As the world quiets under a blanket of winter, the season invites us to turn inward and nurture ourselves in a deeper way. Winter is a time for stillness, reflection, and recalibration—a perfect opportunity to focus on holistic self-care. For those of us who walk a spiritual path, it’s essential...
As the winter solstice approaches, the energy of Yule invites us to slow down, reflect, and connect with the natural cycles of life. For those of us who honor the ancient pagan traditions, Yule is more than just a celebration of the longest night—it's a sacred time of self-discovery, renewal,...
Yule, the Winter Solstice is also known as the shortest day of the year, this marks the time of year when the days start growing longer again. The celebration of Yule is rooted in pre-Christian Germanic Europe where on the shortest day people would gather to light candles and fires...
December 6th is the traditional day that Saint Nicolas would visit the good children of European Cities, rewarding their good behavior with toys and sweets placed in waiting stockings. Those who had not been nice during the year received lumps of coal in their stockings rather than toys and sweets....
Each of the Celtic Mythologies (Britain, Wales, Ireland & Scotland) contains a version of the Battle of the Oak King and the Holly King. These two kings each rule half of the year and they fight for supremacy as the seasons change each year. Each year, the Oak King challenges...
