Yule How to Celebrate

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  • @HearthWitch
    @HearthWitch  5 ปีที่แล้ว +311

    Please note that the Winter Solstice falls between the 20th and 23rd of December depending on the year. Within this video I was discussing the 2018 date, but it does change each year so check on the specific date per year xx

    • @leng2759
      @leng2759 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's 22nd guys!

    • @RebeccaGNash
      @RebeccaGNash 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Friendly reminder that Yule for people in the Southern Hemisphere occurs in June not December. I find that so many people in the community forget to be inclusive to those that aren’t based in the northern hemisphere. Would be a bit silly for us in the Southern Hemisphere to be celebrating yule in the middle of summer during 40 degree Celsius days 😊

    • @juliereminiec4937
      @juliereminiec4937 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or use a candle flame?

    • @santipapa6986
      @santipapa6986 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RebeccaGNash yea, this year, in Argentina at least, is june 20

    • @gabuwuXD
      @gabuwuXD 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      don't forget that in the southern hemisphere is in june. 20-23th june

  • @awenrose4765
    @awenrose4765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    By the way, in 2020, Yule falls on December 21- January 1st for anybody here in 2020 wondering!!!

    • @chillychillipeppers
      @chillychillipeppers 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you!

    • @indie3042
      @indie3042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      you can celebrate from 21st december to january 1st every year i believe however it does start on the 21st of december :)

    • @crystalhyuga5679
      @crystalhyuga5679 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Blessed be!

    • @prideisreal9461
      @prideisreal9461 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m here on December 1st for 2020, hey!

    • @mossthegremlin6161
      @mossthegremlin6161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tysm

  • @Ash-hl2mr
    @Ash-hl2mr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Dipping orange slices in cinnamon sugar is a great sweet solar treat. Blessed Yule everyone!

    • @illshankyousofuckoff4344
      @illshankyousofuckoff4344 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      blessed yule!!

    • @Ash-hl2mr
      @Ash-hl2mr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@illshankyousofuckoff4344 lol! I thought your username was the reply. Blessed Yule!

    • @hurtspublishing3906
      @hurtspublishing3906 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Blessed be

    • @Dar1ing06
      @Dar1ing06 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      What if your mom is allergic to cinnamon, is there a substitute

    • @fungustheclown666
      @fungustheclown666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Dar1ing06 maybe allspice or a little bit of cloves

  • @eviciousthetalon8608
    @eviciousthetalon8608 6 ปีที่แล้ว +624

    I'm atheist, but I love the mythology of Yule and all the other "witch-y" holidays. I'm happy to celebrate all of them. ^_^

    • @meadowrae1491
      @meadowrae1491 6 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      I know quite a few secular pagans. Some people consider paganism a practice rather than a belief. I'm a Pantheist myself. :)

    • @immortal_jairo88
      @immortal_jairo88 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What about Christianity?

    • @nakitatillis2715
      @nakitatillis2715 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @A G ooohhhh....tell us how you celebrate some of the Egyptian holidays. That sounds so interesting.

    • @andrielisilien
      @andrielisilien 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      I'm a Christian and I still love the mythology, symbolisms, and Sabbats to celebrate the Earth's cycle

    • @robenkhoury7079
      @robenkhoury7079 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @A G we are very alike!!

  • @ultravioletpisces3666
    @ultravioletpisces3666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +604

    Pagan= Santa
    Pagan= Reign Deer
    Pagan= Candles
    Pagan= Stars
    Pagan= Christmas Tree
    Pagan= Mistletoe, Holly, Wreaths, Birds
    Pagan= Christmas lights
    Pagan= Poinsettias
    Pagan= Seasonal foods/feast
    Pretty much you don't have to change anything, just how *you* think about it.
    Even angels and the creche have pagan elements.

    • @juliereminiec4937
      @juliereminiec4937 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Is there a flower that can be used as a subsitute for a poinsettia?

    • @godessofthisage
      @godessofthisage 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      yes Ultraviolet Morgen Tarot all christian christmas traditions have their roots in Pre christianity. Paganisum.

    • @zozodagon4362
      @zozodagon4362 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      Historically speaking Jesus was actually born earlier in the year not in December. The Christian denominations changed this fact in an attempt to convert Norse and pagan people.

