The big day we've been waiting for has finally come! Yule, otherwise known as the Winter Solstice, is now upon us, with the sun at it's lowest point in the sky for the next two days or so here in the Northern Hemisphere. It's a beautiful time of year if you adore snow and winter landscapes, and today did not fail to deliver a healthy dose of glittering snowfall and bright winter sunlight even though both lasted only an hour or so. Looking out at the confetti-like snowflakes dusting the ground like pixie dust reminded me of all the winters past and happy memories I have so strongly associated with wintertime and Yule.
When I was much younger and celebrating Yule as Christmas it was my favourite holiday. Yule still is my favourite holiday, and so is Christmas for that matter. In my family Christmas was always more about the turkey, presents, tree, and family than it ever was about religion. There's nothing wrong with that, especially when you come from a multicultural family. Now that I'm much older, I see that despite all the differences in culture and religion between my grandparents and parents, we all still managed to have a great time at Christmas, minus a squabble here and there. I want to preserve that feeling of Christmas forever; make it a tradition to safeguard the joy and laughter we share each season by being together around the dinner table, looking outside at the falling snow, and basking in the glow of lights from our holiday decorating.
This year my wish is to start my own traditions for Yule and Christmas. To keep the spirit of the Goddess and God, the winter sprites, and the folktales and old ways alive through my efforts of giving and loving, feeling and believing. We can all bring happiness to each other and ourselves by warming our hearts with sharing what we have with others, and letting peace settle into our hearts and souls.
So I want to wish everyone a beautiful Yule and peaceful Winter Solstice. May joy, happiness and blessings abound to all!
Merry Yule, with lots of love xoxox
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