The Pagan celebration of Winter Solstice ~ Yule is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world.
Ancient people were hunters and spent most of their time outdoors. The seasons and weather played a very important part in their lives. Because of this many Old World people had a great reverence for, and even worshipped the sun. The Norsemen of Northern Europe saw the sun as a wheel that changed the seasons. It was from the word for this wheel, houl, that the word yule is thought to have come. At mid-winter the Norsemen lit bonfires, told stories and drank sweet ale.
The ancient Romans also held a festival to celebrate the rebirth of the year. Saturnalia ran for seven days from the 17th of December. It was a time when the ordinary rules were turned upside down. Men dressed as women and masters dressed as servants. The festival also involved decorating houses with greenery, lighting candles, holding processions and giving presents.
The Winter Solstice falls on the shortest day of the year (21st December) and was celebrated in Britain long before the arrival of Christianity. The Druids (Celtic priests) would cut the mistletoe that grew on the oak tree and give it as a blessing. Oaks were seen as sacred and the winter fruit of the mistletoe was a symbol of life in the dark winter months.
It was also the Druids who began the tradition of the Yule log. The Celts thought that the sun stood still for twelve days in the middle of winter and during this time a log was lit to conquer the darkness, banish evil spirits and bring luck for the coming year.
Many of these customs are still followed today.
As Pagan today we still incorperate many of these Old World customs into our modern day celebrations at this time of year.
The Enchanted Witchery Winter Solstice ~ Collection of Magick Kit is filled with Old Tradition Magick.
With in you will find
3 ~ 15 Hour Enchanted Witchery Votives ~ Highly frangrant in the traditonal scents of Bayberry, and Woodland Pines with a hint of Mistletoe & Holly. Each burns approx. 15 hours and are a beautiful Forest Green with a kiss of white snow upon
1 ~ 1 oz. Corked Apothecary Bottle of Enchanted Witchery Winter Solstice Ritual Oil.
A delightful blend of Pines, Natural Woods along with Bayberry, Mistletoe & Holly. Infused with Herbs of the Season
Perfect for anointing Solstice candles, Ritual Tools, Altar Blessings and even the windows and doors of your home to draw positive light, blessings of renewal & purification.
1 ~ 1 oz. Corked Apothecary Vial of Enchanted Witchery Winter Solstice
Natural Incense. Crafted from all natural organic herbs, botanical, pines & woods. Infused with pure essential oils to create a most delightful Incense to be burned during Solstice Rituals.
1 ~ 1 oz. Amber Jar of Winter Solstice Cauldron Casting Herbal
Crafted in the Old Tradition and filled with Natural Hard Woods, Herbs, Botanical & Resins.. Infused with pure Essentials and kissed with spark. This is a magickal blend to be used with in the cauldron.. Filled with spark & fire to draw upon the energies of the Sun God, to bring power to all your Solstice Workings and Rituals..
Its scent is that of a natural forest of woodland pines.. Just amazing!
1 ~ Enchanted Witchery Natural Witches Bundle ~ Herbs, Pines & Botanical all harvest from the Enchanted Witchery Gardens.. These have been freshly harvested and will arrive to you tied with a natural jute cord.
Perfect as an offering upon the Altar or with in the Cauldron or as an additional Yule decoration upon the Altar. When completely dried they also make wonderful fire starters.. Toss it into the Yule Fire to bring Blessings of Protection, Love & Purification to the Home.
1 ~ 3 inch Old World cast Iron Cauldron in Black.. A charming addition to your Altar or Sacred Space.. Perfect for burning Enchanted Witchery Natural Incense, Resins & for use with our Casting Powders & Cauldron Offerings.
Complete with lid for easy snuffing. Please Note: Cauldron design may vary.
Your Beautiful Winter Solstice Kit will arrive to you lovingly Gift Boxed... A perfect Yuletide gift to give or just for keeping..
NOTE: The Natural Incense and Casting Herbal does need to be burned on a Charcoal Tablet designed for Incense/Resin Burning.
They Are available in the shop and sold in rolls.