    • @Charlift
      @Charlift 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      not only these, but The Bible actually forbids the tradition of decorating trees, correctly calling it a heathen tradition

    • @awenrose4765
      @awenrose4765 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@zozodagon4362 The funny thing is I feel like it pissed off Norse and Pagan people more than it did make them convert 😂

  • @jennifermariemeap
    @jennifermariemeap 6 ปีที่แล้ว +437

    Love this video! Wanted to add that if you're in the broom closet and you can't have a formal alter space, maybe you could offer to decorate the Christmas Dinner table instead. Elements like candles, holly, oak leaves, Yule log, and oranges could be incorporated into a center piece and put on top of a colored table cloth. It may only be temporary and is a little sneaky but could be a great way to celebrate!

    • @HearthWitch
      @HearthWitch  6 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      This is a fantastic idea, brill for those in the broom closet and even those who can't have formal altar spaces x

    • @jwo1923
      @jwo1923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Great idea! Thanks for sharing.

    • @juliereminiec4937
      @juliereminiec4937 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jennifer,is there another fruit ( that's non citrus) that be a good replacement for oranges during Yuletime?

    • @marissaroloff5780
      @marissaroloff5780 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Andreia Reminiec apples

    • @upcycle.outdoorsman9629
      @upcycle.outdoorsman9629 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The expression "broom closet" is so funny. I think most pagans will identify with this in some way. I have an Odin wall hanging that my mother will see as Santa Klaus when she comes to visit. LOL.

  • @emilyclemens3584
    @emilyclemens3584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    i love how conscious you are about people who are in the broom closet. i’m a very new witch with pretty firm christian parents so i can’t wait to be able to celebrate without being found out

    • @Kindnessmatters2
      @Kindnessmatters2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I use the term cloaked. It sounds less like a fearful choice and more like a purposeful choice!

  • @Cosmic-Crow
    @Cosmic-Crow 6 ปีที่แล้ว +242

    I'm a Norse pagan and this is the first year I've been able to celebrate! thank you so much for all the information!
    Also make sure your animals can't get to your yule decorations. Holly, pine, water from a live tree, etc. can be dangerous for dogs and cats, so plan accordingly!

    • @user-wz7fj6vx7f
      @user-wz7fj6vx7f 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      If your an odinist do not listen to this video as it much much more influenced but Celtic peagan traditions not that of our Scandinavian ancestors

    • @lis3563
      @lis3563 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      THANK YOU for mentioning this! I've recently been doing more research into pet safe plants for the feline family members and unfortunately most that we're wanting to bring into our homes are toxic (some much more than others). I was just happy to see someone else that thought of this. 🖤

    • @robertayoder2063
      @robertayoder2063 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      U must of just turned then boy

    • @kyyah2
      @kyyah2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Sky Taylor NORSE not nurse

    • @trishapellis
      @trishapellis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Sky Taylor Also witches can heal both with medicine AND with magic... Any clearheaded witch will go to the doctor when they get sicker than a common cold because medicine works and we aren't so stupid as to avoid actual working medicine just because it's not magic. A nurse can also be a witch and support medicine healing with magical healing if they want to. Why are YOU here, if all you seem to do is spout hate and intolerance? Commenting on another comment that "being gay is wrong"? This negative attitude is going to attract negative energies to you, sister. For your own sake it would be best if you stop cursing and insulting people, because it will come back to you.

  • @AarmOZ84
    @AarmOZ84 6 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    I like hearing about Yule because there are so many Christmas traditions that literally having nothing to do with the Feast of the Nativity (such as hanging mistletoe toe or decorating an evergreen tree), but you know they come from somewhere and have some kind of meaning.

  • @cassieellis7518
    @cassieellis7518 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    We always celebrated the solstice when I was a kid by decorating an outdoor tree with orange slices&cloves, popcorn strands, and peanut butter covered pinecones. As it was the longest night of the year, we left these treats out for the animals. My mother was deeply religious so it tickles me now to see how much of our traditions were rooted outside of christianity. I am excited to continue our solstice treats with my own family and add a few more! Thanks for creating this video!

