Winter Solstice 2009

Festival Of Yule
Welcoming the returning of the Sun

In Ancient Northern Europe the Winter Solstice was called Mother Earth's Night. As the shortest day of the year, it effectively represents the turning point of the season. The Romans called it the Birthday of the Unconquered Sun.

In Northern Europe the winter festival was called Yule. During this time the Druids began the tradition of burning the Yule Log to conquer the darkness and to evoke the return of the Sun for the new year, the Suns divine male energy was needed to return and quicken the Earths sacred female energy for the Rebirth of spring. Along with the Evergreen, the Holly and the Ivy and the Mistletoe are important plants of this season, symbolizing fertility & everlasting life.

Updated Yule Blessings

Blessings to you from the Earth Mother.

She is the Moon.

She watches over all of us by the light that she casts over the blessed earth.

Walk her night lit path and happiness you will find at every turn.

Blessings to you from the Sky Father.

He is the Sun.
He holds us up and brings us strength.
Carry his sword to cleave the evil from your path and you will be unharmed.

Blessings to you from the Great Spirit.

It binds us all together.

Man to woman; beast to beast. We are all of us connected.

May you have a wonderful Holiday.

The time has come for the sun to be reborn

He lies in his Mother's womb waiting.

Awaiting his reappearance on this plane.

Let us all rejoice in his rebirth and ours.

Merry Solstice, Happy Yule