Winter Solstice /Yule 2021

Winter Solstice Symbols: Yule or Christmas Tree Continuity of Life, Protection, Prosperity are all symbolic of the evergreen and associated with Green Goddesses & Gods; Hertha; Cybele, Attis, Dionysius (Pine); Woodland Spirits traditions: Roman, Celtic, Teutonic. The tradition of decorating with evergreen trees and boughs, however, originates from ancient pagan cultures. Many cultures saw the … Continue reading Winter Solstice /Yule 2021

Wildcrafted Winter Solstice Decorations With Conifers, Holly, Ivy, Bittersweet, And Mor

Part of the fun of the holiday season is “decking the halls” and decorating for the season. By bringing the symbols of the season into our homes, for festivity and communion, we are able to deeply align with the living earth and her turning seasons. And the symbols of this particular season, at the winter […] … Continue reading Wildcrafted Winter Solstice Decorations With Conifers, Holly, Ivy, Bittersweet, And Mor

Holiday Cheer

December 1st starts tomorrow. That’s right, TOMORROW! Where has the time gone? For those who celebrate the holidays (as there are so many) let’s take the time to also remember Winter Solstice – Yule. There are so many religious holidays being celebrated in December and many are advertised in the stores and on TV, except … Continue reading Holiday Cheer

My Yule

Yule Greetings to everyone. Decorating for Yule at my house is based on using items that are readily available to make Yule more about the joy of the season than the stress of making things perfect. I learned that elaborate does not make the holiday magickal. For me what makes the holidays magickal is the … Continue reading My Yule