About this episode

This episode explores the origins, customs, and mythologies surrounding Yule and the Winter Solstice.

Winter Solstice, Yule, Mid-Winter, Christmas- all celebrations around the darkest day of the year and the longest night. But the good news is from here out the days and getting longer and the sun is growing noticeably brighter beginning around the 1 st of the new year. This ancient festival has roots in Norse, Celtic, and Germanic traditions and continues to be honored today by modern Pagans, Wiccans, and spiritual practitioners. Let's explore the origins, customs, and mythologies surrounding Yule, as well as the gods and goddesses who are honored during this magical season. Here on the Sacred Source Podcast. Sacred Source Home

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Host: Peter Kowalzik

Topics covered

• Yule
• Winter Solstice
• ancient festivals
• Pagan traditions
• mythology
• gods and goddesses
• celebrations

Keywords

• Yule
• Winter Solstice
• Pagan
• Wiccan
• traditions
• mythology
• celebrations
• Norse
• Celtic
• Germanic

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