Yule is also known as Yule Tide, Mid Winter, Christmas, Xmas, Festival of Sol, Pagan New Year. Yule is the Winter Solstice and it’s a good time for reflection, resolutions and renewals. Yule is a good time for giving loved ones and friends giving gifts, it’s a great time to send acts of kindness out into the world and good will. At Yule time Wiccans and other witches hold rituals to celebrate the balance of light and dark, the warmth from the healing rituals bs warmth back to our world; which brings
Winter Solstice The elemental threads woven into the tapestry of traditions we call the Winter Solstice are light, hope, and charity. In the midst of the winter darkness, we beseech the light to return to us with its warmth and fertility, we maintain hope for a healthy and prosperous life, and we share with others, those blessings that we have so graciously been given through kind and thoughtful acts of charity. Dancing through five thousand years of human history, these themes enfold this season
First of all, putting up holly, mistletoe, a Christmas tree, and burning the Yule Log are done, not in the view of worshipping pagan gods, but rather in associating items that were present during Jesus Christ’s birth. Saying that Christians view Santa Claus as the God-giver is false. As a young child, it is difficult to comprehend
Santa Claus Does Exist So you don’t believe in Santa Claus. It’s understandable. We find ourselves in an age of pure skepticism. We question everything. Science has taken hold of our lives, providing answers for all questions and dismissing anything that cannot be explained as either myth or fiction. So it’s quite understandable why you don’t believe, with no physical proof of his existence. It’s indeed understandable to lose sight of Father Christmas with the transformation of this holiday
Christmas, few people stop to think how it originated. Started as a pagan holiday during the time of Romans, it developed in to a Christian celebration dedicated for Christ. People in different age groups, both kids and adults, enjoy the season of Christmas. Christmas has been very big and an inspiring holiday for many families around the world for many centuries. Packed with busy shoppers, jingle bells, colorful lights and Santa Claus, Christmas is thought by many people to be “the most wonderful
There are cakes all over the world that symbolize different events such as birthday parties, special events, or if you are like me where every day is national cake day. Cake can mean much more than that though. You can use cake to symbolize your life is a way you never thought about for example; comparing a cake to making the perfect relationship with someone. It may seem crazy, but just here me out. There are many types of cake in the world that have many different flavors, styles, layers, and recipes
Right after I stuffed my face with turkey and mashed potatoes and before I celebrated the new year, I beamed as bright as the star on top of a Christmas tree each time the festive holiday was mentioned. It was truly the happiest time of the year. At the age of nine, in a time where possibilities were endless, I witnessed a Christmas miracle. No matter what holidays you celebrate, the average person has heard of Santa Claus at least once. Through coloring books, Christmas movies, and carols, I found
Scented candles can make any ordinary room special with their specific and wonderful scents. They are great to have around holiday time especially Christmas for that extra special holiday appeal and they can make any evening more romantic. Research has also discovered that scented candles which contain essential oils can do more than enhance a room they can also affect how you feel. These essential oils have the possibility to trigger parts of your brain which in turn send signals to your body telling
Christmas is a very exciting time of the year, especially for children. With the festive season approaching here are a few ideas of how to keep the kids entertained before the big day. Anyone who has been around little ones during December will be familiar with the way they ask every day, when Santa will be visiting. It can be fun towards the end of November to get them to make their own advent calendar, so that they can see exactly how many days there are left. The easiest way to do this, which
“Home Alone” is a brilliant, sweet, and downright hilarious Christmas film. From the witty child who is mistakenly forgotten at home while the rest of the family flies to Paris, to the heartwarming ending, it shows us of how chaotic yet silly Christmas and family can really be. The title alone reminds us of how scary being left alone as a child could be. Although being left alone could be an ultimate disaster, there are also many advantages taken up by the especially devious child left behind. There
In “My Favorite Holiday Movie Involves a Giant Rabbit”, Boylan discusses her favorite Christmas movies and how their meanings have influenced her during the holidays. Through the use of allusions, metaphor, and imagery, Boylan argues that the holiday season is really about believing and practicing internal virtues to uplift oneself and one’s life. For example, Boylan makes several allusions to popular Christmas movies, like “The Snowman”, “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, and “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Winter Weddings rock; with furs and more! Winter weddings! The term in itself speaks oodles about the fun and frolic associated with it minus the sweat of the summer months and even the simplicity of the spring seasons. From the wedding dates which comes to the fore from the month of December to the month of February, the season spells majic with all whites everywhere; the white snow, the white wedding ensemble coupled with the merriment of the holidays that it brings with it, courtesy the birth
Cakes are one of the favorite desserts of people of all ages. It is always present in various kinds of gatherings. Some cakes are traditionally eaten in special occasions such as at Christmas Eve. Others can be eaten with different toppings and are available in a variety of forms. Some delicious gourmet cakes: The Carrot Cake Carrot is the main ingredient of a carrot cake and consists of large amounts of sugar like sugar beets. It was used during the medieval age as sweet ingredient in sweet cake
Adults all seem to love Christmas plays. Whether it’s the same old generic style or a comedy, they all enjoy the holiday season. However, most people don’t realize the torture of being the lead character. From hours of line study, to the embarrassment of wearing that horrible costume, to the agony of song motions. They all leave a lasting effect on your life. One of the most memorable plays I was in, for many reasons, was A Christmas Ho-Down. It was September 27, 2006. I had just walked into class
'Tis the season to buy presents for your puppies. Just like the kids, your pets know the holidays are here. They see the buzz in the house. They small all the great holiday food that's being cooked and they realize there's something interesting under the tree. On Christmas day, they also see that the other kids in the family are ripping things open and getting toys and treats, and if there's not something for them, they are wondering why they got overlooked. Don't forget the four-legged family members
“Christmas, Christmas time is near. Time for toys and time for cheer.” Almost anyone can sing along to this Christmas Carol, but many can not relate to the lyrics. Christmas time is a joy for many, it is spent with their family opening presents. All around the world many children do not get to enjoy the luxury of Christmas presents around this holiday, and there are many in the community near you who do not have this privilege. The program that has been designed to be a help for communities all over
When my family gets together for a holiday, food is always a very big issue especially because we are a Filipino family. One Christmas, I remember we had a large amount of food. It was December 2012, and for the first time Christmas was held at our house that year. We had prepared for the Christmas party weeks in advance. All the decorations and lights were up around the house and the Christmas tree was beautifully lit like a clear night sky, with the star brightly shining at the top. Coming
The winter season was upon us. Snow fell, Christmas decorations were up, and our spirits were high. My brother, Milan, and I loved the holiday season. Spending time with our family, opening gifts, playing in the snow; it was all like a dream come true. Every year, we made our own wish lists, decorating them in green and red stickers. Although, for the last few years, all we wanted was one simple gift, in our opinion. It was a puppy. A puppy that would run around in our house and backyard, tennis
Belgium - Belgians hold New Year’s celebration in all large cities on January 1st. They are followed by fireworks displays. Czechoslovakia - The Czech people gather to celebrate with family and friends. In larger cities like Prague the sounds of fireworks start in full daylight and steadily rise in frequency until midnight. All major TV stations broadcast entertaining shows before and after midnight. Just before midnight begins the countdown and at the midnight hour the national anthem is played
Wooden Christmas Ornaments Showing the Christmas spirit and warming up to the yuletide; that's the essence of this special time of the year. But it is rather unfinished without buying presents and exchanging them, sharing the meals and hours of blissful joy with family and friends. Yet the most magnificent thing about Christmas is the sparkling decorations and most predominantly the stunning centerpiece - a Christmas Tree. Use of the right ornaments can transform a home magically at Christmas. If