On a bright crisp morning, dress the family warmly and head for the park, mountains, or beach. The Yule Tree was also another important symbol in pagan tradition. Yule is the time of the Winter Solstice, and for many Pagans, it's a time to say goodbye to the old, and welcome the new. You could also create a smoke cleanser using the same materials. The Yule log, (usually made from a piece of wood saved from the previous year) is burned in the fire to symbolize the Newborn Sun/Son. And the second was that a Nordic Yule tradition was to bring a large log to the village and burn it as a sort of bon fire. Jingle bells make a warm and inviting sound, and therefore should jingle each time someone enters or leaves a room.). Unfold the circle and cut along the fold lines, stopping about 1/2 inch from the center. Mix all ingredients above and shape into 2 individual loaves. This is how you will get the decoration over the doorknob. Thanks for sharing! The scents, energies and excitement surrounding this Sabbat are incredibly infectious.. Yule has a rich and wonderful history of traditions that were around for many many moons prior to when Christmas stepped into the spotlight. Clean terra-cotta pot if necessary. Glue together. I’ve even seen someone use a small cast iron pan to burn their incense and candles on their altar. Cut a 2" circle in the center of one of the cutouts. It is a symbol of prosperity and luck. Children of all ages will delight in both making and giving these delightful center pieces. Known as Solstice Night, or the longest night of the year, the sun's "rebirth" was celebrated with much joy. ( Hang up in windows to reflect the sunlight or on tree for decoration, explain to children how the sun gets stronger, climbs higher, and last longer However, on a more modest scale since fireplaces or hearths had become much smaller. Here’s what I added to mine and why I chose them (check out this blog post about Yule and Winter Solstice for more correspondence ideas) –. The Yule (Juul) Log tradition started in Norway to honor the god Thor. A small piece of the Yule log was kept and placed under a bed and was said to ward off misfortune, fires, or lightning. was strapped to the plow the next spring to spread the blessings over the land, and another piece was saved to light the next Yule's log, the next year. This ritual showed be performed right after sunset. Have everyone snuggle up in jackets, mittens, blankets, beanies, and earmuffs! Yule is the Pagan holiday that is just filled with feelings of warmth, coziness and joy. Burn yours in a backyard fire pit and make it a fun family event! Spread out chopped pecans on a cookie sheet. Smiles and laughter brighten our spirits and warm our hearts.). Glue, wire, or small holes in the log will help to adhere the decorations. Hello and welcome! If you must cut anything from a living plant, remember to ask and thank the plant for its gift. Repeat until all the circles are cut. Lightly dust with flour. The log would burn throughout the night, then smolder Materials: 1-2 Large Bundles Evergreen Boughs, 1 Bundle Holly, 1 Wreath Frame (Wire or Styrofoam), Garden Clippers, Spool of Fine Green Wire, 2 Yards Red Ribbon, Adornments. Once the log is decorated, "wassail" (toast and douse) it with a libation of apple cider. As a modern pagan or witch, celebrate Yule by joining festivals, feasting, singing, dancing, and spending time with loved ones. In ancient Rome, the winter solstice was celebrated at the Feast of Saturnalia, to honor Saturn, the god of agricultural bounty. (Tell kids about how evergreen boughs and holly were hung both inside and outside of the homes to extend and invitation to the nature sprites to join in the Yule celebration.). In heavy saucepan or double boiler melt the butter. Here are a few ideas to get you started! You are done. So gather around Peculiar friends, while we celebrate Nature and the longest night of the year. Tie off with a knot, and use the excess thread to form a loop for hanging the ornament. Gold, yellow, red, or white (to represent the sun). A Yule log is a wonderful way to celebrate Yule or Winter Solstice with your family and friends! Snuff the green candle. Materials: Pencil, Scissors, "Rayed" Circle Pattern (above), Bright Yellow Poster Paper, Glue, Glitter, Gold Garland, Gold Thread and Needle, Photos. Place the proper candles and symbols at the four cardinal directions. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Sit quietly for During Yule, revelers would bake a pie that resembled a boar for the feast. Layer the sausage, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and cheese in a well greased 13"x9"x2" baking dish. Glue the frame together. Next, line up the circles and the cuts so that the rays extend 1" from behind the light yellow felt circle. Mix all above ingredients in a non-metal bowl. Slip all the bits of paper into the Yule Log before lighting it. Murray suggests that the ritual baking of cakes and pies was present in Saturnalia, and it certainly featured in Yule. Adorning the Use cinnamon sticks, 4 – 6″ branches, evergreens, holly, or any decorations you feel connected to! Cut into bite-sized bars when cooled. (Explain to children that during the dark Pine cones – illustrative of the pine tree, who even during the darkest season of Winter still remain green. Select a proportionally sized log that will fit easily into your fire place. For many anyways. I especially loved reading the history of it. Cut gold string or cord into three 4" strands. For the most part, yule log rituals involve selecting, celebrating, burning, and then saving a piece of wood—sometimes an entire trunk, sometimes a log, sometimes just a small branch. Dough should kneed easily but not be sticky, if so, add more flour. Present them to the elements, slide the wreath over the green candle and place the candle in its Materials: Holly, Mistletoe, Rosebuds, Pine