The Winter Solstice
byLong before the timekeepers kept time and the chronologers and astronomers carved the first stone calendars, people across the land celebrated the winter solstice….
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2025 Pagan Calendar – Sabbats, Moon Celebrations & Astrological Events
byThe Gypsy Thread 2025 pagan calendar is filled with important dates and times for key pagan celebrations found in the world today. It also…
The Yule Log
byThe Yule Log, currently one of the most common Christmas items, has its roots in ancient times. In pre-Christian times, Germanic, Nordic, and…
Yule 2024 – Celebrating the Winter Solstice
byThroughout history, Yule, the celebration of the Winter Solstice has been embraced by our ancestors, across many tribes, races, and peoples across the world….
Yule 2023 – Celebrating the Stillness of the Longest Night
byThe Winter Solstice marks the first day of winter in the northern hemisphere. On Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 8:27 pm (MST) we gather…
The Winter Solstice, Yule, and Christmas – Pagan Influences and Evolution
byThe Winter Solstice has celebrated for over five Centuries, in many different way. It’s commonly known as Yule, the longest night of the year….
Yule 2020 – A Unified World Voice Welcoming the Sun’s Return
byYule 2020 – The winter solstice is the shortest day and longest night of the year. Throughout history, cultures across the globe have elevated…
Yule 2019 – The Magic of the Winter Solstice Ritual
byYule 2019 – Where the magic of the winter solstice is on full display and the world is momentarily at peace. This year we…
Yule 2017 – An Ending and Beginning
byFor thousands of years, humans have celebrated Yule, or the Winter Solstice, and the birth/renewal cycle of life. It falls between December 20th and…