Download or read book Celebrating the Traditional Pagan Festival of Yule written by Maureen Murrish and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-29 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the ancient and powerful magic held within the Wheel of the Year with this clear and well-ordered guide and workbook for Yule. Although aimed at those new to the Craft it will give the more knowledgeable tried and tested ways to celebrate and record their experiences of this beloved festival. This booklet is one of a set of eight. One for each of the eight festivals of the Wheel of the Year. They have been produced in response to requests for individual reference books for each festival. Being focused on a single festival makes them a convenient and accessible resource for each celebration. The festival notes are taken, with permission, from the popular book, The Wheel of the Year, A beginners guide to celebrating the traditional pagan festivals of the seasons, by Maureen Murrish. Each of these booklets includes suggestions for activities, spells and guided meditations along with lists of correspondences. While they outline all the original festival notes they also include new ways to celebrate each festival. Add your own notes and preserve your experiences and thoughts on journal pages spaced conveniently throughout the book. In 'Celebrating Yule' you will discover new recipes and a six-card Yule Tarot spread. 'Celebrating Yule' provides everything you need to make your Wheel of the Year celebration both memorable and satisfying. Number of pages - 44 Size - 6 X 9 inches Cover - Soft, Glossy
Download or read book The Winter Solstice written by John Matthews and published by . This book was released on 1998-10-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text shows how Christmas has changed over the years, gradually incorporating Celtic and other winter customs. As well as European customs it also takes in the Native American and Shamanistic practices for this time of year.
Download or read book Make Mead Like a Viking written by Jereme Zimmerman and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete, practical, and entertaining guide to using the best ingredients and minimal equipment to create flavorful brews—including wildcrafted meads, bragots, t’ej, grog, honey beers, and more! "A great guide . . . full of practical information and fascinating lore."—Sandor Ellix Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation Ancient societies brewed flavorful and healing meads, ales, and wines for millennia using only intuition, storytelling, and knowledge passed down through generations―no fancy, expensive equipment or degrees in chemistry needed. In Make Mead Like a Viking, homesteader, fermentation enthusiast, and self-described “Appalachian Yeti Viking” Jereme Zimmerman summons the bryggjemann of the ancient Norse to demonstrate how homebrewing mead―arguably the world’s oldest fermented alcoholic beverage―can be not only uncomplicated but fun. Inside, readers will learn techniques for brewing: Sweet, semi-sweet, and dry meads Melomels (fruit meads) Metheglins (spiced meads) Ethiopian t’ej (honey wine) Flower and herbal meads Bragots Honey beers Country wines Viking grog And there's more for aspiring Vikings to explore, including: The importance of local and unpasteurized honey for both flavor and health benefits What modern homebrewing practices, materials, and chemicals work—but aren’t necessary How to grow and harvest herbs and collect wild botanicals for use in healing, nutritious, and magical meads, beers, and wines How to use botanicals other than hops for flavoring and preserving mead, ancient ales, and gruits The rituals, mysticism, and communion with nature that were integral components of ancient brewing Whether you’ve been intimidated by modern homebrewing’s cost or seeming complexity in the past or are boldly looking to expand your current brewing and fermentation practices, Zimmerman’s welcoming style and spirit will usher you into exciting new territory. Grounded in history and mythology, but―like Odin’s ever-seeking eye―focusing continually on the future of self-sufficient food culture, Make Mead Like a Viking is a practical and entertaining guide for the ages. "Adventurous mead makers or brewers who want to move beyond the basics will find plenty to savor here."—Library Journal
Download or read book Llewellyn s Little Book of Yule written by Jason Mankey and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with dozens of magical tips, recipes, crafts, and spells, Llewellyn's Little Book of Yule shares everything you need to make your Yuletide memorable and enchanting. From wassail blessings to the spirits of the solstice, this book delves into the lore of familiar traditions as well as observances that may be brand new to you, making it an invaluable resource for bringing meaning and magic to your holiday season.
