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Yule, the Winter Solstice (December 21 - January 01)

Buy Herbs, Candles, Crystals, Incense, and more to celebrate Yule, the Winter Solstice. … The winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in the whole year. It is a time to gather with loved ones. The Yule season focuses on rebirth and renewal. Focus on this time of new beginnings by welcoming light and warmth into your home. … Some celebrate Yule for the 12 days following the Winter Solstice, honoring the rebirth of the sun when the days begin to get longer. The Yule log (preferably oak) is burned (lit by the Mother of the family), or lit candles are mounted into holes drilled into the log and burned, for the 12 days. Have a wishing ritual by tucking notes of wishes for the coming year and/or confessions of bad choices into gaps in pinecones, then toss into the log for a new beginning. The fire must be kept alive, as if it goes out before the 12th day, you may become vulnerable to evil spirits and there will be terrible luck and possible tragedy for the coming year. Some indulge in a bit of wine along with the burning of the Yule log to celebrate the Norse God Odin. After the 12th day, when the log is completely extinguished and cool, place it beneath the bed for luck. … Decorate an outdoor Yule tree. Evergreens symbolize eternal life, rebirth and renewal. They have power over death. The Yule tree represents the Tree of Life or the World Tree. Decorate it with symbols sacred to the Gods/Goddesses. Popcorn and berries have historically been used because visiting birds can feed from it. Hand make evergreen wreaths of Yew, Holly, Pine, and Ivy. The wreaths symbolize the wheel of the year, infinity of goodwill. … Decorate your altar or table with the colors red, green, gold, white and silver, and with bells, holly, mistletoe, lights, reindeer, stag, rubies, and emeralds. The bells drive away demons that appear during this darkest time of the year. Holly captures evil spirits before they can enter the home. Mistletoe encourages fertility. Anoint red, green and white candles with Yule Oil, place your emeralds and rubies around them, then light them. Light Yule Incense. Celebrate by candlelight, an eternal flame within the home, symbolizing light and warmth, to chase away evil spirits, and to lure back the returning sun. … Have a feast of dried fruits, roasted meats, apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, peppermint, nuts, chestnuts, and red cabbage. Exchange nature-based gifts as symbols of your sacrifice to the Gods/Goddesses. Ring in each morning with bells after everyone in the home has awakened to chase away dark days. … When you’re ready to relax and restore, enjoy a hot herbal bath and warm cup of herbal tea.

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