tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311029748305209192.post8093085308109982801..comments2023-09-06T06:51:18.045-07:00Comments on Dancing with a Spatula Wand: It is NOT Christmas yet!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02268782762158742897noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311029748305209192.post-79247502723394562492010-12-04T12:41:38.849-08:002010-12-04T12:41:38.849-08:00Everyone who's left a comment have some pretty...Everyone who's left a comment have some pretty great ideas!<br /><br />This is my first season celebrating as a Pagan, so I'm pretty much looking at starting my own traditions. It's hard to find 'Yule' music, so I'm going to listen to the myriad of Christmas CDs I have . . . I love the music so why not enjoy it? I'm going to be celebrating the Winter Solstice out at Circle Sanctuary near Barneveld . . . they have a nice program planned. I'm also going to be burning the 'ol Yule log, one that I'm making from scratch, and I'm cooking up some homemade potpourri as I write this (check out my blog for a couple of recipes).<br /><br />I'm with you on the whole gift thing . . . it just seems like you give one gift to get one back. I've explained to my family that I'd rather not have gifts (I've tried this in the past too) and that I'm not giving gifts. I'd rather celebrate the 'meaning' of the season than get caught up in gift-mania. I think eventually they'll get the idea.<br /><br />In the end you have to do what feels right and gives your celebrating significance . . . you can't go wrong if you follow your heart.<br /><br />Merry Yule!<br /><br />Blessed Be,<br />Teresa<br />Embracing My Goddess-SelfAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11003435899957999222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311029748305209192.post-87290752566240176352010-12-01T20:00:31.928-08:002010-12-01T20:00:31.928-08:00I also like to mix things to my personal blend - t...I also like to mix things to my personal blend - the social tradition and the pagan one. Being eclectic I'm used to making my own way anyways! It's tougher this year as our 6 year old has just finished his fist year at catholic school so is just fully jeebers out, which is bringing a new dimension to our family christmas! I always make sure we have a real tree though..<br />xxMrs BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281463357359416086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311029748305209192.post-66686148806127256592010-12-01T17:45:39.302-08:002010-12-01T17:45:39.302-08:00I know how you feel about the commercialism, I hav...I know how you feel about the commercialism, I have taken a homemade for the holidays pledge, nothing bought, NOTHING, homemade or bust. I am encouraging others to do the same, if you don't have the time I say at least buy handmade from artisans. I also have to say SpiritWings is right blend Christmas and Yule, and do things the way that feels right for you. There are so many 'Christmas' things that have second meanings or you can create traditions and meanings for things yourself. I myself mutter blessings over all the Christmas food I cook/bake. Join me in the homemade/handmade challenge and do what feels right!<br />Blessings!Faerie Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13755963393512150190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311029748305209192.post-42998998709551669782010-12-01T17:00:25.539-08:002010-12-01T17:00:25.539-08:00I have to agree with SpiritWings. Forget about th...I have to agree with SpiritWings. Forget about the "right" way to celebrate and blend Christmas and Yule together in whatever way seems natural to you. Let's not forget that most of the Christmas traditions were originally pagan traditions for Yule. I don't celebrate Christmas in the religious aspect, but I still love the Christmas songs; especially the gospel tinged ones. I decorate for the Season and celebrate on both Yule and Christmas. Also, check pagan stores (there are a lot online) for Yule cards and music.Heathenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13727729955979261500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3311029748305209192.post-369502174755513142010-12-01T09:07:33.154-08:002010-12-01T09:07:33.154-08:00I so understand where you are coming from! As a ki...I so understand where you are coming from! As a kid Christmas was about getting out of school for a week, the presents, and the food. There was abit of religion thrown in but nothing that made Christmas..CHRISTmas to me. Now as an adult I still followed all the traditions that I was taught as a kid, but with a different outlook. (I have always been a spiritual person, just not one who could believe completely in the doctrine of the faith my parents grew up with.) So when I put up my x-mas tree, I decorate it with my favorite ornaments along with ones that I feel represent Yule. When shopping for cards, I look for ones that don't say Happy Holidays but, one's that wish my family a happy and wonderful season. When I decorate inside the house I make sure to add things that will represent Yule for me.(I like to look for crafty things to do with pine cone and all natural things that remind me of the season) I will make a special Yule meal and have a gift (something small but representative of Yule) to hand out. We will still open the rest of the gifts on Christmas and celebrate with the rest of the family. But what I am celebrating while I gather with them is the joy and love that surrounds me, and the happiness of special moments shared. <br />As for different ideas, I love the Google page!!!..lol but honestly, there are so many people who blog about their idea's and traditions about Yule, you will find something that rings true to you and start to include it in your on holiday. Blessings!!SpiritWingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030810929397763935noreply@blogger.com