    • @peacefulliving2906
      @peacefulliving2906 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Its so great to see that you can celebrate with your family. Wish I could do the same.

  • @alyssachey8417
    @alyssachey8417 6 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    I always go out to a nature area and feed birds and squirrels as part of my Yuletide celebrations.

    • @emilywhittle1420
      @emilywhittle1420 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      This sounds like something I could do. The Morrigan is on of my patron deities and theres an enormous Murder of Crows in the woods by my house. I’m sure they’d appreciate some tasty treats

    • @MA-iu5hu
      @MA-iu5hu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love this, but be sure to leave food for them and watch from a distance rather than feeding them yourself from your hand. A beautiful turkey in my hometown was just killed by the local government because he became aggressive and dangerous to people after many fed him from their own hand :(

  • @ruth540
    @ruth540 6 ปีที่แล้ว +168

    Upset that TH-cam hasn't suggested this channel to me sooner. Subscribed

  • @faydiva8863
    @faydiva8863 6 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    Thank you so much for this. I'm celebrating Yule for the first time this year. I'm not a Wiccan but simply discovering a connection with the earth.

    • @Just-Nikki
      @Just-Nikki 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Faydiva sending you positive energy and well wishes on your journey with the Mother. Brightest blessings for the Yule season.

    • @matthewhines9088
      @matthewhines9088 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I can't wait for Yule this year, I hope you enjoy Yule this year

    • @riveralexander7110
      @riveralexander7110 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      don’t worry, you can practice witchcraft and not be wiccan!

    • @ingerek6198
      @ingerek6198 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matthewhines9088 me too!
      Find more about it here: ancient-forums. com/viewtopic. php?f=5&t=25200

    • @jackie1502
      @jackie1502 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matthewhines9088 l am celebrating for first time because l got fed up with Christian faith after they got involved in politics not follow Bible anymore.snd after being cause of my mom death. The bully me at where l live over there faith. Later figure Adam and Eve worship only the Creator wasn't involved in Christian faith.. I love this because it

  • @CuddlePhantom
    @CuddlePhantom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    It's a tradition in my family to give an orange to the children on Christmas morning. Now I know where it is from!

  • @lis3563
    @lis3563 5 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    "If you can't set a log of wood on fire, eat a cake in the shape of one!" 🤣👏🏼 Thank you for the chuckle! I just found your videos and am loving everything! You're very helpful, informative, realistic and such a beauty! 🖤

  • @caseyisdrowning9040
    @caseyisdrowning9040 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Im a beginner's wiccan/pagen and i caint wait to celebrate my first yule!

    • @coolbeanz1683
      @coolbeanz1683 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too, I'm going to make it special!

    • @Man-ej6uv
      @Man-ej6uv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve been practicing for a few years, and it’s my first one too lol. I used to only celebrate some holidays occasionally, and used to only cast spells. Now I’ve branched out!

    • @hurtspublishing3906
      @hurtspublishing3906 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      This my first yule too

  • @NobodyWhatsoever
    @NobodyWhatsoever 6 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Speaking of oranges, orange peels contribute so well in mulled wine! Also most 'winter' spices are great for magical purposes. Everything is about success, prosperity, and on, and on.

    • @beatrixthegreat1138
      @beatrixthegreat1138 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      NobodyWhatsoever they are good candied too and my friend dries them for tea. So many uses

    • @NobodyWhatsoever
      @NobodyWhatsoever 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@beatrixthegreat1138 Absolutely.

  • @tessab4761
    @tessab4761 5 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    Problem with being in the broom closet and living in the Southern Hemisphere.. Yule is in June.. Christmas is in December.. damn

    • @laiclaro9100
      @laiclaro9100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same here... i couldn't celebrate Yule on 21st, but tomorrow i'll be finally only by myself at home and i'll do it

    • @mlj3347
      @mlj3347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      For witches that don’t follow the Euro-Centric wheel, you should look into local myths and connect to your own environment and magic through that way :) there’s so many local legends, that’s really what traditional witchcraft is all about. Observing the folklore of your region.

