Yule, also known as the Winter Solstice, is the longest night of the year. After the Solstice, the days begin to grow longer again as the Sun begins its return. Yule is a time for introspection and planning of the future as well as a celebration of the rebirth of the Sun.
Customs and Activities:
Colors:
red, green, gold, white, silver, yellow, orange
Decorations:
Foods:
Scents of the season:
Customs and Activities:
- caroling
- burning the Yule log (or candle)
- kissing under the mistletoe
- baking sweets
Colors:
red, green, gold, white, silver, yellow, orange
Decorations:
- Yule log (or candle)
- evergreen boughs or wreaths
- holly & mistletoe
- candles
- clove studded fruit
- poinsettias
- stars
- stags
Foods:
- pork or poultry dishes
- fruits & nuts
- ginger tea
- cookies
- eggnog
- cider
Scents of the season:
- pine
- cedar
- rosemary
- sage
- peppermint
- cinnamon
4 comments:
I like this post ... In fact I love everything Yule !
Blessed Yule and Happy Holidays !
A very merry Yule to you! May you have the happiest of longest nights.
*ps* How're you feeling these days?
Thank you and Merry Yule to you both!
I'm feeling much better Danni. However, I've lost all strength and muscle tone so I'm slowly starting to exercise again. A little better every day!
Sending warmest wishes for a beautiful Yule!
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