Since prehistory, the winter solstice has been a significant time of year in many cultures and has been marked by festivals and rites.
Yule coincides with the winter solstice (Dec 21-22 in North), the longest night and shortest day.
Yule celebrates the "rebirth of the sun," the victory of light over darkness, and the promise of Spring and returning life.
You may have seen the thousands of people gathered at Stonehenge in the UK, which was erected between 5,000 and 3,500 years ago, to watch the sunrise. The monument was built to align with the movement of the sun on the solstice.
"Advent" calendar made by my daughter to count down to solstice. She collected and painted the rocks and each day, a rock is removed. Some rocks have special pictures on them to go with the date or the full moon.
My daughter creates these lovely Yule logs and sells them in her Etsy store, Excalibur of Yuletide.
This year sales for her Yule Logs exploded and she was out in the woods trying to find more logs that were appropriate sizes to fill all the orders!
The solstice fire was lit to welcome the return of the sun. Days will begin to grow longer after solstice.
Stump from last year's Yule tree is in the fire. The ashes are saved to use for protection and luck through the year.
Stub from a red candle that was burned at yule last year - saved for good luck and health for the new year
Next to oak slice that has pieces of the first nine sacred woods from the Celtic calendar. So many traditions!
Now, on to Christmas!
My wife pulled this together 🙂
I truly love this!
Such great traditions! It's great to see them staying alive and not being lost over the next generation!
Merry Christmas to you @melinda010100
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Christmas is that warm, buzz‑y feeling that sneaks in when the lights go up and the air smells like cinnamon. It’s the excitement of spotting the first snowflake, the sound of carols spilling out of every store, and the way strangers smile a little wider. It’s the rush of swapping stories over hot cocoa, the glow of a tree that’s been decorated with memories, and the quiet moment when you realize the best gifts are the ones you give—whether it’s a handwritten note, a hug, or simply being there for someone. In short, it’s a reminder that the world can be a little kinder, a lot brighter, and full of hope for a few weeks each year. 🎄✨ Merry Christmas @melinda010100 🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🎄
A kinder world. That's my Christmas wish. Thanks @caleblord
Enjoy the hollidays with your family , i know i will .
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I of course watch for the Winter Solstice because I know the days will start getting longer now, a few minutes by a few minutes. Winter is too much dark for me.
Loving the yule logs and reading about the different types of traditions.
Woah, this is one of the so many reasons I cling to this ecosystem.I have learned and unlearned so many things and still learning.
Look at the wonderful and strategic positioning of your daughter in this Yule Winter Solistice and how she has turned it to a big venture.
More power to her ability.
And for the so many traditions, it is great to know them at least for knowledge sake.
Thank you for sharing
Compliments of the season and a happy new year in advance.
Fire has always fascinated me... By the way, so many details of tradition I didn't know!
You have really confer the true meaning and purpose of this season unawares 😊🥰. Many of us are yet to realize that Christmas announced the breaking forth of light in a dark domain. Truly, it was the victory of light over darkness; the return of life!
Do have a merry and blissful Christmas
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Your daughter is a real craftswoman, a sorceress!
Or is she a witch? 😀
Maybe a good witch!