    • @leavincent9462
      @leavincent9462 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you to everyone celebrating these holidays even though they aren’t Wiccan your positive intentions and acceptance mean so much and add so much good energy to these holidays!! 😊🥰

    • @amymcconnoran4482
      @amymcconnoran4482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mlj3347 A lot southern hemispherers have European ancestor's and Celtic paganism in particular helps them connect with them

    • @maimboisokeh7211
      @maimboisokeh7211 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right! I feel

  • @annieheritage8444
    @annieheritage8444 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Although I am blessed to be able to practice openly, I love the way you always include ways that those in the broom closet can still celebrate and practice their craft and beliefs. Really useful and thoughtful for anyone who might otherwise feel isolated 💚🧙🏻‍♀️

  • @Fey_Fatale
    @Fey_Fatale 6 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    They have a set of those clear plastic ornaments at Dollar Tree, for those Americans watching :)

  • @MTheBasementReader
    @MTheBasementReader 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love how you say 'in the broom closet' thank you, it brings a smile to my face cause its a cute way to say it.

  • @markporter6933
    @markporter6933 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I also suggest music by Peter Gundry. Wonderful Nordic sound. He is brilliant!!!

    • @emrys3368
      @emrys3368 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mark Porter I love Peter gundry!

    • @NoxForest
      @NoxForest 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adrian von ziegler

  • @lanceltheislandwitch9779
    @lanceltheislandwitch9779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Gosh, Its already been a year since this video was released & another yule came. 🎄

  • @jpoconnor2857
    @jpoconnor2857 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hearth Witch is my favorite
    as she seems very knowledgable about her art and crafts.

    • @HearthWitch
      @HearthWitch  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much x

  • @wiki862
    @wiki862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Major takeaway from this video: Christians stole Yule, so just pretend you’re celebrating Christmas early.

    • @greenergrass4060
      @greenergrass4060 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does it ever offended the Pagan/Wiccan community about the Christians literally stomping on their sacred days, and appropriating their traditions?

    • @sophiarolli5892
      @sophiarolli5892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@greenergrass4060 the main problem comes when they practice our traditions and then demonize it when we do it.

  • @beatrixthegreat1138
    @beatrixthegreat1138 6 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Candied orange peels may make a fun treat for Yule too. :)

  • @calanives3270
    @calanives3270 6 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    To celebrate solstice/Yule I dance in a circle with my children playing tambourine.

  • @lovegetu101
    @lovegetu101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    This video was great! I'm trying to incorporate paganism more into my life. As a broke poor college student I can definitely finagle some things.

  • @prideisreal9461
    @prideisreal9461 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I live in a half Christian, half Wiccan house so we have to balance out what we’re doing all the time with celebrations, lucky Yule is the easiest for us cause we can still decorate a tree, make food, but then we also have things like the gifts which we still do, the half Christian side tho does take into consideration about my beliefs and even though I still get gifts they are usually money at most or just random small nature item they found.

  • @thecageofinsanity.6968
    @thecageofinsanity.6968 6 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I would just bake a three layer cake (Red, Green, and Yellow) my family never knew why or guessed.

  • @logicalbullshit
    @logicalbullshit 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    We in Norway call Christmas " Jul " :)

  • @spaceytree3099
    @spaceytree3099 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Just found your channel and I’m so impressed! You go very in depth on Yule lore while still being easy to understand and follow. I’m in the broom closet and very new to Wicca and Yule will be my first Sabbath. Thank you so much for the informative video. Keep up the great work and I hope to see more videos like this in the future.

  • @batsnghostz
    @batsnghostz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Where is the music playlist? I’m in the broom closet and I’m painting my nails and celebrating Christmas with my family. Our tree is up already and I think I’ll try to eat some oranges and have ginger tea with my dad. He’s Christian but he loves ginger tea 💕

    • @ultravioletpisces3666
      @ultravioletpisces3666 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Winter Wonderland
      Jingle Bells
      All the songs that celebrate nature/winter

  • @cannibal_redneck7109
    @cannibal_redneck7109 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Oh the broom closet
    Dark times

