A Blessed Yule

I do not celebrate Christmas. I celebrate Yule, which so happens to be December 21st of this year. It has always bothered me that “Christians” took our Holidays and tried to turn them into something other then what they really are. Alright, it more than bothers me, it pisses me off to no end. However, since I cannot change a wrong that is vastly believed to be a right, I will just continue to celebrate the Winter Solstice the Proper Way, by Celebrating Yule.

Tomorrow night, I will have a Bonfire behind my house. There will be six others joining me for my celebration. These are women who follow the same practices of Paganism that I myself follow. I have always though about combining my love for the macabre with this Holiday. However, that would make me like the Christians, taking something and warping it to suit my own needs. I am a lot of things, but a hypocrite I am not.

Since I am just writing about it, and not actually doing the act it’s self. I will share it with you. I have always had this image of a beautifully dressed young sweet thing. Holly in her hair, gown of gold and red gossamer clinging to her body in the cold night air as she approaches the Bonfire. She then is Blessed by those in attendance, then walks into the fire as we sing a Yule Song. She offers herself up to The Holly King to ensure a victory over the Oak King in this days battle. After this is done, we drink, dance, and make merriment until the offering is fully done, then we feast.

I think that is much better then going to the mall to sit on Santa’s lap to tell him you want a toy, don’t you?

Blessed Yule To You All,

Sin

(Below you will find one of the many Yule Songs sung on OUR Holy Day)

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