Avoid unnecessary waste by using some of these creative natural and upcycled gift wrap ideas for Yule! An earth-centered spiritual practice encourages us to find ways to reduce waste, find natural alternatives and use what we already have. In our consumer culture, at a time of the year when we all feel pressured to spend,… via … Continue reading Yule Natural & Upcycled DIY Gift Wrap Ideas — Moody Moons

Yule/Winter Solstice Customs and Practices :Yule Log

Yule Log The Pagan Saxons celebrated the feast of Yule with plenty of ale and blazing fires, of which our Yule log is the last relic. The Yule log is actually an indoor equivalent of the outdoor bonfire of Midwinter Eve. It is said that the Yule log must never be bought but should be … Continue reading Yule/Winter Solstice Customs and Practices :Yule Log

Mincemeat Parcels with Irish Whiskey Cream

Mincemeat is suitable for all winter holiday celebrations, These parcels are an excellent dessert to end your Yule dinner or your Christmas feast. Mincemeat Parcels with Irish Whiskey Cream 1/2 pound currants 1/4 pound raisins 1/4 pound white raisins 1/4 pound chopped candied peel 1/4 cup chopped glace cherries 2 cooking apples, peeled and … Continue reading Mincemeat Parcels with Irish Whiskey Cream