Mothers night yule

Modern Santa Claus is known to be an amalgam of influences, not the least of which is the Germanic god Odin. It is important to realize that there were many other holiday figures, both male and female, that did not find their way over to our modern American Christmas celebrations. German male figures such as Krampus …

MtnWitch on Instagram: “A beautiful prayer for Modranicht, “Mother’s Night”. Tonight, Christmas Eve was known as Mondranicht to the Anglo Saxon Pagans. It was to…”

Winter Solstice Eve is known in Heathenry as Mothers' Night. Includes a Tarot spread to connect with the Goddess & your ancestors.

Today we honor and offer thanks to our female ancestors, those who are believed to watch over our families and help us in times of need. These figures are known in Norse mythology as The Disir.

Wassailing isn't just an old Christmas carol, it's a New Year's tradition with roots in ancient England, according to The Williamsburg Cookbook. Here'

Yule is one of our most sacred times of the year. Not only do we have the twelve days of Yule usually bookended by Mother’s Night and Twelfth Night in our observances, we also have other celebratio…

The 12 Nights of Yule: Ancient Norse Winter Magic ❄️ Discover the meanings behind each sacred night of this powerful winter celebration. From Mother's Night to the Wild Hunt, learn how our ancestors honored the darkest time of year. Perfect for Norse pagans, history lovers, and anyone interested in ancient winter traditions! #Yule #NorseTradition #Paganism #WinterSolstice #WildHunt #AncientWisdom #Norse #Tradition #PaganPractice #Winter

We are midway through the 12 Days of Solstice aka 12 Days of Yule. Numbering the days can become confusing as it varies by tradition: some number from Mother’s Night (the day before Solstice) whilst other number from Solstice itself... and, of course, in some cultures the day begins at sunset the day before. So,…