December 21st cusp of Sagittarius and Capricorn
Also known as Yule and Midwinter
Death and Rebirth of the Sun God
Full Moon after Yule is the most powerful
Light Festival with many candles
Respect both your own religious traditions and those of other faiths for their ability to inspire people to lead more ethical lives.
Lamps illuminate houses decorated with evergreens to simulate summer.
Celebrate love, family, accomplishments of the year, reflect on achievements, think on what you wish to achieve in the coming year.
Write down wishes - either tie them to holly branches then bury the limb and wishes during the next full moon, or throw them into a Yule fire. Give thanks for wishes coming true.
Oak, evergreen, fir, apples, ivy, mistletoe, bayberry, cedar, pine, and rosemary are all appropriate for Yule.
Yule log - traditionally of oak or pine. Write down unwanted traits that you'd like to rid yourself of and burn them (may also write down wishes for the coming year).
Bayberry candle - wealth and happiness
Yule wreath - of evergreen, holly, ivy
Cider - toast the health of the trees
Traditional foods - turkey or goose, ham, nuts, fruitcakes, caraway rolls, eggnog, mulled wine
Colors - gold, green, red, white (though any colors you associate with yourself and have special meanings are appropriate)
Gemstones - Cat's Eye or Ruby
Candles
White - for the Maiden - seeds of joy, new beginnings
Red - for the Mother - creative ideas, strength
Black - for the Crone - wisdom
Green - for Lord of the Forests - Sun Child
Ring a Solstice bell ten times
Four for the elements
Three for the Triple God
Three for the Triple Goddess
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