  • @Just-Nikki
    @Just-Nikki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We collect logs and tree limbs from the woods behind our house and make a big Yule log and small tea light candle holders for the altar and I put dry herbs in clear globe ornaments that serve as individual spells. You can scratch your intentions into the side of a candle or dress it with oils. We also make winter solstice incense together and put our intentions into them, this can be done as a potpourri blend as well. Cinnamon brooms can be used as a magical besom. The spices and herbs you use for your feast can be imbued with magical intentions or blessed ahead of time on your altar. We decorate the trees outside with bird seed pine cones, ornaments, orange and apple slices and cranberry and popcorn garland, this is one of our offerings. Even the type of wood you burn in a fireplace has their own energy ( we also throw the tea light holders we made into the fire) There are so many creative ways to celebrate 😁

  • @cgcara
    @cgcara 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just added garnet to my alter without realizing it was related to yule. Great video. Since my bf and i are now able to celebrate Yule. Our yule log is a homemade candle holder decorated with holly and other seasonal goodies. The candles are safe in a glass candle holders. We can't burn anything in the apartment but candles don't set off fire alarms. If anyone is interested in this idea. Simply get a log and make sure it's a flat or anchored to a base. Carve out 3 holes the size of your glass candle holders. Decorate with items of the season and set on the table during your yule feast. Light the candles and enjoy. Please be careful with power tools and use candle holders!

  • @jwo1923
    @jwo1923 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you so much for including ideas for those in the broom closet. I've recently changed my path. Unfortunately, I am not able to be open about it because of some family members.

  • @Just-Nikki
    @Just-Nikki 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    We have a Yule log that we use every year but we also place small wooden tea light candle holders that we make every year (and put our intentions into ) on our altar. We burn the small candle holders instead of our beloved log and save the ashes. I put some in black salt and some into incense to use as needed. If you can’t do a Yule log, the small candle holders can be used instead and even decorated. We dry apples and oranges and hang them on an evergreen outside our house for animals as an offering as well. There are so many small ways to create your own traditions and practices. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us. Blessings 🌒🌕🌘

  • @lizzyheidrick108
    @lizzyheidrick108 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    LOVE this video! I’m celebrating for the first time with my coven this year, and this was very helpful!

  • @jennica2240
    @jennica2240 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just got these clear ornaments from the dollar general that you can open up and put things in. I knew I wanted to do something with them for Yule, but I wasn't sure! But now I am! I didn't know about "The Witches Bulbs/Balls" that you mentioned. That's exactly what I'll do with them! Thank you dear!!!

  • @skabizzibel8666
    @skabizzibel8666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this, I’m a baby witch and I’m doing a lot of research since it’s my first Yule celebration I’ve ever done and this was really helpful, thanks

  • @galactikiwi
    @galactikiwi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video!!
    I have always leaned towards Paganism and Yule rather than Christmas, and have been unknowingly practicing many Yule or solstice related rituals for a few years now. Now I can do them with intention and affirmation :)

  • @cheztourigny
    @cheztourigny 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Red is the color for the Holly King, Green is the color for the Oak King, White is the color for Purity and Hope of New Light, Silver is the color of the Moon, and Gold is the color for the Sun in some traditions for Yule 🎄.

  • @fatbeard8072
    @fatbeard8072 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this very informative video. Yours is the first that pops up on youtube for Yuletide. I am I guess as you say a Noob and in the Witches closet. The past few years I have been getting more and more in touch with nature and with Older traditions that make more sense to me as I get older my self. Again appreciate the info, it was well laid out and not rushed and the links are excellent.

  • @GoblinHours-im2ue
    @GoblinHours-im2ue 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m so exited! This is my first Yule!!!!

  • @BoondockMysteriesYT
    @BoondockMysteriesYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    2021, I am here, celebrating my first Yule as a solo practitioner. (Will still be going to local public ritual for Yule, but also doing my own thing :D ) Thank you so much for this video!!

    • @emmaann5213
      @emmaann5213 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same! Except for the local thing lol

  • @lauraramosdelgado
    @lauraramosdelgado 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video full of information of ideas on how to celebrate yule, variations if you are in the broom closet and similarities to more religious rites. Thank you for taking the time to share this one!

