Medieval lords often had their goblets lined with agate, which was believed to change color when poison was added; seek out such a prize for your collection.
Follow Celtic tradition by using birch to ensure a peaceful sleep.
On Halloween night, give each member of your family a large apple, or Allan apple, to be eaten according to ancient welsh custom for good luck in the coming year.
Fill a mojo bag with caraway seeds to help strengthen your memory.
To eliminate obstacles to your goal, anoint a candle and burn a bay leaf in it’s flame.
Make a spicy ginger pomander as a perfumed Yule wish tree decoration.
If you want to remain anonymous at a gathering, add roasted chicory to your coffee or use it in a salad dressing, this root has been noted for it’s ability to render the user invisible.
To repair hurt feelings, add crushed rose petals, a pot herb, and saffron to a bottle of port and chill, decant into a carafe to be served between the two people.
To increase your memory, brand garlands of rosemary into your hair; this activity was routinely performed by ancient Greek scholars.
Use the magical herb of remembrance, rosemary, to commemorate the sweet memories of the past year.