Happy Yule @all
The winter solstice on December 21st stands for the reincarnation of the sun god through the Goddess. The altar is decorated with a white or yellow table cloth; a yellow or white candle should already be present. Incense consists of frankincense, oak or myrrh. We sacrifice bread and wine.
Yule is the celebration of the winter solstice and has been celebrated for thousands of years. The winter solstice this year is on the 21st December.
For 6 days at this time of year the sun appears to stand still on the horizon. It was a time of uncertainty and mystery as the ancients wondered if indeed the sun would return. When it did return, year after year, festivals grew up in just about every place and culture.
The ancients realised that the solstice was the longest night of the year. It was a time of celebration and rejoicing in the knowledge that soon the warm days of spring would return, and the dormant earth would come back to life.
More Wiccan Holidays. Lern more about Yule.
Love,
Trina
Happy Yule to all of you! What are you doing for Yule?
I always combine Christmas with Yule… during the years I have incorporated lots of rituals into our lives and I am glad that I have found wicca… it has such a deep and fulfilling history.
Happy Yule and also Merry Christmas to those that celebrate it!
Natasha, what kind of rituals do you do for Yule? Would be nice if you could share it with us.