Viking holidays

An in-depth look into the Nordic calendar, historical evidence, modern interpretations, and how to create your own heathen Wheel of the Year.

Yule (Ærre-Giuli, Hrutmanudhr , Jól, Jul, Yuletide, December) If you’ve ever heard the Christmas Carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas” modern heathens opt to celebrate this as the Twelve Days of Yule, with the last day culminating on 12th Night. Since ancient calendars followed a different method of time, the solstice celebrations as well as later ‘Christmasy’ style observances can vary from place to place as to when they occur. Today, most Pagans and heathens celebrate the yuletide as…

Carrying on the old (Norse) traditions!

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Rituals and religion is a big part of the everyday life of a Viking.

The pagan Wheel of the Year is marked by eight Sabbats, spaced approximately every six weeks throughout the year. Get to know each Sabbat and its purpose.

Sigrblot or Sumarsdag celebrates the first day of summer according to the Old Icelandic calendar. This Norse holiday was a time to celebrate planting and make sacrifices to Odin for blessings on summer travels and raids. We celebrate Sigrblot one of the great seasonal blots celebrated in April. It corresponds with the Wiccan Holiday Ostara. Victory is an important theme for Sigrblot. Read our blog to learn how you can celebrate Sigrblot!

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Did you know that many traditions associated with Christmas actually originated within the Viking culture? Well they did! Scandinavians marked Yule (“Jul”) or the winter solstice long before Christians were present within any of the Nordic territories. Celebrations of Yule included brewing beer, preparing food, visiting family and gift giving. Sound familiar?

American Forn Sidr Blots and Feasts Heathenry, Norse Holidays, Norse Paganism

The Vikings, the seafaring Norse people from the late eighth to the early 11th century, have been a focal point of historical fascination for centuries. Known for their fearsome conquests…

Norse mythology has always been an inspiration to many practitioners of modern pagan traditions, including witches. The rich history and lore of the Vikings, along with the powerful symbols and gods…

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This year we celebrate Thorrablot ( Þorrablót) from January 24, 2021 to February 20, 2021. This Nordic holiday celebrates the Vikings and the Ancient Norse Gods with a mid-winter feast. The “main” festival is held in Iceland with smaller festivals held throughout Scandinavia and wherever Nordic residents reside. Traditional music, dancing, and games are popular.