  • @michellescott3496
    @michellescott3496 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just came across your Channel. Been practicing for a few years now, but it's always nice to hear fresh perspectives and new ideas. I hope you do one for every Sabot! I love herb videos, Crystal videos, stuff like that! Also, since I'm in Canada I would love to see tours of different places around you with the Pagan vibe💜🕯️🔮

  • @katiekat1126
    @katiekat1126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hearth, I appreciate all of your videos so much. Thank you for all that you do 🖤

  • @mlj3347
    @mlj3347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I personally see Yule as a more appropriate “Witches New Year” on the wheel, so I adjust my celebrations for that accordingly. And of course telling ghost stories, since Yule traditionally was also a time for spirits to be about.

    • @crowgoblin
      @crowgoblin 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Samhain in October is more the witches new year

  • @My_Druid_journey.
    @My_Druid_journey. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been a heathen/ pagan for about 10 years now, never practiced Yule. This will be the first year. Your given me plenty of ideas, very excited to see Dec 21 so I can start.
    Have a early happy Yule everyone and travel well on your path.... Frostproof, FL.

  • @whitebirdification
    @whitebirdification 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching this Video has become a Yule tradition now

  • @honeybun3596
    @honeybun3596 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My latvian family still puts candles in the pine tree. It's goregeous

    • @luciusanddraco
      @luciusanddraco 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How do you do it with out it burning down

  • @veganmommydeeslife
    @veganmommydeeslife 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a fantastic video! Lots of Information and I love how you give so many options for each thing mentioned.

  • @miranda1594
    @miranda1594 6 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I’ve only watched the first 30 seconds but I’m subscribed

    • @hum21
      @hum21 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too!

  • @sosweetastory5633
    @sosweetastory5633 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Oh my goodness! I didn’t realize that string lights represented candles on a tree! I knew the other parts, but for some reason it didn’t resonate the “candlelight” 😂

  • @Eviee_lane
    @Eviee_lane 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm just starting out and I love this!! the Persians also celebrate the winter solstice and it's called Yalda...very similar(?)

  • @makhailoliver1847
    @makhailoliver1847 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU I've been meaning to find a way of celebrating Yule. I can cram it in the day. I am headed to a party and to my nana's for present opening. I can do this before I need to go there today. I can go the woods get a small tree, decorate it with some stuff I have, wear some colored makeup and clothing, and put the presents under the small tree. TRULY thank you. I've always wanted a more Pagan celebration

  • @SullivanSweeney
    @SullivanSweeney 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    As someone who's in the broom closet and allergic to oranges, this is going to be a challenge.

  • @hurtspublishing3906
    @hurtspublishing3906 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This my first yule so thanks for the advice

  • @christinalannan9987
    @christinalannan9987 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm so impressed with your videos 💕 Thank you Blessings too u 💕💕 💕

  • @gypsywolf2061
    @gypsywolf2061 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been practicing for about 20 years as a witch and u are one of the only TH-cam witches I will watch. The others usually make me cringe. Lol! Thank u so much for putting out proper information on the craft. I love that I learn something new each time I watch your channel because we are never done learning :) I’m a hoodoo practitioner and therefor use the Bible but I do follow a lot of these traditions.

  • @robertguarino355
    @robertguarino355 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There are a few yule videos but I think this is one of the best ones I've seen on TH-cam. Thank you and blessed be

  • @lilyjewlhoney807
    @lilyjewlhoney807 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So so so glad you have made one of these! I really respect you and have always appreciated your content.

  • @haleighstrauser5169
    @haleighstrauser5169 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video was so informational!! It will be my first year celebrating yule and this helped me so much!! Thank you!!!

  • @gamoviestudios1388
    @gamoviestudios1388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    16:29 was watching on 2x speed late in the night/very early yule morning (southern hemisphere) and thought you said "throwing your babies into". Took me a second to realise you were not recommending we yeet newborns into a yule fire to celebrate.

  • @ChyarasKiss
    @ChyarasKiss 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for a lovely refresher. I’ve been a practicing witch for near on 20yrs. Always good to watch a video like this as a stripped down, basic, wonderful reminder of the Season.
    I miss meeting with Others to Welcome the Sun Rising with drums and noise makers. Fellowship with hot drinks and goodwill. Moving sucks.

