Category Archives: Pagan

Symbolism of Yule: Rebirth of the Sun, The longest night of the year, The Winter Solstice, Introspect, Planning for the Future. Symbols of Yule: Yule log, or small Yule log with 3 candles, evergreen boughs or wreaths, holly, mistletoe hung … Continue reading →

We Wish You a Merry Solstice Tune:  “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” Words by Susan M. Shaw We wish you a merry Solstice We wish you a merry Solstice We wish you a merry Solstice And a happy New … Continue reading →

The oldest written sources on the Yule Cat are from the Nineteenth Century. These refer to the fact that those who do not get a new item of clothing for Yule are destined to become offerings for the Yule Cat. … Continue reading →

There is a place, So far from here Where birds sing sweet, And love is cheer. There is a place, Far, far from here Where starshine kisses The land so sweet. And in that place Where moon-beams dance, The sound … Continue reading →

Ancient Origins Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, celebrated their new year on … Continue reading →