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Christmas is a time of connection, emotion, celebration, and reflection. And for Celebrants, it can also be one of the most demanding periods of the year. While many families gather in warmth and festivity, others are facing intense grief and loss. Grief can often be magnified during the festive season, making December a month where families may need additional support, reassurance, and guidance.

In a House of Lords session on 30 June 2025, Baroness Thornton asked a pointed question: “What progress has been made to enable legal humanist weddings?” Lord Ponsonby, from the Ministry of Justice, acknowledged the strength of feeling around this issue and assured members that officials are working “at pace” and that an update “will come soon.”

When you think of a traditional wedding, you might picture a white gown, a walk down the aisle, and perhaps a few heartfelt vows. But for Gary Lockyer and the couple he’s working with, tradition takes on an entirely different, yet deeply spiritual, form. Set for May 2025, this Wiccan/Viking-themed wedding promises to be a magical fusion of pagan spirituality, Norse symbolism, and personal storytelling.