yule Archives

July 26, 2022May 26, 2023

La Befana: The Italian Christmas WITCH & How to Honor Her

There are literally hundreds of different Christmas beings and spirits all over the world. Most notably, Santa Claus or Saint Nicholas and his helpers. Sometimes he’s accompanied by elves or his wife Mrs. Claus, and sometimes his sidekicks are a little more terrifying like the Christmas Devil Krampus. But in Italy, there’s Bobbo Natale and

July 23, 2022April 11, 2024

21 Christmas Spices & Herbs to Fill Your Home With Joy

The holidays are coming! And what better way to fill your home with Yuletide cheer than to decorate, cook and bake with the season’s traditional herbs and spices? I’ll bet some of your best Christmas memories are invoked with certain traditions, aromas and flavors. Was it the smell of gingerbread baking in the oven that

November 23, 2021May 27, 2023

Is Christmas a Pagan Holiday? Yuletide Traditions With Ancient Origins

Ever heard someone say, keep Christ in Christmas? Well, pagans like to say keep Christmas…pagan! Which begs us to question, is Christmas a pagan holiday or a Christian holiday? In this article, we’ll take a look at some of our most beloved Christmas traditions, meals and legendary figures and see just how ancient and pagan

November 22, 2021April 12, 2024

Yule Cookies: 10 Cookie Recipes for a Sweet & Magical Winter Solstice

I sure do like those Christmas cookies, Sugar. I sure do like those Christmas cookies, Babe. Just a little George Strait song for you, folks. You don’t have to like George Strait or country music to be here, but you DO have to like Christmas treats. Over the past few years, I’ve been researching and

November 19, 2021March 4, 2024

Winter Gods and Goddesses: Berchta, Odin, Cailleach, and More

Why do we have feasting, gift-giving, and share merriments during the Winter? Our ancestors needed a light-hearted approach and break from the brutal Winters of the past. Before electricity and modern conveniences, our ancestors had to endure the cold, hunger, sickness and more. They celebrated the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year, because

October 20, 2021April 12, 2024

Yule Recipes: 14 Traditional & Modern Winter Meals & Beverages

It’s almost time to break out your warm blankets, cozy slippers, and dutch ovens. Look, I know most pagans live for the Samhain season. But I most look forward to the Winter Solstice season every year. Particularly for the warm, hearty meals and drinks. I mean, truthfully, there’s more to it than just the food.

November 27, 2020March 4, 2024

Krampus: Who is Krampus the Christmas Devil? His Ancient Pagan Origins

We all know and love Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and the elves. But most of us can’t say the same for Krampus the Christmas Devil. In this post, we will enter the scary realm of the Winter Solstice by knocking on Krampus’ door. We will answer the question who is Krampus and discover his secret

December 13, 2019March 23, 2024

Yule & Christmas Plants Like the Poinsettia, Holly, Ivy and Mistletoe

The Christmas tree has long been the pillar of Christmas décor, but what about the other Christmas plants? Holly, Ivy and Mistletoe have also been a part of the Winter holidays, just as long as the Christmas tree. The poinsettia is also considered a magical Christmas plant in North America. But why? Let’s take a

November 6, 2018March 1, 2024

The ULTIMATE Amazon Witchy Shopping List for the Holidays

Looking for the perfect gift for that witchy woman or magical man in your life? Are you also an Amazon shopping fiend? I must confess, I love the convenience of adding items to my wish list for later purchase, PLUS the free 2-day shipping Amazon offers. Here I’ve compiled the ULTIMATE list of Amazon witchy

November 1, 2018February 29, 2024

Pagan Activities for Winter: 50+ Family Oriented Crafts & Traditions

Winter is a time of reflection, but it’s also a time of family, feasting, and fun. Here are my favorite fun, family-oriented pagan activities for winter. Time to get out the mittens, mugs, and mistletoe! Keep in mind, you’ll see Christmas mentioned in this article, because many of us grew up celebrating Christmas and have