  • @Jsarson1976
    @Jsarson1976 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a Wiccan priest and found your information exactly how it should be, no airs or graces. Nothing over the top, it’s the thought you put in to it and the energy. Don’t usually like TH-cam videos on Witchcraft as many are totally wrong or there just fluffy the vampire followers 😂 but yours is what I would call an eclectic traditional. Great video and I have subscribed 🙏⭐️

  • @allisonshaw9341
    @allisonshaw9341 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Since we hunt on our farm, we usually serve wild turkey or deer for the holiday dinner. We have plenty of root veggies and fruits (old varieties of pears and apples) in the cellar, nuts harvested, etc. I love to bake breads and sweets, and we have a permanent herb garden and bitter greens patch. We also have a bonfire we gather around at sunset, using firewood from the 7 sacred trees, and stick upon which we place our prayers and thanks and toss into the fire. After the ceremony, we eat the dinner and celebrate the season and the coming year.

  • @ronaldhowell2005
    @ronaldhowell2005 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yea !, First thing I did this morning, purchased a piece of garment, had yellow red and green on it, even has the word cheer, for yule tide cheer. So I was spot on, and not one recognized that. Yet as you said, doesn't matter to anyone else, love ya, keep it coming sweet covin cutie !!!!

  • @Triskeliae1
    @Triskeliae1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    At home, we celebrate both. I'm what some would call a Christopagan. I went back to having 2 trees: one Yule tree and the Christmas tree. My Yule tree has ornaments with the traditional colors: evergreen, red, and gold for the Sun and the God. I also added white ornaments to represent winter snow and silver for the Goddess and the Moon. Over the house we have garlands of ivy and holly (not natural, unfortunately). I also love poinsettias and I want to find a realistic looking mistletoe. We can't have the natural kind because we have kitties and they think houseplants are salad. BLESSINGS TO ALL!

  • @peacefulliving2906
    @peacefulliving2906 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am watching this for the first time in 2019. We are just 4 days from yule. Thank you so much.

  • @angieteston1903
    @angieteston1903 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for all the wonderful information on Yule!! Definitely subscribing!!

  • @angelbunny101
    @angelbunny101 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how informative your segments are! Thank you!

  • @catarinaross5487
    @catarinaross5487 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im an eclectic pagan who follows the germanic calendar so its easiest for me to celebrate the wheel of the year. This video was super helpful in helping me come up with ideas for yule!

  • @gabrielapernudi6789
    @gabrielapernudi6789 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When i tell you i lost it when she said "in the broom closet or out of the broom closet" ☠️☠️ Sent me to a New galaxy

  • @dodiekoehler5256
    @dodiekoehler5256 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! You have a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for all the good ideas!

  • @amheckman76
    @amheckman76 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you HeathWitch!! Your video was very informative and I really enjoyed the information. I haven't been able to find much time to devote to my practice, especially since i'm mostly in the closet. This year I woke up before dawn and lit a large yellow pillar candle I carved sun sigils into along with small red, green, and white taper candles. I incorporated some pine cones and evergreen! I'm looking forward to learning more!!!

  • @Porcelynnn
    @Porcelynnn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing! I’m not Christian but would love to celebrate nature and the winter season! I love seeing plain Christmas trees with no ornaments, just lights.

  • @No_name278
    @No_name278 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for making these for us new witches!! It’s so useful 🤗💛

  • @liamooney342
    @liamooney342 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this video! Would also like to point out that not only is it not a good idea to put candles on your Christmas/Yule tree but that real ones tend to be coated to stop the needles falling off straight away (this stuff is highly flammable). Cut to a few years ago putting a cut up Yule tree on an indoor fire (because waste not) & nearly setting the chimney on fire! 🙈 So yea don't reuse it as fire wood. In England lots of recycling centres have a system after Christmas where they will recycle the wood (usually as chippings) or if you want a huge bonfire use it outside!

    • @HearthWitch
      @HearthWitch  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fully agree, hence my recommendation for fake candle lights. I would never trust real candles anywhere near a tree, it seems like such a terrible idea and fire safety should always be used and thank you so much for the information I didn't know they had those x

    • @liamooney342
      @liamooney342 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HearthWitch ❤ Your video is full of really nice ideas & recommendations! Some that I will be sure to try! Xx

  • @jessiccabatista6044
    @jessiccabatista6044 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video!!!
    Well done. Straight forward. Not a bunch of blather beforehand. Informative!
    Subscribed!!! Blessed be.

