My latest #krampus for our holiday market poster.
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The evergreen has always been a symbol of Yule, life that endures through the darkest season. 🌲

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Discover the fascinating journey from Viking Yule to modern Christmas. How much of our holiday traditions are rooted in Norse mythology?

Find out in our latest blog post!: www.tjamedia.se/2024/12/21/j...

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A holly Yule wreath ,abundant with red berries, topped with a red bow and hung on a wooden door

Yule wreaths whisper of ancient magic, born from the heart of winter. Evergreens, defiant against the cold, symbolize life's enduring spirit. The circle, unbroken and eternal, mirrors the sun's promise to return, bringing warmth and renewal to the world.
#Yuletraditions #pagansky #Druidsky /|\

Mistletoe hanging from abare tree branches covered with snow

The Druids, Celtic priests, saw in mistletoe a sacred wonder. A child of the heavens, it flourished without earthly tether, a testament to the divine power that infuses all life. Kissing under Mistletoe may be the descendant of sacred Celtic fertility rites. /|\ #Yuletraditions #Pagansky #Druidsky

Dried orange slices covered in cinnamon with cinnamon sticks and star anise ✨ Incorporate these ingredients into Yule spells focused on bringing light, warmth, and positive intentions into the coming year. #yule #yuletraditions #witchcraft #witchy #cozy #cozywitchcraft

A Mummers play on a street in England

In the UK, the Yuletide tradition of Pantomime evolved from medieval mumming plays, which were performed at the winter solstice and involved masked characters, music, traditional dancing and satire involving well-known public figures and customs. /|\
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Odin on a horse back leading the wild hunt across a stormy sky

The Wild Hunt
As Yuletide dawned, the Norse god Odin, accompanied by the spectral procession of the dead, traverses the heavens. To honour this eerie journey and safeguard the mortal realm, people left gifts for Odin and his ghostly entourage. #pagansky
#Yuletraditions /|\

Ever heard of the Icelandic Yule Cat?
Working hard in the autumn months paid off big time for Icelandic farmers. Finish the autumn wool on time, and you get cozy new clothes. Fall behind, and well... better watch out for the Yule Cat! 😱

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