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Yule is the shortest day of the year and marks the rebirth of the sun. It is a time for friends and family to gather together and celebrate the sun's return. A special treat you can make for them is a yule log cake. These are fairly easy to concoct, and you can mix in a little magick from the kitchen as well! Early in the morning, to welcome the sun, gather your ingredients to make a simple sponge cake. Then bake it, and once cooled, spread a layer of cream or hazelnut filling onto the cake. ...
Decorating our homes for the holidays was traditionally called the "hanging of the greens." But as you select your Yule/Christmas tree and holiday greenery, do you realize how magically significant the evergreens are? These noble trees are the elders of the tree kingdom. They witnessed the creation of our planet and survived the ice ages. This spell will bring protection and good fortune to your home. Before you decorate your tree, remove three pine needles from it. Place them on a green cloth ...
For most of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the cold breath of winter surrounds us at this time of year. What better way to honor that energy than to create your own shrine of the season? Christmas and the Yuletide have passed, but it's likely that some of your decorative seasonal supplies are still close at hand. To begin, cover a small table with a white cloth to represent snow, even if snow is not prevalent in your area (natural fabric is preferable). You may wish to construct the ...
Today, bake a Yule log cake, or buche de Noel, to warm hearts, sweeten moods, and honor the Yuletide spirit. (To go easy on the earth and your health, find a vegan recipe or substitute with vegan margarine, egg substitute, and soymilk. You can also use organic sugar instead of white.) Light a red candle as you prepare it to call bright positivity into the cake. Light red and green candles on the table as you serve with coffee or tea. Before serving, say: "Today, we honor the return of ...
