A Wiccaning or Paganing is a Neopagan ritual analogous to the christening or baptism of an infant. Specific groups may have alternate names for this rite. In accordance with the importance put on free will in Neopagan traditions, infants are not necessarily expected to choose a Pagan path for themselves when they grow older. The ceremony, like its...
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Similar to a Christening. Unlike a Christening though, the child is placed in the care of the Goddess and God, not declared to be a Pagan or Wiccan. The child is free to choose whichever religion they like, but a Wiccaning is done to protect them until they are old enough to make such a decision.
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