Download or read book Pagan Christmas written by Christian Rätsch and published by Inner Traditions. This book was released on 2006-10-24 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An examination of the sacred botany and the pagan origins and rituals of Christmas • Analyzes the symbolism of the many plants associated with Christmas • Reveals the shamanic rituals that are at the heart of the Christmas celebration The day on which many commemorate the birth of Christ has its origins in pagan rituals that center on tree worship, agriculture, magic, and social exchange. But Christmas is no ordinary folk observance. It is an evolving feast that over the centuries has absorbed elements from cultures all over the world--practices that give plants and plant spirits pride of place. In fact, the symbolic use of plants at Christmas effectively transforms the modern-day living room into a place of shamanic ritual. Christian Rätsch and Claudia Müller-Ebeling show how the ancient meaning of the botanical elements of Christmas provides a unique view of the religion that existed in Europe before the introduction of Christianity. The fir tree was originally revered as the sacred World Tree in northern Europe. When the church was unable to drive the tree cult out of people’s consciousness, it incorporated the fir tree by dedicating it to the Christ child. Father Christmas in his red-and-white suit, who flies through the sky in a sleigh drawn by reindeer, has his mythological roots in the shamanic reindeer-herding tribes of arctic Europe and Siberia. These northern shamans used the hallucinogenic fly agaric mushroom, which is red and white, to make their soul flights to the other world. Apples, which figure heavily in Christmas baking, are symbols of the sun god Apollo, so they find a natural place at winter solstice celebrations of the return of the sun. In fact, the authors contend that the emphasis of Christmas on green plants and the promise of the return of life in the dead of winter is just an adaptation of the pagan winter solstice celebration.
Download or read book Seasons of Witchery written by Ellen Dugan and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2012-06-08 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this charming book, award-winning author Ellen Dugan offers an intimate look at her personal practices and magickal life throughout the wheel of the year. Written with humor, warmth, and practicality, Ellen offers a fresh twist on ways to honor each season, along with insightful journal notes about her enchanted gardens. Her magickal lessons and stories about her own coven—how they celebrated, changed, and grew over the course of the year—will inspire you. Enjoy sabbat-themed spells, rituals, herbal magick, and holiday recipes that will motivate you to make your own seasons of witchery more unique and meaningful. Midsummer Faery Garden Blessing Butterfly Magick Jack-o'-Lantern Spell The Wild Hunt at Yuletide An Imbolc Spell to Celebrate the Goddess Brigid Perfect Eggs for Ostara Herbal Bouquets and Tussie-Mussies
Download or read book Yule written by Llewellyn and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Llewellyn’s Sabbat Essentials series explores the old and new ways of celebrating the seasonal rites that are the cornerstones in the witch’s year. A well-rounded introduction to Yule, this attractive book features rituals, recipes, lore, and correspondences. It includes hands-on information for modern celebrations, spells and divination, recipes and crafts, invocations and prayers, and more! Yule—also known as Midwinter—is when nighttime has reached its maximum length, but there is a promise of brighter days to come as candles are lit and feasts are enjoyed. This guide to the history and modern celebration of Yule shows you how to perform rituals and magic to celebrate and work with the energy of the winter solstice.
Download or read book Yule Beltane and Halloween Festivals Folklore History Series written by James Napier and published by Pierides Press. This book was released on 2010-08 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History and prehistoric investigations have shown quite clearly that prehistoric man worshipped the sun, the giver and vivifier of all life, as the supreme god. This book takes a fascinating look at the festivals and feasts early man had to worship the sun and their world. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Download or read book Christmas in Ritual and Tradition written by Clement A. Miles and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Yule Festival Gods Spirits and Offerings written by Tim Nilsen and published by anonymous. This book was released on with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yule Festival - gods, spirits and offerings: The spiritual significance of the Nordic winter festival Immerse yourself in the mystical world of Yule, one of the oldest and most important festivals in Norse and Germanic culture. This book reveals the fascinating stories, deep spiritual meanings and rich traditions that have shaped Yule for centuries. Learn how Yule was once celebrated - from the sacrificial rituals dedicated to the gods to the feasts that strengthened the community. Discover the role of Odin, the All-Father, and the menacing Wild Hunt that roamed the skies during the winter nights. This book not only sheds light on the historical roots of Yule, but also shows how the festival has survived through the centuries, changed under the influence of Christianity and is being revived today in neo-pagan movements. Perfect for readers interested in Norse mythology, ancient rituals and the origins of modern Christmas traditions. “Yule Festival - Gods, Spirits and Offerings” combines in-depth knowledge with exciting insights into a festival that is deeply rooted in our cultural DNA. An ideal Christmas gift for every Viking enthusiast and anyone interested in Norse mythology. God jul.
