Yule Tidings

On this the longest night of the year, I wish you all a joyous Yule.



The winter solstice (for us northern hemisphere residents) is possibly the most important point of the year. As with all the major festivals at this time of year, they celebrate the rebirth of the light. Whether strictly as with the festivals of light, or metaphorically with the birth of Christ.

The dark days of winter have reached their zenith, and will now retreat to whence they came. Yule is a time of introspection, absorbing the wisdom and experience gained in the past year, and of celebration - the good times will return.



In old mythology it was the Oak King (god of rebirth and light), triumphing over the Holly King (god of death and decay) - hence the Yule Log ceremony, burning a log from the largest tree (invariably the oak) as a charm to ensure a good year.


Think well on this day of your life so far, let the cold wind blow, while the years come and go - the light comes, use it well.

Peace & Love be with you all.