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Clip so good it got me out of Genshin retirement omg

Absolutely enamoured with this snail mug I got yesterday....

yeah okay do I even need to say something

Held from 7-15 June, Vestalia is a sacred festival dedicated to Vesta, goddess of the hearth. Here are some ideas to celebrate each day, including their historical basis:

The 9th of June was the day the three most senior Vestal Virgins prepared mola salsa, a salt based cake offering, and presented it as an offering to Vesta. A recipe for mola salsa can be found here.

On the final day of Vestalia, festivities were concluded with a cleansing of the temple storehouse and sweeping of filth/debris. This was followed by the ritual disposal of sweepings into the Tiber. This was done to prepare for the upcoming harvest.

The final days of Vestalia are a great time to clean out your pantry, fridge, or freezer. Donate any unperishable, unexpired food items to a local shelter or food pantry. This is also a good time to do a floor cleansing, or a simple mundane sweep or vacuum around your home.

Wishing everyone a joyous and prosperous season! Io Vestalia!

if your friend is a lady hestia worshiper and you want to get them a nice gift, here's a little gift guide for you:

wooden box or woven basket {no plastic please}

honey face mask

a tea flavour they never had before

handwritten letter

picture frame

homemade cookies or sweets with honey, pig or cow shape

sudoku/crossword

honey or supplies for honey {themed trinkets too}

a tea cup

sewing supplies or trinkets

stickers or any journaling ephemera

candles {best a candle making kit}

Now that the storm has passed, everyone finally finds a quiet afternoon to unwind. Some bicker over a chessboard as always, while others stretch out together in the sun...

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