December 11
Blowing the Midwinter Horn, Agonalia
The Netherlands festival of Blowing the Midwinter Horn is more that 2,000 years old and takes place annually on this date. All around the countryside, farmers take out their birch-wood horns and blow them. It is hoped that the sounds emanating from the horns will frighten away any evil influence that may effect the settle upon the land during the Winter season.
Agonalia, called dies agonales, was held four times a year in ancient Rome, possibly for Janus, although even the Romans mans seemed to be unsure exactly which deities were actually involved. However, at each of the celebrations a ram was sacrificed rificed at the Regia and a different God honored, including Janus, Vediovis, and Sol Indiges.
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