Cones, Evergreen Sprigs, Gold String/Cord, Gold Bows, Apple Cider, Flour. Place your Cauldron to the right of the altar, with the black votive candle, Holly sprig wreath around it , inside. Roast the lamb and vegetables for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Serves 12, can be halved. The Yule log, (usually made from a piece of wood saved from the previous year) is burned in the fire to symbolize the Newborn Sun/Son. Outline your circle perimeter with 11 of the low vibration stones (save 12th to close circle when you enter. It’s natural, because the world is a very peculiar place”, "I don’t mind when peculiar things happen. I hope your Winter Solstice and Yule is truly magickal and as always remember….. Continue to decorate with greenery, red and gold bows, rosebuds, cloves, and dust with flour. Cut out for patterns. Which makes sense considering most houses were made of wood! Add the sugar sticks and fill rest of pot with loose jellybeans. Transfer to a non-metal bowl and fold in the cream and almonds. . Help child cut out a 4" cardboard circle. Although some believe its origins are Pagan, the practice of burning a Yule log began in Medieval times as a Nordic tradition. Slice the roasted lamb and serve with warm vegetables. Children were escorted from house to house with gifts of clove spiked apples and oranges which were laid in baskets of evergreen boughs and wheat stalks dusted with flour. It is believed, if the tradition is followed with sincerity and devotion, it would bring good health, wealth and productivity in the year ahead. Allow to dry. Step back and face the cauldron and the green candle still burning bright. Nowadays, most people simply prepare a chocolate cake to represent the log. ( Tell children about each special part of the centerpiece. Thread a needle with 18" length of thread. Cut into 12 3-inch squares. paints. It’s natural, because the world is a very peculiar place" #thepeculiarbrunette, Kiss me, my love, on this cold Winter night. An herb of the Sun, Ash brings light into the hearth at the Solstice. Same with Holly. Cast circle by envisioning flames of Yule colors red, green, and gold coming up between the stones. (Explain to children how Yule logs used to smolder for 12 days before there was another ceremony to put the log out. The Yule log is another one of those pagan customs that have inexplicably found their way into Christian traditions. Take the white Goddess candle with both hands and hold out at arm's length over the cauldron: Place the white Goddess candle back in its holder at the left top of altar. Yule Log. Push the lollipop sticks into the styrofoam block to anchor them. Bake for 8 minutes or until toasted, tossing once. In a small non-metal bowl, mix the cream cheese, onions, mustard, red pepper sauce, and garlic with mixer at a medium speed for 3 minutes. Next celebrate with the Cakes and Ale (Fruitcake* and Spiced Cider *) ceremony, saving some for the wee Folkes, outside. Mix juice, cider, and water in large saucepan or crock pot. Allow to dry. Allow to dry. Repeat steps 1 and 2, adding holly to bundle every other time. Have each family member write down a bad habit they would like to give up. Point of pencil should face away from the center of the circle. Remove from heat and add raspberry chocolate chips and bittersweet chocolate. As Christianity grew the Yule log tradition continued. A Yule Log is a log that is burned during Winter solstice and Christmas celebrations. Where the Whether you’re making a Yule log cake and creating your own holiday wreaths, or you’re doing nothing more than lighting a candle, these blog posts will help you get into the yuletide spirit. Then apart of the log Spike the oranges all the way around with several whole cloves. Spellworkings associated with Yule include those for peace, harmony, love, and happiness. Place the rest of your tools and props according to personal preference. Keep warm. Release the circle. Lightly grease a 15 1/2" x 10 1/2" baking pan. a period to ground and center. Using a drinking glass as a guide, trace a circle in the center, on the back side of both felt cut-outs. part of the year, sometimes we need to make our own sunshine. Another option is by using a bundle of small logs without candles (like I did in the photo above). It symbolized the shifting of darkness to light. It began as a pagan observance and adopted later into Christian holidays, burned on Christmas Eve. Lay a couple of evergreen boughs (can be found at most Christmas tree lots) in bottom of basket so that the tips flow out from all sides. Light the green candle with the black votive candle: Take the green candle out of the cauldron and light the white Goddess candle on the altar. Make sure to honor the ancient tradition and keep the last bit of your Yule Log for next year’s burning ritual. In a large roasting pan, combine oil with the sweet potatoes, the parsnips (turnips may be substituted), and the rest of the garlic. The origin of the folk custom is unclear. Move the vegetables Season with the salt and pepper. If you choose to burn indoors, turn off all the lights in the house (I typically still leave my holiday lights on). There are other traditions beyond what I have listed here. There are many different ways you can use your yule log, and I’d encourage you to try creating your own traditions and rituals! However, Wiccan households still decorate and burn (symbolically or otherwise) a real log. American folklorist Linda Watts provides the following overview of the custom: The familiar custom of burning the Yule log dates back to earlier solstice ce Make a hole in top of "cookie" for wire hanger. I wish you the happiest memories with friends and family. Makes 6 servings. The following year, that leftover Yule Log piece was used to start the fire for the new Yule log. It should be kept in mind, as well, that back during the time that burning