hectic hellenist

lighting candles in jack o'lanterns (to keep away the fairies)

roasting s'mores on bonfires (to keep away the fairies)

bobbing for apples, fortunetelling, ouija boards, and other assorted divination rituals (to forewarn those doomed to be kidnapped by fairies)

haunted houses (to preach against the dangers that lurk across the veil in the otherworld, home of the fairies)

community effort to stuff kids full of candy (that if whisked away (by the fairies) they might resist the temptation (of strange fae foods) long enough to escape)

I'd burn offerings for the Hellenic gods, my friend could burn offerings to the Kemetic gods, other Pagans could use the fire for their old gods, etc.

We could play music and drink and toast to our gods and just have community where we all exist together in peace

We can sit around the fire and talk about our gods and share their myths

"And then Zeus turned himself into an eagle-"

"Oh that reminds me of the story where Loki turned into a falcon to rescue Iðunn"

I mostly just wanted to state this because I feel like sometimes people apply this strange pressure to others and themselves to go above and beyond as worshippers, when in reality, I feel like you just need to try your best (your best will not look the same every day, and that's ok). Yes, do devotional activities and give offerings if it feels right, but remember that the gods are likely wanting to know you as you are. You don't have to put on a formal mask for them. You can be yourself.

only you and the gods can control your practice. it’s ok to not pray or offer everyday. it’s ok to have periods of doubt or where you just feel less religious. that’s normal. if anyone is judging you for how, when, or how often you pray or practice, politely and respectfully tell them to shut up, then ignore them. they aren’t worth the energy or time.