  • @awenrose4765
    @awenrose4765 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't been able to celebrate Yule in years due to some personal reasons, and this year I'm planning to celebrate it again! My friends have even agreed to (safely because of covid) celebrate it with me and learn about paganism! I'm really excited!
    I've been raised in a traditional Celtic Pagan family, and I used to celebrate Yule yearly, so this year I'm planning to celebrate it with a mixture
    of what I know from the Yule celebrations I used to attend and a bit of my own.
    We don't have a Yule log, but we're going to ask the local Christmas tree patch if they have any spare logs for us to use, especially since we're friends with the owner. The nearby park has a large fire pit and considering this will be at night won't be very crowded, if anybody is there at all, so we're probably gonna do it there. We're going to put wishes into witches knots and hang them on the tree (I used to make the witches knot then put the knot on a burning candle then put the candle on the tree but we probably won't do that this year), dance, sing, then have a Yule log cake and some warm apple cider after starting to burn the Yule log, or rather, our Yule log replacement. I've never done this with friends outside of my Papa's coven before, so I'm really excited, and I'm really happy that they want to celebrate this with me and learn about it. I didn't know that there was Yule music! I should've heh, but I didn't. Thank you for making this video!
    -Wiccan/Traditional Celtic/Greek Witch

  • @ΑλεξίαΓιώργη
    @ΑλεξίαΓιώργη 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative video I'm interested in the wiccan celebrations and your content helps a lot 😊

  • @sarahsinclair2466
    @sarahsinclair2466 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watching this now but I love it! I love all of your videos you give so much great knowledge in a welcoming friendly way. Thank you so much!

  • @leakaser1889
    @leakaser1889 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know i'm late but i'm from switzerland and the thing with actual burning candles on the three is still very popular here. Of course you have to be very careful with them, but i'm 25y and never saw a Christmas tree catch on fire!! Hope you all have a great yule 🎄

  • @brat46
    @brat46 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You can use a cast iron pan to burn in.

  • @lost_in_forks6858
    @lost_in_forks6858 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello there!
    Beauttiful video!
    I often add the silver in my altar. This colour also represents the Yule energy to me.

  • @bee9892
    @bee9892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i misheard bay leaves as babies and was quite concerned when you suggested throwing them into the fire

  • @RKM514
    @RKM514 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your aura is visible, the Goddess is strong with you and blessed be this yuletide season.

  • @Emilyyyrb
    @Emilyyyrb 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My first Yule was last year I half assed it it was last minute I’m bringing it this year thank you for helping me understand

  • @sandibaratta9734
    @sandibaratta9734 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best video I've seen this year! Thanks so much for this. I subscribed within the 1st few minutes.

  • @bekbannister
    @bekbannister 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video Hearth. The sabbat videos are really helpful and I have put some of the suggestions to use already.

  • @AnnaKincaid
    @AnnaKincaid 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just loved this thank you so much for the info! I am new to all this stuff and find it really amazing 😍

  • @zeeeep
    @zeeeep 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This year will be my first time celebrating Yule/Winter Solstice and I can’t wait, my mum likes the idea of it too so I won’t be alone :)

  • @cyberraven
    @cyberraven 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ah nice; I'm not of any religious affiliation, though I do like learning about beliefs and traditions, Certainly I've heard the Christian explanations of the Xmas tree topper, but the explanation of having a star on top of the tree to represent the sun...which is a star... makes so much more sense.

  • @thegreatserene
    @thegreatserene 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ok i hope it's not just me who thinks the term 'broom closet' is absolutely appropriate! whoever came up with that is a genius.

  • @missv4275
    @missv4275 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thanks for all the tips!! Definitely be trying some of these!

  • @theresasartwell2938
    @theresasartwell2938 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you I cant wait to do these lovely things you suggested.

  • @georgiasteedman7475
    @georgiasteedman7475 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you this helped me so much im just starting off and I. Very interested in wicca and new about yule but not alot so this was a great video so thank you x