Wolf moon

The full moon this month will appear on Monday 13th January. It will be the bright long full moon lasting three days, and offer plenty of illumination at night during frost and cold. January full moons are called Wolf Moon, as it's named because of wolves howling during an active time. The name Wolf Moon for January is originally from Celtic and Old English tradition. 

Wolves howl at the moon is often considered a motif for eerie gothic horrors and setting a scary atmosphere. It makes people feel vulnerable at night as the sound of wolves howling is primal and reminds everyone of dangers lurking out in the darkness. The truth is that while sometimes wolves howl during the full moon, they howl when there isn't a full moon. Wolves don't really howl at the moon. They howl as this is their way of communicating with other wolves. Various howls have different meanings, that can be about hunting and calling one another. As wolves are nocturnal, it just seems they're howling at the moon but they're not.

It's always been believed that wolves are connected to the full moon. This idea mainly comes from superstition and folklore. The full moon doesn't influence wolves into their howling and hunting. However they appear much more active during the full moon only because it's brightest. But amongst a lot of myths are the werewolves, humans that transform into wolves during the full moon. These are made into popular stories on films and in books, but the werewolf legends come from ancient times. 

The January full moon is Wolf Moon and a time for deep thinking. During the long harsh winter, January is a time for inner reflection, mindfulness, family and caring. Wolves are social animals with a deep consideration towards their pack, nurturing and raising young. They howl also to let other wolves know about their territories, and to help call out any lost wolves. This means we look out for one another and people showing some compassion towards each other in the winter season. 

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Befana

There is a sinister character who appears in early January according to folklore tradition. This is a witch riding on her broomstick, entering peoples houses late at night while everyone is asleep. She appears on the eve of Epiphany, the night of 5th January, so check out if you've seen anything mysterious that wasn't the same before you went to bed! Her name is Befana, and she's recognised as a visitor all throughout Italy and other countries in Europe. 

For centuries people have feared her arrival on the Epiphany Eve night, so they tried to ward her off. Dolls and effigies have been made in her likeness, and then put on the fire to burn. Children may find toys and sweets if they've been good, as well behaved kids make Befana pleased! Badly behaved kids are on Befana's naughty list and they don't get anything nice. No, instead, she'll leave horrible gifts for them such as coal and mud. Befana is either liked by children or hated by them. 

To do what she does, she flies on her broomstick and enters houses through a chimney or window, but despite modern houses, she can still enter. Befana is described as a frightening figure with sharp teeth and catlike eyes, also an old woman, dressed in a black cape or shawl, long white silver hair, claw like nails, carries a basket and dressed in rags. It's believed that anyone who saw her would be in terrible danger. It's worth mentioning that Epiphany is sometimes referred to as a "mini Christmas" in Italy, with Befana becoming more benign and sweet natured in modern times to do a Santa type job. She's been called Mrs Santa by some people, the Italian version of Mother Holly and Frau Perchta of German folklore. She's similar to the Scottish fairy witch Nicnevin. Befana has roots in Roman times also connected to the ancient goddess Strenia of the new year. 

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Spooky quicks January 2025

 

The new year will bring new things. A fresh chapter of something else on the horizon with the start of many weird events in this entry. I'll begin the new year of January with the following interesting stuff, which you can make your own conclusions about.

A light anomaly appeared to throw a man falling unconscious. It happened in Columbia and this strange event was caught on camera. He needed to go to hospital afterwards. To view that clip on Youtube GO HERE.

A new photograph of Bigfoot has caused a lot of interest recently. It was captured in Greasewood, Arizona by a woman who was working on her farm, and claims weird noises drew her attention to the creature. The image was posted by a relative online, where it circulated around the web and got fame. To see the photo look at the documentary on Youtube and HERE IT IS. 

Christmas really did have a bunch of hauntings and paranormal visits. Among that is a video clip posted on social media revealing a toy elf moving all on its own. This toy sits with other elves by a Christmas tree and then it begins dancing. To watch that visit TikTok link HERE.  

Ghost wolves are active on their territories too. Last year Marco McDewey was in the forest of Newport, Washington filming with a night camera set up. There was a group of deer in the forest and then a spirit of a wolf appeared. Go watch it on Youtube to see it.

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Werewolf cheer!

 

Happy Christmas and Happy Yule season. Enjoy the Christmas holidays. In folklore it's believed that those born on the 25th December are werewolves. There's nothing to worry about though. This idea comes from the Middle Ages and possibly also the ancient Greeks. It's a magical trait these babies have who were born on Christmas Day, in order to protect their villages and flocks from outside animal predators. Some say only boys born on Christmas day become werewolves and girls become witches and healers. Kind of like the birth of new stars and home guardians. Anyway enjoy the season, have good cheer and be merry!

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