Viking yule

Norway celebrates its Viking heritage through a collection of museums, sights, and activities. Here’s how to plan a trip to them and what to expect.

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?

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The Viking Age, which spanned roughly from the 8th to the 11th centuries, remains one of the most intriguing periods in human history. Aside from their notorious reputation as seafarers, explorers…

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Yule is a time of celebration, but also a time for introspection and ritual. Pagans mark this period with various practices that honour nature, family, and the spirits of ancestors. Here are some common yule rituals and yule ritual ideas. Use PINTEREST29 to get our online courses for just £29. #yule #witchcraft #spirituality #christmas

The Winter Solstice, aka YULE, is fast approaching. What better way to celebrate with family or friends than with a traditional YULE meal and beverages? Here's our top 13 yule recipes for pagans, witches, and old souls.

Learn about the pagan holiday of Yule & the Winter Solstice including Yule Rituals, Winter Solstice Rituals, Winter Solstice Spells, Yule Traditions, and more | Pagan holiday of Yule and Winter Solstice traditions

The Nights: Mother’s Night (Dec 20th) Yule (Dec 21st) Sunna’s Day (Dec 22nd) Twin’s Day (Dec 23rd) Alfar’s Night (Dec 24th) Children’s Day (Dec 25th) Dvergar’s Night (Dec 26th) Forefather’s Day (De…

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Europe has its fair share of unique holiday traditions, and this curious creature is no exception.

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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…