One of the most well-known pagan feasts in the US is Beltane, which is celebrated on May 1st. Beltane signifies the arrival of summer and is characterized by various rituals designed to promote fertility and the growth of crops. **In 2023, pagans across the country will gather to perform sacred dances around the Maypole and light bonfires to ward off evil spirits**.
One thing that really bugged me about this movie was the story progression. The characters spent half of the time arguing about whether they should stay put or try to walk to safety. I'm not joking. The other 30% was the characters arguing about eating the dead for survival. The football guy who was so intensely against eating the dead bodies was the one who volunteered to butcher them when he finally gave in. Another guy who was so insistent on eating the bodies was the person who was secretly hoarding chocolate bars. It really makes no sense at all!
True, Yeti Curse of the Snow Demon is probably about as bad as a movie gets but I sure did have a good time talking to the television and laughing at it while it was on. When an airplane crashed into the mountains, the handful of survivors had to fight not only their own moral dilemmas such as the prospect of cannibalism but the Yeti, who was attracted towards the supply of dead bodies the crash had provided and began dragging them away in the night.
**In 2023, pagans across the country will gather to perform sacred dances around the Maypole and light bonfires to ward off evil spirits**. Another significant pagan feast is Litha, also known as the Summer Solstice, which falls on June 21st. **Litha is a time to honor the sun and the abundance of life it brings**.
Yeti the curse of the snow demon
Reviewed by
Christopher Armstead
Thanks to the movie ‘ Funny People’ I have a new term to add to my limited lexicon of words I have at my disposal and this word would be ‘organically’. Of course I know what the word means but it’s this new application of the word that I have added in, so instead of one forcing things one should allow it flow ‘organically’. Now where is the relevance to that and this movie ‘Yeti: Curse of the Snow Demon’? Well, a lot filmmakers attempt to make movies that are parodies in that they try to make a movie that is bad with the theory being that their attempt will elicit comedy. More times than not they’re forcing the issue and more times than not they fail miserably. It’s not organic. See the ‘Date Movie’, ‘Disaster Movie’ series of flicks for examples of this. Then you have a movie like ‘Yeti: Curse of the Snow Demon’ which I think the filmmakers where attempting to make legitimate creature feature but instead they’ve created one of the wackiest, silliest, and funniest movies that the genre has ever produced, and it all occurred within the organic flow of the filmmaking process. This genre we speak of would be the abominable snowman comedy, a genre which I believe consists of one film… this one… but the fact remains that ‘Yeti: Curse of the Snow Demon’ is the funniest abominable snowman movie of ALL-TIME.
One the reasons that this movie has us a bit off balance on whether or not it was designed to funny is that our heroes name is Peyton Elway (Mark Menard) and he’s a quarterback. So Mark and his Virginia football team are off to Japan to play in the first ever bowl game in Japan when their plane experiences some ‘turbulence’. Believe me when I tell you that you haven’t see an airplane experience turbulence until you see the fake CGI puppet plane in this movie experience turbulence. It’s really too awesome to describe but the plane was bouncing off of clouds like a pinball.
Anyway the plane crashes in the Himalayas and now we have a crew of young adults who have unfortunately landed in the land of the Yeti. In addition to Peyton we have
super cute team manager Sarah (Carly Pope), a Black dude with extensive knowledge of ancient allegedly extinct snow creatures named Rice (Brandon Jay McClaren), team trainer and Asian chick with dreadlocks Kyra (Elfina Luk) and of course the prerequisite scurrilous back stabbing asshole Ravin (Adam O’Byrne). Everybody else is dead or soon will be. Our kids lay the dead bodies out in the snow which actually works for them because where we see a horrible tragedy the Yeti sees a Piggly Wiggly and he comes by at night and grabs him a body and goes on about his business which keeps him away from our survivors who aren’t yet aware of his existence. Unfortunately food is running low for our crash survivors and it’s ‘Alive’ time as the dead former teammates are starting to look quite tasty. But what I don’t get is that our survivors have full access to the front of the plane and considering this was a transpacific flight, the cabin should be loaded up with roasted nuts and prepackaged meals, not to mention little bitty bottles of liquor. So the irritating Asian chick with the dreadlocks apparently has a problem with eating people and sets the bodies on fire, or in essence burnt down the Yeti’s Piggly Wiggly. Now what’s the Yeti gonna eat? This does raise the larger question as to what was the Yeti eating before the plane crashed? After watching my man eat he’s certainly not down with moderation so unless a plane crashes on a weekly basis he should’ve starved to death decades ago.
Now our kids are on the run with the only thing standing between them and instantaneous death is a couple of park rangers, a couple of really stupid park rangers that is, and a First Down Marker. It’s complicated.
