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Many modern Christmas traditions are rooted in ancient Yule celebrations, a festival historically observed by Germanic and Norse pagan cultures to honor the winter solstice. Yule marked the return of the sun, rebirth, and the cyclical nature of life. #yule #yuletide #christmas #christmastradition #yuletraditions #pagan #paganism #folklore #holiday #holidayseason #celtic #wintersolstice
Yule Deities and Myths | Norse, Celtic, and Winter Legends
Dive into Yule myths featuring Norse gods like Odin, Thor, and Freyja, and Celtic deities such as Brigid and Cailleach. Learn about Saturn from Saturnalia, the Holly King, and the Oak King, all symbolizing light, renewal, and transformation. Yule mythology ties the solstice to themes of wisdom, abundance, and seasonal magic. Perfect for witches, pagans, and those seeking winter spiritual inspiration. Explore Yule traditions now!
Yule is a pagan festival celebrating the Winter Solstice: the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. This year it’s celebrated on December 21. The Winter Solstice is presumably the most ancient festival of the Northern Hemisphere. It was a crucial event for prehistoric people, and it established itself in culture as Ancient Roman Saturnalia, Celtic Yule, or, later, Christmas. Let’s see how we can celebrate it today, my dear witches!👆🏼👉🏼 By the way (a traditional remark about...