This is a repost as we get closer......

Some history on the changing or standardizing of the Yule celebration.

Hákon the Good (c. 920–961) was the son of Harald Fairhair, the first king of Norway, and was raised in England, where he converted to Christianity. When he became king of Norway, he sought to convert his people to Christianity as well, but this was met with resistance from the pagan Norse population. He worked to integrate Christian practices with traditional Norse customs to avoid conflict, which is where the idea of "moving" or adjusting the timing of Yule might come into play.

Hákon the Good is known to have issued laws that required the Christian observance of certain Christian holidays, while also allowing Norse traditions to continue, including aspects of the Yule festival. One of his key moves was to decree that the feast of Yule should be celebrated at the same time as the Christian holiday of Christmas, which was closely tied to the Winter Solstice. This alignment helped to ease the transition for the Norse people, as they could continue celebrating at the same time as they had before, but now under a Christian framework.

In this sense, while Hákon the Good didn't technically "move" the date of Yule (which already had Solstice associations), he helped standardize the timing of the celebration with the Christian observance of Christmas. His efforts contributed to the Christianization of the Yule festival, making it more in line with Christian customs while preserving key elements of the older pagan tradition.

Dr. Andreas Nordberg: “The pre-Christian Yule feast occurs at the first full moon after the first new moon following the winter solstice, while the disting took place at the third full moon according to the same method of calculation.” (Jul, disting och förkyrklig tideräkning Kalendrar och kalendariska riter i det förkristna Norden Uppsala 2006, P.4)

Happy Holidays to everybody ♡

Christmas is a time where the LotR movies are on TV where I live. Though, personally, I can and do watch them all year round. But that‘s why Christmas always reminds me of LotR ♡

I painted the first version of this digitally last year but in my quest to get to know physical art mediums a bit better I‘m repainting my favourite artworks using watercolor, gouache and coloured pencils.

And tbh, the new, physical version turned out better than the first, digital one.

Hope you like it and hope you have a good time ♡

Happy Holidays to you all with love


The Winter Quest of a Druid | Mystical Celtic Harp
https://youtu.be/kyBuDGdPz84

I’m working through the holidays at Squamish BC (well, until the 27th, then back at it on the 2nd), but I’d like to wish a God Jul to all of you good folks! May you have had a peaceful communion with kin and friends, and with those that dwell outside our realm of understanding…
So sadly, cracking open my Juletid Mjød and toasting you all, kin, spirits & the Gods will have to wait until the 28th!
But- here are a few seals that popped up to say hello as I was doing my morning site tour today! (Hope this video works!)

My attire and diet for the next two weeks. My Pook onesie and rum and eggnog. #novascotia #holidays

Some history on the changing or standardizing of the Yule celebration.

Hákon the Good (c. 920–961) was the son of Harald Fairhair, the first king of Norway, and was raised in England, where he converted to Christianity. When he became king of Norway, he sought to convert his people to Christianity as well, but this was met with resistance from the pagan Norse population. He worked to integrate Christian practices with traditional Norse customs to avoid conflict, which is where the idea of "moving" or adjusting the timing of Yule might come into play.

Hákon the Good is known to have issued laws that required the Christian observance of certain Christian holidays, while also allowing Norse traditions to continue, including aspects of the Yule festival. One of his key moves was to decree that the feast of Yule should be celebrated at the same time as the Christian holiday of Christmas, which was closely tied to the Winter Solstice. This alignment helped to ease the transition for the Norse people, as they could continue celebrating at the same time as they had before, but now under a Christian framework.

In this sense, while Hákon the Good didn't technically "move" the date of Yule (which already had Solstice associations), he helped standardize the timing of the celebration with the Christian observance of Christmas. His efforts contributed to the Christianization of the Yule festival, making it more in line with Christian customs while preserving key elements of the older pagan tradition.

Dr. Andreas Nordberg: “The pre-Christian Yule feast occurs at the first full moon after the first new moon following the winter solstice, while the disting took place at the third full moon according to the same method of calculation.” (Jul, disting och förkyrklig tideräkning Kalendrar och kalendariska riter i det förkristna Norden Uppsala 2006, P.4)

Q: I’m a beginner, with about three and a half months of meditation practice. I chose to create a protection formula using Thor’s Hammer on an oak slab, with the rune Algiz on the back. I performed the ritual with the incantation for one year, following the guidance and examples provided in the video. Am I rushing into using runes without fully understanding them first?

A:I want to reassure you that everything I share on the official YouTube channel, including specific formulas and practices, is safe and will not cause harm. At the Rune Department, we study hundreds of formulas and runic staves. I only share those that will definitely bring benefit, even for those who are new to runes, including Christians, Muslims, and others from the Abrahamic faiths. In fact, these practices will make anyone who uses them, whether man or woman, more empowered, regardless of their faith—be it Christian, atheist, or any other religion. They will be even more effective for pagans, and those who celebrate pagan holidays will experience a strong effect.
This stave is not just for protection; it also empowers you to become a protector for yourself and others. Over time, it will help shift certain aspects of your consciousness that prevent you from fully embracing your true self. The stave is intended for those who need a form of "support," something to remind them they are a warrior. It is also essential for maintaining a constant connection with the god Thor.
Ksenia Menshikova

Some history on the changing or standardizing of the Yule celebration.

Hákon the Good (c. 920–961) was the son of Harald Fairhair, the first king of Norway, and was raised in England, where he converted to Christianity. When he became king of Norway, he sought to convert his people to Christianity as well, but this was met with resistance from the pagan Norse population. He worked to integrate Christian practices with traditional Norse customs to avoid conflict, which is where the idea of "moving" or adjusting the timing of Yule might come into play.

Hákon the Good is known to have issued laws that required the Christian observance of certain Christian holidays, while also allowing Norse traditions to continue, including aspects of the Yule festival. One of his key moves was to decree that the feast of Yule should be celebrated at the same time as the Christian holiday of Christmas, which was closely tied to the Winter Solstice. This alignment helped to ease the transition for the Norse people, as they could continue celebrating at the same time as they had before, but now under a Christian framework.

In this sense, while Hákon the Good didn't technically "move" the date of Yule (which already had Solstice associations), he helped standardize the timing of the celebration with the Christian observance of Christmas. His efforts contributed to the Christianization of the Yule festival, making it more in line with Christian customs while preserving key elements of the older pagan tradition.

Dr. Andreas Nordberg: “The pre-Christian Yule feast occurs at the first full moon after the first new moon following the winter solstice, while the disting took place at the third full moon according to the same method of calculation.” (Jul, disting och förkyrklig tideräkning Kalendrar och kalendariska riter i det förkristna Norden Uppsala 2006, P.4)