There are a number of things which keep the comedy flowing organically in this film, with a major contributor being possibly the worst CGI in the history of Computer Generate Images. From the airplane turbulence to the airplane crash to the herky jerky yeti movements and the fact that the cat in the Yeti suit and CGI Yeti didn’t come close to matching each other, made for some seriously high brow comedy. In addition to the horrible looking Yeti the actors in this flick kept the comedy flowing with some inspired comedic actions. Ravin the asshole snatched a bunch of chocolates off dead Black guy Chubbs to hoard. I get that. What I don’t get is when faced with opportunity of eating humans or eating his stolen chocolates Ravin opted to eat people. What’s up with that? He didn’t actually start eating his chocolate until AFTER they were rescued. More or less rescued. Because that would indicate that the asshole survived. So we’ve established that Ravin is an asshole which is punctuated by him shooting a returning teammate in the eye thinking it was the Yeti. I’m sorry but we gotta give the asshole a pass on this one. If the teammate had simply piped up with ‘Hey guys, it’s me’, he wouldn’t have an exploded flare in his eye socket. Observe how a wild rabbit magically transforms into the Colonel’s grilled chicken once they cook it. Our characters also seemed to enjoy charging the twelve foot two ton Yeti with razor sharp yellow teeth, only to seemed surprised when it ate them spine first.
At this point in my life my friends the only thing I require from a movie is that it entertain me in someway. True, ‘Yeti: Curse of the Snow Demon’ is probably about as bad as a movie gets but I sure did have a good time talking to the television and laughing at it while it was on. But then that’s just me.
And not just any movie—only THE worst movie I have ever seen!
Pagans celebrate this occasion by holding outdoor rituals, making flower crowns, and participating in feasts and music. **In 2023, pagans in the US will come together to welcome the longest day of the year and express gratitude for the earth's bountiful offerings**. Samhain, taking place on October 31st, is a pagan feast associated with Halloween and the Celtic New Year. **During Samhain, pagans honor their ancestors and communicate with the spirit world**. Traditional rituals include setting up altars, carving pumpkins, and sharing stories of departed loved ones. **In 2023, pagans in the US will gather to celebrate the thinning of the veil between the living and the dead and to seek guidance from their ancestors**. Another prominent feast is Yule, observed on the Winter Solstice, typically around December 21st. Yule marks the rebirth of the sun and the return of longer days. **Pagans celebrate by lighting candles, decorating trees, and exchanging gifts**. In 2023, pagans in the US will gather to welcome the winter season and seek renewal and hope in the darkest time of the year. These Pagan feasts provide a sense of community and enable individuals to connect with nature, honor their heritage, and express their spiritual beliefs. **In 2023, pagans in the US will have the opportunity to participate in these ancient celebrations and embrace the rich traditions that have been passed down through generations**..
Reviews for "Celebrating Samhain in the US in 2023: Pagan Feast of the Dead"
1. John - 2/5 stars
I attended the Pagan Feasts in 2023 expecting a unique and immersive experience, but I was sorely disappointed. The event lacked organization and felt more like a chaotic gathering than a well-planned feast. The food options were limited and overall, the atmosphere was underwhelming. I had hoped to learn more about Pagan traditions and rituals, but it seemed like more of a commercialized event than an authentic celebration. I would not recommend attending in the future.
2. Sarah - 1/5 stars
I was excited to attend the Pagan Feasts in 2023, hoping to connect with like-minded individuals and experience a true pagan celebration. Unfortunately, my experience was anything but that. The event was poorly managed, with long lines and disorganized scheduling. The food was subpar, and there was a lack of educational or interactive experiences. It felt more like a money-making scheme than a genuine celebration of Paganism. I would not recommend wasting your time or money on this event.
3. Michael - 2/5 stars
As someone who has attended pagan gatherings before, the Pagan Feasts in 2023 fell short of my expectations. The event lacked a sense of community and authenticity. The food options were limited, and the entertainment felt forced and lacked passion. It seemed like the organizers were more focused on making a profit than creating a meaningful experience for attendees. I was left feeling disappointed and disconnected from the spirit of paganism. I would advise seeking out other pagan events that prioritize community and spiritual connection over commercialization.
4. Samantha - 2/5 stars
I was intrigued by the concept of the Pagan Feasts in 2023, but unfortunately, the execution left much to be desired. The event felt disorganized and lacking in substance. The scheduled activities were repetitive, and the overall atmosphere was lackluster. Some of the staff members seemed disinterested and uninformative. While I appreciate the effort to bring pagan traditions to a wider audience, this event missed the mark and failed to capture the true essence of pagan celebrations. I would not recommend attending unless significant improvements are made.