Yule art winter solstice

The Winter solstice celebration is always amazing - Yule 2019 is a perfect time to remember all the reasons why were are blessed - Enjoy this free ritual

Today my friends, we are going to talk about the pagan holiday that is probably one that is most connected to stories, myths and magic. Yule (or Joel/Yuil) is a pagan holiday of Winter Solstice celebrated by Germanic and Scandinavian folks (but not only) around December 21-22. Find out more about history, myths and traditions of Yule and how to celebrate Winter Solstice this year.

★° . • ° ★ winter solstice is just around the corner ★° . • ° ★ Artist: Margaret Ellis

A Winter Solstice greeting card

"The Arrival of Winter" by Elaine Bayley #December #Solstice

Personal Work: I like to imagine alternative origins for our Earthly holidays and traditions. As if they were established in another world and somehow made their way here, now buried deep in our memories. For this painting, I wanted to reimagine why we decorate Christmas trees with lights and ornaments. (while still paying proper homage to Yule & winter solstice traditions) This takes place in a forest of giant fir trees that accumulate the light of stars and moons over all the dark winter…

Here’s wishing each and every one of you a wonderful Winter Solstice. Winter arrives officially this evening at 6:38 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, and it’s the darkest day of the year. For me, the S…

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