Traditions that Unite Us: Rebirth of Light
Winter Solstice, also known as Yule, celebrates the return of the sun.
A candle is lit on the eve of the Winter Solstice and kept glowing until sunrise, symbolizing the sun's return after the darkest night of the year.
Yule holds spiritual and magical significance, as it is believed to be a time when the veil between worlds is thin, making it easier to connect with spiritual energies, ancestors, and deities.
This celestial event has been celebrated for centuries by various cultures, with Norse and Germanic roots, and holds immense significance for pagans and Wiccans as a time of transition, rebirth, and renewal.
This year, Winter Solstice and the beginning of the 13 days of Yule fall on December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.
It is seen as a time when the veil between worlds is thin, making it easier to connect with spiritual energies, ancestors and deities.
Author's summary: Celebrating Winter Solstice and Yule.