Download or read book Yule written by Dorothy Morrison and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2000 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jam-packed with more than 60 spells, invocations, and rituals, "Yule" guides readers through the magic of the season, as they discover the origin of the eight tiny reindeer, brew up some Yuletide coffee, and learn ways to create their own holiday traditions and crafts based on celebrations from a variety of countries and beliefs.
Download or read book Christmas in Ritual Tradition Christian and Pagan Illustrated Edition written by Clement A. Miles and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-02 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clement A. Miles' 'Christmas in Ritual & Tradition: Christian and Pagan (Illustrated Edition)' is a comprehensive exploration of the origins and evolution of Christmas customs, blending both Christian and Pagan traditions. Miles provides a detailed analysis of the historical context surrounding the celebration of Christmas, delving into the cultural, religious, and folkloric aspects that have shaped the holiday throughout the ages. The book features beautiful illustrations that further enhance the reader's understanding of the various rituals associated with Christmas. Miles' scholarly approach to the subject matter offers readers a deeper appreciation for the rich tapestry of traditions that come together to form the modern-day Christmas celebration. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the cultural history of Christmas and the intricate interplay between different religious and folk practices. Clement A. Miles' expertise in folklore and anthropology shines through in this illuminating study, making it a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the holiday season.
Download or read book The Fires of Yule written by Montague Whitsel and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the myth and folklore of ancient European cultures and spiritual traditions, the longest night of the year, called Winter Solstice, was a time of transition during which people sought out personal renewal and rebirth. The Fires of Yule provides a template and a pattern for entering deeply into the Winter Solstice Season, experiencing it in poetic and transformative ways through a contemporary calendar called The Thirteen Dayes of Yule. Readers of The Fires of Yule will follow a pilgrim path of the Thirteen Dayes from 13 to 25 December, engaging in various myths, symbols, stories, and rituals associated with each day. Becoming practitioners of the Yule, deepening their experience of the Winter Solstice, they will move beyond the more banal and commercialized forms of the December holidays. The calendar of the Thirteen Dayes is sourced (historically) in Celtic myth and Paganism, as well as (imaginatively) in the lore of the Elves of ancient pre-Celtic worlds. This book brings together many of the best-known icons and customs of modern Christmas traditions, re-sourcing them in the light of a Pagan Hearth and offering touchstones for self-renewal at Winter Solstice. This revised edition of The Fires of Yule presents the mystic pattern of Thirteen Dayes in its fullest expression, narrated in the voice of a fictional character, Cornelius Whitsel, a student of religion and a Pagan spiritual director in the Keltelven Traditions who lives in the imagined landscape of Ross County, Pennsylvania. Cornelius has been a character in two of Montague Whitsels other books; Ham Farir: The Faring of Matthew Thorin Dier (2008) and Tales from the Seasons (2009). The Fires of Yule is the culmination of more than three decades of the authors devout engagement with the Yule and deep reflection on the nature of the Winter Solstice. Montague Whitsel has explored, studied and practiced Western spiritualities grounded in the Celtic, Neo-Pagan and Monastic traditions for more than 40 years.
Download or read book Christmas in Ritual and Tradition Christian and Pagan written by Clement A. Miles and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-12-05 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christmas classics short stories are a collection of renowned Christmas tales which are admired throughout the world. Start reading to unlock the Christmas magic.
Download or read book The Wheel of the Year Companion written by Anjou Kiernan and published by Fair Winds Press (MA). This book was released on 2024-05-21 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wheel of the Year Companion is a portable guide to all of the sacred holidays and celebrations of the Wiccan calendar with appropriate rituals, spellwork, and practices.
Download or read book Yule and Christmas written by Alexander Tille and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Let s Talk about Pagan Festivals written by Siusaidh Ceanadach and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2012-12-14 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first in a series of specially written pagan material for children.
