Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayMarch — The Blessing of Flowers and SeedsThe closer it got to the spring equinox, the more animated the Grand Hall of the Hearth became, engulfed in a flurry of activities related…9 min read·4 days ago----
Francis RosenfeldinThe GardenThe Garden of Hope — The Thingness of ThingsOnce one gets seduced by wanderlust, any reason is a doorway to indulge it.6 min read·Apr 12, 2024----
Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayMarch — The Reading of BlessingsThe Day of the Blessings usually started early in Aifa’s household. Aifa and her siblings were already dressed up in their costumes by the…9 min read·Apr 9, 2024----
Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayFebruary — The Feast of the Blue Green DragonTowards the end of February winter started easing its grasp on the mountain springs, allowing them to come back to life, almost suddenly…9 min read·Apr 2, 2024--1--1
Francis RosenfeldBecoming Marie CelesteMarie Celeste fumbled with the keys on the doorstep of the quaint old house, trying to figure out which one would fit the antique keyhole…8 min read·Mar 28, 2024--2--2
Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayFebruary — The Festival of CandlesIf you were born in Cré at the beginning of February, you would be among the youngest people to enter the Hearth. It was the yearly…9 min read·Mar 27, 2024----
Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayJanuary — The Spirit of Awakening“Wake up, granddaughter,” Aifa’s grandmother shook her gently, so she wouldn’t be startled out of her deep sleep. “We need to go to the…9 min read·Mar 18, 2024----
Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayJanuary — The Blessing of the WatersAifa had always asked herself, ever since she was a little child, why would a community decide to perform a ceremony that featured water…9 min read·Mar 13, 2024----
Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayDecember — The Birth of Life ItselfIt was the week before the feast of the Birth of Life, a time when the city of Cré was usually bustling with activity. Everybody rushed to…9 min read·Mar 6, 2024----
Francis RosenfeldinA Year and A DayDecember — The Night of the MothersOn the longest night of the year, the women of Cré gather quietly, dressed in their festive garments, whiter than snow, to walk the gentle…9 min read·Feb 29, 2024----