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The following information is taken from Silver raven Wolfs Solitary Witch. Published by Llewellyn Publications.

Yule / Winter Solstice

Other Names:              Mean Gelmhridh, Alban Arthuan, Modranicht ( Mother Night )

Date:                           December 21st , 20th, or 22nd depending upon the Calender, the Sun is at 10 Capricorn.

Meaning of the Word:  Yule means " Wheel "( scandinavain derivation ); Solstice means " The Sun stands still".

Focus:                         Rebirth and renewal, " saining " or " Blessings " in ritual form. Burning the Yule Log.

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Popular Mythos:          

Astrological Sign:         10 Capricorn; Earth Cardinal.    Planetary Ruler:     Saturn

Wooden pillers throughout Europe aligned with the rising sun of the winter Solstice have been dated to 3200-3000 Bc. ( new grange in Ireland, Maes Howe in Scotland, Stonehenge & the Dorset Cursus in Britain ), enabling us to calculate this holiday to be At Least 5000 years old.
Battle of the Oak and holly King ( Oak king wins ), Divine King, The stag & Wolf; festival of the Dark God as seen in the German Belsnickle.