Ritual for the Yuletide
DAY 1.
12/20, Mother’s Night
A night for honoring feminine anscestors, motherhood, and the re-birth of light.
Light candles and share family stories.
DAY 2.
12/21, Winter Solstice
Take time to reflect on the longest night of the year.
Consider the creativity and longevity of the trinity - mind, body,and spirit.
Light three candles and meditate.
DAY 3.
12/22, Day of the Wild Hunt / Morning of Mourning
Take time to reflect on the triumphs and life of your anscestors.
Build a fire and tell their stories.
DAY 4.
12/23, Feast of the Sun
Be reminded of the abundance in your life.
Burn a wreath and/or host a gathering.
DAY 5.
12/24, Day of Community
Focus on unity and family.
Light a fire, burn candles, and gather togther.
DAY 6.
12/25, Sacred Fires
Activate your heart.
Light a hearth fire and candles. Be reminded of yout spiritual awakening.
DAY 7.
12/26, Day of Revelation
Deeply reflect on the truths which have been revealed to you in this last year.
Meditate on your actions and those of others; discuss the leassons learned; and take time to journal your thoughts and feelings.
DAY 8.
12/27, Day of Generosity
Share with others. Offer spontaneous kindness, exchange gifts, and help as you can within your community.
DAY 9.
12/28, Day of Healing
Focus on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual renewal.
Engage in healing rituals, meditations, exercise, and set intentions for well-being.
DAY 10.
12/29, Day of Blessings
Offer blessings for tools, homes, and loved ones.
Perform a home blessing, connect with friends and family, prepare your hearth, offer symbolic gifts.
DAY 11.
12/30, Day of Transition
Let go of the past and embrace change.
Write down the things which you would like to release; and then burn these papers. Be mindful to thank all you’d like to release for the strength and resilience these things have
DAY 12
12/31, Day of Abundance
Focus on your blessings and prosperity.
Create a table of abundance and celebrate with a feast.
DAY 13
01/01, Festival of Lights
Celebrate enlightenment.
Light candles, meditate, and set resolutions.
DAY 14
01/02, Day of Quiet
Take time for solitude.
Reflect on personal goals. Sit quietly for inner peace.
DAY 15
01/03, Day of Nature
Honoring the earth, animals, and winter’s necessity in the cycle of life.
Walk in Nature and give thanks to the land.
DAY 16
01/04, Wassaiing
Celebrate community.
Bless trees and share a mug of hot apple cider.
DAY 17
01/05, Day of the Trinity
Celebrate balance, unity, spiritual harmony.
Light three candles. Meditate and share stories of growth.
DAY 18
01/06, Day of the Hearth
Honor the hearth as the center of the home.
Perform a hearh blessing with herbs and candles.