Yule Traditions

In an earlier Friday Seminar this month, we talked about “the nature of giving.” One of the directions my mind takes when thinking in that context is about the confluence of Yule, the Solstice and Christmas.

There are numerous and more than enough thoughts, tales, analyses and discussions of the origins of each and all. Still, I wonder. What is the root, or the mycelium (?) which has made our melding of these 3 traditions – not entirely disparate but different in some fundamental ways, on the other hand – so easy to meld within our contemporary culture?

Now I invite you to join a seminar discussion which in my mind follows that track, and in timely fashion. Let’s gather to ponder the Yule season as we modern day Pagans celebrate it… wish to celebrate it… are ready to celebrate it…? Applying our shared wisdom, from life learning and from our recent exploration of the notion of the maternal gift economy we will examine our practices, our reasons, but most of all, our inspirations behind what we do.

Moonbeam Mage caught a glimpse of the path that might be some twenty-five years ago. Fifteen years ago she heard herself asserting that she was on that path, and has solidly placed one foot after the other upon it since. In 2010 she found Ardantane and began her pursuit of all that formal training in the Craft could offer. In 2014, she received the Ardantane Level Three, Master of Magick and Witchcraft Certificate. She is also a third degree initiate of the Ladywood tradition of the Craft.

This class is free to supporting members of Ardantane. Others must register below. Be sure to add the number of tickets you want before clicking the Blue GET TICKETS button. The fee is $10.

Registration closes on 5 PM on Thursday, December 15.