a Yule log was not simply a tradition, but a necessary way of life. You could use it as a table centerpiece until Winter Solstice and then burn the whole log in your fireplace or backyard fire pit. Find a smaller branch of oak or pine, and flatten one side so it sets upright. Tradition of burning a Yule log is very ancient and is known among Slavs, too. Call quarters, start by lighting yellow candle in the East: Light the pine incense and place on Pentacle/Center Plate. Once practiced by the Vikings and Germanic people, the burning of the Yule Log, was a part of the celebrations of the winter solstice. Add the marshmallow creme and stir until well blended. Finally, in a clockwise motion, place it behind you, to signify the death, "passing", of the Holly King. Families would decorate logs with pinecones or evergreens (which represented new life) and burned them. Finally, dust the log with white flour, set in grate in fireplace, and (parents only) set ablaze. Place the gold God pillar candle at right top of altar. We now know that wood ash is full of potassium which is great for plants! It's also easily adaptable to a … It symbolized the shifting of darkness to light. Holly and ivy not only decorated the outside, but also the inside of homes, in hopes Nature Sprites would come and join the celebration. Place circle on the light yellow felt square, trace and cut out. It is the sacred world tree of the Teutons, known as Yggdrasil. mixture, covering it completely. In a large saucepan, heat the milk until boiling. Remove from the oven, and with a slotted spoon, transfer the vegetables to a serving dish. Replace the green candle in the cauldron. The Yule log has returned to its roots, having been … A representative of prosperity, comfort, and protection. Family, friends, and neighbors would come together to celebrate the Winter Solstice. Cover cauldron with lid or cover plate. In a saucepan combine: Bring sauce to a boil, pour over the loaves, place loaves in a 350 degree oven and bake for 1 hour, basting regularly. Beat together the remaining ingredients in a non-metal bowl and pour over sausage mixture. The ashes of the Yule log were said to be special and planted in the soil for good luck. Materials: Terra-Cotta Pot, Paints and Paintbrushes, Styrofoam Block, String, Scissors, 1 yd 2" wide Green Ribbon, Yellow, Red, and Orange Lollipops and Sugar Sticks, Jelly Beans. Yule symbols such as Poinsettias, Pine Cones, and even a decorated Yule Log nearby (if too big for altar) adds to the ambiance. Light the red candle in the South: Pick up the Athame and brandish it in the flame of the candle to reflect the light. Bonfires were lit in the fields, and crops and trees were "wassailed" with toasts of spiced cider. Each type of tree is unique and can symbolize different intentions. Hey there friends! Unwrap the cheese ball and carefully roll it around in the The tradition originated in Scandinavia, says the Why Christmas website, then spread to the Celtic Brits and Gaelic Europeans, who believed that burning a yule log would bring good luck for the upcoming year. Cut into quarters, lengthwise, then thinly slice into a non-metal bowl. around the lamb, surrounding it. Use most of the garlic and all of the rosemary by pushing 1/2 garlic cloves and a few rosemary leaves into each slit. Yule Log is a significant part of Christmas traditions.Yule log is a large log burned in the hearth of the house. Stir the mixture until all ingredients are melted. , Annual burning of the Yule log for NYE! I wanted to add this to say farewell to any negativity from the past year and clear the way for a positive new year. Stir in the vanilla. This is an activity that can be done the weekend before Yule. It was originally a Nordic tradition. Light the blue candle in the West: Pick up the bowl of water, sprinkle water with pine sprig in Pentacle/Center Plate. Like other traditions associated with Yule, the custom may ultimately derive from Germanic paganism. The Yule log is a reminder of the times when European pagans would have bonfires during winter solstice, thereby symbolising the return of the sun with the days starting to get longer again. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees, or until brown. I also used it due to it’s circular shape to signify the sun, Baby’s breath – since these are so delicate and white, baby’s breath symbolize purity, innocence and love, Star Anise – symbolizes good luck, purification and opens up psychic abilities. Take the Mistletoe wreath and place it on the other symbols on the Pentacle/Center Plate. holder in the cauldron. Take a handful of the dough and roll out with a rolling pin. Now is a time for celebrating the season of Winter! Place on ungreased cookie sheet and put in oven at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until *slightly* brown. Explain the way to welcome the Yule sun back into their lives is to keep the brightness in their hearts all year long. Cover with lid, and let rice simmer slowly for about one hour or until the milk is absorbed. Preheat the oven to 350. On a flat surface, lay down some waxed paper. ), Sunny Disposition Wreath (For older kids). Simmer mixture for 4 hours. What Type Of Wood Do You Use For A Yule Log? Bake, covered, in a 350 degree oven until golden brown and set (about 30 minutes). Sun King's return. They knew that the longest night of the year is now here and each day brings more warmth and light with it. White, silver, and black (to represent the moon). Allow to stand for 5-10 minutes. In accordance to tradition, the log must either have been harvested from the householder's land, or given as a gift... it must never have been bought. garland. A sprig of Holly was kept near the door all year long as a constant invitation for good fortune to visit tthe residents. Place the basket in the center of the table. 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