Yule Rituals And Ceremonies

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FROM PATTI WIGINGTON, YOUR GUIDE TO PAGANISM / WICCAN"

Get ready to celebrate Yule.

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Licensed to About.comIt's December, which means if you're one of our northern hemisphere readers, the Yule season is well upon us. Let's look today at some different rites and rituals you can include in your celebrations. Whether you're a solitary observing your first Yule ritual, or the organizer of a large group that's been together for years, we've got a wide variety of Yule ceremonies you can incorporate into the season.

Ritual to Welcome Back the Sun The ancients knew that the winter solstice was the longest night of the year -- and that meant that the sun was beginning its long journey back towards earth. It was a time of celebration, and for rejoicing in the knowledge that soon, the warm days of spring would return, and the dormant earth would come back to life. Search Related Topics: yule rituals pagan celebrations

Goddess Rite for Solitaries or Groups Yule is the time of the Winter Solstice, and for some Wiccans, it's a time to say goodbye to the old, and welcome the new. As the sun returns to the earth, life begins once more -- some traditions see this as a time to bid the Crone farewell, and invite the Maiden back into our lives. If you're practicing alone, use our Rite for Solitaries, or if you're with a group, try the Goddess Ritual for Groups.

Family Yule Log Ceremony If your family enjoys ritual, you can welcome back the sun at Yule with this simple winter ceremony. The first thing you'll need is a Yule Log. If you make it a week or two in advance, you can enjoy it as a centerpiece prior to burning it in the ceremony. You'll also need a fire, so if you can do this ritual outside, that's even better. Search Related Topics: family and parenting wiccan ceremonies yule

Yule Cleansing Ritual Before Yule rolls in, start thinking about all the clutter you've accumulated over the past year. Got pants that are too small or too big? A Chia Pet that never grew? Dishes you hate to use, because they're just butt-ugly? Time to get rid of stuff you don't like, use, or need anymore! Search Related Topics: pagan celebrations rituals wiccan ceremonies