Witches' Wheel of the Year Guide
Yule & Winter Solstice Pagan Celebration Guide
Dates | History | Correspondences | Recipes | Rituals | Holiday Shopping
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Witches and Pagans in Canada, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Nigeria, Norway, Philippines, Russia, Scotland, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and more:
Yule is on December 21, 2023
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Witches and Pagans in Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, South Africa, and more:
Yule is on June 21, 2024
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- The earth's actions that cause the Winter Solstice are not inherently Pagan, but the original celebrations of the event by people were Pagan in a historical sense.
- Science:
Every year, the Earth tilts farther away from the Sun before tilting closer again; this is what gives us our beautiful seasons. This tilt causes the longest night of the year and the shortest day of the year.
Winter Solstice happens in the winter season when on the date of the longest day of the year. - Spirituality:
Historically, people on this beautiful Earth celebrated the changing of the seasons with rituals, marking events such as the alignment of the sun during a Solstice, burning fires, and lighting of candles to symbolize the increasing power of the Sun.
The rituals of these people became what we practice today as children of these ancient Pagan cultures.
What cultures does Yule come from?
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- You may have DNA from a culture that doesn’t represent who you associate with today.
- You may have Irish or Scottish ancestry which would call you to celebrate Celtic traditions.
We love to tell everyone to follow their own guidance, follow their own energy, and, if you’re called to, follow their ancestry. Learn anything you’re called to learn and then respect what you have learned and experienced. Respect is key.
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- Dong Zhi, Chinese
- Inti Raymi, Peruvian
- Lohri, Indian
- Saturnalia, Italian
- Shab-e Yalda, Iranian
- Soyal, Hopi
- St. Lucia's Day/Festival of Lights, Scandinavian
- Toji, Japanese
Yule Correspondences & Winter Solstice Symbols
Quick correspondences & how to decorate your Yule altar
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[/accordion-item] [accordion-item title="Foods & Drinks"]Ciders, Dried fruits, Egg nog, Gingerbread, Mulled wine, Roasted apples, Roasted meats, + more →
[/accordion-item] [accordion-item title="Symbols"]Bonfires, Bears, Deer, Mistletoe, Ravens, Yule Log, + more →
[/accordion-item] [accordion-item title="Theme"]Return of the Sun, Rebirth, Celebration of Light, Hope after Darkness, + more →
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Candles, Oils, Statues, and More 👇
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