Disting: the first new moon in February and the feast of new beginnings and counting up wealth. Ostara: a fertility festival in which colored eggs are given as presents, representing prosperity. Yule: a 12-night festival in December, when the god Ingri Freyr rides a shiny wild boar. Lithasblot: a festival celebrating the bounty of the earth, during which alms and bread loaves are given to the poor. Winternights: celebrating the beginning of hunting season and parties that honor those who have passed to Valhalla. Thurseblot: a feast honoring Thor and his protection, especially that he is driving back winter, so spring can come. ▶ Next Question ◀