As a Hearth Keeper of Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF), working with my home practices and honoring the Kindreds of the home are important.  Within ADF, our Hearth is called Havenwood Hearth and collectively we each honor and work with the Kindreds in our own way. For me, rites around the family and learning about the customs of our Indo-European ancestors are key points in this.  In addition to this with my path in Druidism, I have also learned about local stories and folklore in the Upper Midwest where I grew up and how the events of the Early Modern Movement have shaped the growth of modern Paganism.  The articles below reflect the practices I have developed as an Indo-European Polytheist as well as tidbits of local folk practices that I grew up with that involve the home and family.

Articles and Writings

• Home Practices and Hearth Keeping: An Overview
• Telling of a Tale: An Indo-European Inspired Creation Myth
• Calling On the Blessings of the Rains: Using Your Environment as Inspiration in Storytelling
• Baby Blessings within Indo-European Pagan Cultures
• Oaths, Gifts, and Celebrations: Wedding Practices within European Pagan Culture (Pt. 1)

Household Rituals and Practices

• Bríg Morning Rite
• Gods of the Hearth: Carnonos (Cernunnos)