Since those of us in the Northern Hemisphere are only 26 days away from celebrating Yule, I thought it would be appropriate that I take some time to discuss Yule. Yule takes place during the Winter Solstice which occurs on the 21st or 22nd of December. For those who may not be aware, the winter solstice is the longest night of the year. Yule is what we Pagan's celebrate and it has observed even before Christmas became a holiday!
Yule is a Norse word which means "wheel". It is considered to be the rebirth of the sun. When we celebrate Yule, we celebrate the upcoming increase in daylight as it moves back towards the earth. When we light candles and burn a Yule log we are encouraging the sun to make its return to the earth.
Many of our Christmas celebrations originated during Yuletime. The Christmas Tree began as a Yule Tree. The Yule tree represents the survival of life after death. Other items used during Yule are wreaths, decorations of holly and ivy and the giving of gifts have all made there way into mainstream Christmas celebrations!
The sabbat of Yule is sacred to God in his archetype as Lord of the Old Year and the Sorcerer. The character representations of God are very similar to Santa Claus or Dickens' Spirit of Christmas Present.
In honor of Yule, some Wiccans stay up until dawn to witness the sun's return. The most recognized celebration of Yule are also associated with Christmas. Gift giving, the beauty of the lights and decorations, the feasts with family and friends all honor the rebirth of the sun and the renewal of lift during this holiday.
Here is a classic Christmas song that is also a very meaningful Yule song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENTR7yUcf5E
Many of our Christmas celebrations originated during Yuletime. The Christmas Tree began as a Yule Tree. The Yule tree represents the survival of life after death. Other items used during Yule are wreaths, decorations of holly and ivy and the giving of gifts have all made there way into mainstream Christmas celebrations!
The sabbat of Yule is sacred to God in his archetype as Lord of the Old Year and the Sorcerer. The character representations of God are very similar to Santa Claus or Dickens' Spirit of Christmas Present.
In honor of Yule, some Wiccans stay up until dawn to witness the sun's return. The most recognized celebration of Yule are also associated with Christmas. Gift giving, the beauty of the lights and decorations, the feasts with family and friends all honor the rebirth of the sun and the renewal of lift during this holiday.
Here is a classic Christmas song that is also a very meaningful Yule song.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENTR7yUcf5E
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