Magic Water Toy Creation Kit The magic water toy creation kit is a fun and educational toy that allows children to create their own toys using water and a special set of materials. The kit includes a variety of molds, stickers, and accessories that can be used to create different types of toys. The process of creating the toys is simple and safe for children to do on their own. First, they fill the molds with water and add the special magic powder to create a gel-like substance. After a few minutes, the gel solidifies, and the child can remove it from the mold. Once the gel is removed from the mold, it can be decorated with the included stickers and accessories.
Some people have claimed that “the whole of Wicca is appropriated anyway, so what?” However, this is not true. Calling the quarters and casting a circle weren’t appropriated from an oppressed culture (they’ve been around in the Western Magical Tradition for centuries). Likewise, the quarter days (Candlemas, May Day, Lammas, Hallows Eve) have been in English culture for centuries. And celebrating the solstices too. And Spring Equinox and Harvest.
The Wheel of the Year is a symptom of modern tidiness and the perceived need to have a festival every six weeks which I think is a great idea, but it has to be admitted that it has meant shoehorning things into the Wheel of the Year that shouldn t have been thus shoehorned. Calling the Autumn Equinox Mabon has no ancient precedent whatever, and does have the effect of erasing what the god Maponos is really about, and obscures the fact that the autumn equinox was not marked by ancient pagans as the autumn equinox.
Once the gel is removed from the mold, it can be decorated with the included stickers and accessories. Children can use their creativity to make each toy unique and personalized. The stickers come in a variety of shapes, colors, and designs, giving children plenty of options to choose from.
Names for Pagan Festivals
You might be wondering where the names of contemporary Pagan festivals come from, and why some of them them are controversial. Here’s a brief history of where they come from, and why it matters.
Beltane and Imbolc and Lughnasadh and Samhain are Irish and Scottish Gaelic names (the English names are May Day, Candlemas, Lammas, and Halloween or All Hallows Eve). Yule and Litha and Eostur are Anglo-Saxon names.
Imbolc or Candlemas
The name Imbolc is Irish and Scots Gaelic, and refers to the festival celebrating the goddess Brighid. Brighid was honoured in both Ireland and in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
The name Candlemas is English and refers to the many candles that were lit for the Catholic feast of the Purification of the Virgin.
Spring Equinox
Aidan Kelly made a list of festival names in the 1970s. He decided to call Spring Equinox “Ostara”. This was a conjectural name for the Spring Equinox and the goddess Eostre which was invented in the 19th century by the Brothers Grimm. Ancient cultures did not celebrate the Spring Equinox. The Christian festival of Easter (named some variant on Pascha everywhere else in Europe) is the first Sunday after the first full moon after Spring Equinox. The ancient Anglo-Saxon Pagan festival of Eostur was the fourth full moon of the year, and did not always fall near Easter. Early medieval converts to Christianity persisted in calling the festival by the old Pagan name. In the Druid tradition, this festival is named Alban Eilir (the Light of the Earth).
Beltane or May Day
Beltane or Beltainne (meaning “bright fire”) is the Irish and Scottish Gaelic name for the first of May. In England it was and is called May Day. The month of may was named after the Roman goddess Maia. The North of England had the custom of jumping over the Beltane fire and driving cattle between two fires on May Day. This was also the custom in Scotland and Ireland. The south of England celebrated with maypole dancing. The Midlands had the custom of May Games and creating a bower for Robin Hood and Maid Marian.
Litha or Midsummer
The name Litha for Midsummer is a genuinely old name, as that is what the Anglo-Saxons called it (the month of June was named Aerra Litha, before midsummer, and the month of July was named Aeftere Litha, after midsummer). I tend to just call it Midsummer though. In the Druid tradition, this festival is named Alban Hefin (The Light of the Shore).
Lammas or Lughnasadh
Lammas means ‘loaf-mass’ and is from Middle English. It is a celebration fo the corn harvest. Lughnasadh is a completely separate word and refers to the games established by the god Lugh in honour of his mother Tailtiu (pronounced Tahl-tee). Lammas and Lughnasadh are not interchangeable.
Autumn Equinox
The name Mabon was applied to Autumn Equinox by Aidan Kelly in the 1970s because he thought the Welsh story of Mabon ap Modron was similar to the Greek story of Demeter and Persephone which is often associated with the Autumn Equinox. This is an attempt to universalize mythology which is generally a bad move: myths are particular to their locale and culture. Also the Welsh god Mabon was and is nothing to do with the Autumn Equinox, which was not celebrated by ancient Pagans. Contemporary Pagans celebrate it as the time when day and night are equal. Some people relate it to the myth of Demeter and Persephone. It can also be seen as the fruit harvest. In the Druid tradition, this festival is named Alban Elfed (the Light of the Water).
Samhain, Hallowe’en, or All Hallows’ Eve
Samhain or Samhuinn (pronounced soween or saveen) is an Irish and Scottish name. All Hallows’ Eve and Hallowe’en are English names. It has been argued that the ancient Celtic Samhain was not a festival of the dead at all, but rather a celebration of the liberation of the People of Danaan from the Fomorians. The names Hallowe’en and All Hallows’ eve refer to it being the eve of the Christian festivals of All Saints and All Souls.
Yule or Midwinter
Yule is a very old name for the winter solstice and it is known as that (with various spellings) in many northern European cultures. It is not known exactly what the word means but it has been suggested that it means a turning point. The Anglo-Saxon name for this festival was Geola. The Anglo-Saxons also celebrated Modranecht or Mothers’ Night. In the Druid tradition, this festival is named Alban Arthan (the Light of Arthur).
After decorating the toy, children can play with it in water. The magic gel is buoyant and can float in water, providing hours of fun and entertainment. Children can use their imagination to come up with different games and scenarios to play with their creations. Not only is the magic water toy creation kit a great source of entertainment, but it also offers educational benefits. Children can learn about the properties of water and how it can change states from a liquid to a solid with the addition of the magic powder. They can also develop their fine motor skills through the process of filling the molds and decorating the toys. Overall, the magic water toy creation kit is a fantastic toy for children to explore their creativity and learn through play. It offers a unique and interactive experience that combines science and imagination. Whether played with alone or with friends, this toy is sure to provide hours of fun and enjoyment..
Reviews for "The Perfect Gift: Magic Water Toy Creation Kit for Kids"
1. Samantha - 1 star - I was really disappointed with the Magic water toy creation kit. The instructions were incredibly vague and difficult to understand. It took waaay longer than it should have to figure out how to actually use the kit. And even when I did finally get it working, the materials were cheaply made and broke easily. Definitely not worth the money!
2. John - 2 stars - I was excited to try out the Magic water toy creation kit, but it just didn't live up to my expectations. The colors didn't come out as vibrant as shown in the pictures, and the water beads didn't expand as much as they were supposed to. The whole process was messy and honestly, not very magical. I wouldn't recommend this kit to anyone looking for a fun and creative toy.
3. Emily - 1 star - The Magic water toy creation kit was a waste of my money. The beads didn't hold their shape and instead turned into a goopy mess. The colors also didn't mix well, resulting in a muddy and unappealing final product. I was hoping for a fun and entertaining activity, but this kit left me feeling disappointed and frustrated. Save your money and skip this one!
4. Michael - 2 stars - I found the Magic water toy creation kit to be quite underwhelming. The materials provided were not enough to create more than a couple of small toys, and the process itself was tedious and time-consuming. It didn't provide the engaging and enjoyable experience I was looking for. Overall, there are better options out there for creative toy kits.