Winter solstice traditions

Occurring on or about June 21st in the Northern Hemisphere, Litha (or Midsummer/Summer Solstice) is a time when the Sun is at its height of power. This is the longest day and shortest night of the year when we celebrate the Earth in its peak of abundance. With this holiday we see the full influence of… Read More Wheel of the Year: Litha

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Happy Winter Solstice! It is officially the first day of winter and the longest night of the year! Happy Winter Solstice, Merry Yule, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah!

'Tis the season not to drown under the rampant consumerism of Yule. There are plenty of easy do it yourself gifts you can make this time of year. Most of these will take little to no investment and you might even have some of these ingredients and materials already on your pagan shelves.

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The shortest, darkest day of the year is almost upon us! Learn about it at Almanac.com!

Three simple and magical holiday rituals to honor the turning of the Wheel of the Year and the long nights that bring us indoors around the fire together.

Fuck Yeah Paganism\Winter Solstice + Yule Brew 2 ½ cups red wine ½ cup brandy 1 fresh orange, thin sliced 1 inch fresh ginger root, thin sliced 3 true (sweet) cinnamon sticks 5 whole cloves 7 whole cardamom pods, crushed with the back of a spoon 2 whole star anise 2 bay leaves 1 tablespoon dried elderberries

Twas the Night before Samhain

Learn when, how, and why winter solstice occurs, and, find winter solstice traditions, crafts, and other fun ideas to celebrate the begining of winter!

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'Tis the Season for Witches, Elves, and a Legion of Ghosts Not so very long ago, Yuletide was as much a chilling season of ghosts and witches as it was a festival of goodwill. In The Old Magic of Christmas, you'll rub elbows with veiled spirits, learn the true perils of elves, and discover a bestiary of enchanted creatures. Rife with the more frightful characters from folklore and the season's most petulant ghosts, this book takes you on a spooky sleigh ride from the silvered firs of a…

Yule Ritual for Winter Solstice - The Witch at OneandSeventy: www.suzyhomemaker.co.uk | @SuzyHomemakerUK