Phoenix

The Phoenix represents: rebirth, reincarnation, new beginnings, courage, adaptation, high virtue, grace, power, prosperity, strength, peace, purity and life. Element: Fire Planet: Sun The phoenix is a mythical, sacred fire bird that can be found in the mythologies of the Arabian, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Chinese, Turks, and Indians. It is described as a bird … Continue reading Phoenix

Kallikantzaroi Yule Goblin

Magical creatures abound at Yule. If you’ve been naughty (yes, you know who you are) then a good choice for your mascot this Yule is the kallikantzaros, a troublemaking impish goblin-like being in found in Southeastern European folklore. Stories about the kallikantzaros can be found in Greece, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Turkey. Kallikantzaroi are believed to … Continue reading Kallikantzaroi Yule Goblin

The Wren and Yule

The wren is considered a sacred bird by the Druids. Even the name of the bird, drui-en or Druid bird in Irish Gaelic, or in Welsh the word Dryw means both druid and wren. The wren symbolized wisdom and divinity. It is difficult to actually see a wren thus catching a glimpse of one carried … Continue reading The Wren and Yule

13 Trolls

The Yule Lads or Yule men are figures from Icelandic folklore who in modern times have become the Icelandic version of Santa Claus. Their number has varied throughout the ages, but a current count lists 13 of them. Icelandic children place shoes on their window sills — the counterpart of hanging stockings — during the … Continue reading 13 Trolls