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Christmas Oranges & Yule Fruits
Sweet oranges in Europe and northern regions are a special treat at Christmas, going back to St Nicolas of Myra (270 - 343) in today's...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 11, 20234 min read
Belsnickel - German Yule Ghoul
Belsnickel comes from the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany. Part of the spirit of the season, Belsnickel is male but often dresses...
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Oct 11, 20233 min read
Tannenbaum - About the Yule Fir Tree
Tannenbaum is often equated with Christmas Tree. Fir is the best type of tree. Its needles are softer and shorter than pines, it's easy...
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Oct 10, 20235 min read
Create a Goddess Wish Tree for Equinox or Yule
A wish tree or wishing tree was popular in early times and some enjoy this tradition today. Trees hold special status in the cosmology of...
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Oct 4, 20236 min read
A Viking Christmas Yule
Yule was never the same since the royal decree of King Haakon the Good of Norway, in an attempt to minimize the pagan festivities, merged...
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Oct 1, 20236 min read
Pretty Poisons: Holly, Yew, Mistletoe
Holly, yew and mistletoe, the most cheerful and celebrated of seasonal plants, are also the most poisonous. These three toxic beauties...
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Sep 30, 20236 min read
Pagan Solstice Fests: Saturnalia
Saturnalia, an ancient Roman festival, is originally held on 17 Dec. Festivities are later extended to Dec 23 to align with other...
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