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fruitdaze · 1 year

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can’t stop thinking about wwx buying a two-person snuggie for lwj as a joke but lwj unironically likes it and starts looking forward to getting home from work and smushing up against his husband in their little blanket cocoon... lwj never actually says anything about it, but every night he’ll sit on the sofa and slide into his half of the snuggie. what else is wwx supposed to do?? NOT cuddle??? it’s a TWO-PERSON snuggie. leaving lan zhan all by himself just doesn’t make any sense

#happy winter solstice! crossposting my snuggie tweet to celebrate #wei wuxian #lan wangji #wangxian #mdzs #mo dao zu shi #rtxt

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wyrmspade · 5 months

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Joyous Solstice! 🌞🌿❄

#winter solstice #yuletide #artists on tumblr #clip studio paint #digital art #digital painting #pagan #irish reconstructionist #celtic reconstructionist #artwork #happy solstice friends!!!! the light returns #feeling very bunny lately. so some bunnies celebrating the season :)#rabbit #bunny

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caspercryptid · 4 months

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Hey. Remember you can celebrate the holidays non religiously and non denominationally. Decide that December 26th is going to be the day you buy lots of reindeer statues on sale. Decide its going to be reindeer statue day. Do this every year. Or pick a movie you like, doesn't have to be seasonal but it could be winter themed, rewatch that every year. Make your favorite food with it. Invite friends who don't have stuff going on for the holidays. Cook for them. Get on itch.io to find a game to play w your friends or buy a board game. If you don't look forward to this time of year you can give yourself something to look forward to. You can establish your own traditions. You can do this any time. Make this time of year a time of year you look forward to by doing things you enjoy doing. I believe in u

#holiday #christmas #i have covid so im not dojng shit but #i kept seeing make ur own christmas posts and jts like. well #not everyone wants to celebrate christmas #And shouldn't have to to enjoy the winter solstice #casper's cryptid tales

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bottledupcomic · 5 months

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I want to wish Whinter a Happy Birthday!!!!

Happy birthday to Cloud boy whose shirt design I will finalize someday!

#ask tammy #whinter #art #yes the last one is pretty much his splatoon shirt #I did also wanna actually draw something to celebrate his birthday and winter solstice but got busy

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enchantedwitchling · 4 months

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Embracing the Magic of Yule: A Witch's Guide to Celebrating the Winter Solstice

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As the winter solstice approaches, the veil between worlds thins, inviting us into the enchanting realm of Yule. This sacred time, celebrated by witches and pagans, heralds the rebirth of the sun, the return of light, and the promise of new beginnings. Let's explore the essence of Yule, how witches honor this festival, rituals, spells, and the myriad wonders associated with this magical season.

What is Yule?

Yule marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, a celestial event celebrating the sun's return and the triumph of light over darkness. It symbolizes rebirth, renewal, and the turning of the wheel of the year.

How Do Witches Celebrate Yule?

Witches honor Yule with joyous celebrations, rituals, and traditions steeped in ancient lore. They decorate their altars and homes with evergreen boughs, holly, mistletoe, and candles to welcome the returning light.

Rituals and Spells for Yule

🕯️ Yule Log Ceremony: Carving intentions into a Yule log and burning it symbolizes releasing the old and inviting the new.

🌲 Nature Walks: Connect with nature and the dormant Earth. Collect fallen evergreen branches for decorations.

🔮 Divination Rituals: Perform divination to gain insight into the upcoming year's energies and opportunities.

🕯️ Candle Magic: Light candles in colors symbolizing intentions—gold for prosperity, red for courage, and green for growth.

Yule and Sacred Symbols

✨ The Wheel of the Year: Symbolizing the cyclical nature of life, the wheel turns to the winter solstice, marking the beginning of the solar year.

🌞 The Sun: An emblem of hope and vitality, the return of the sun is celebrated with gratitude and reverence.

Other Yuletide Traditions

🎶 Feasting and Merriment: Share meals with loved ones, celebrating abundance and kinship.

🎁 Gift-Giving: Exchange gifts as tokens of love and appreciation, reflecting the spirit of generosity.

Yule is a time of introspection, gratitude, and setting intentions for the coming year. Whether you're performing rituals, casting spells, or simply embracing the magic of the season, Yule offers an opportunity to connect deeply with the natural rhythms of life. As we honor the returning light, let us kindle the flame of hope within our hearts, celebrating the resilience of the human spirit and the everlasting cycle of life.

May your Yule be blessed with warmth, joy, and the abundance of the season.

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esoteric-chaos · 8 months

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Winter Solstice Masterpost - Spoonie Witch Friendly

The Winter Solstice typically lands around December 21st in the Northern Hemisphere (June 21st for the Southern Hemisphere).

Celebrates the arrival of the longest night, and the light returning after that.

The Winter Solstice is celebrated throughout history in many cultures. Traditional customs such as the burning of the symbolic log, the decorated tree, and wassailing.

Correspondences

Colours

Dark Green

Orange

Red

Gold and silver

White

Black

Blue

Herbal

Bay

Blessed Thistle

Frankincense

Chamomile

Peppermint

Rosemary

Lemongrass

Myrrh

Ginger

Cinnamon

Cardamom

Cloves

Nutmeg

Saffron

Pine

Cedar

Holly

Mistletoe

Cypress

Edibles

Citrus Fruits (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit, etc)

Root Vegetables

Baked goods

Roasted meat

Nuts

Dried Fruit

Stews

Soups

Pomegranates

Gingerbread

Cinnamon or berry breads, cookies, cakes, etc

Solstice log (edible version)

Cranberries

Apples

Eggnog

Hot chocolate

Mulled wine

Wassail

Mead

Spiced apple cider

Tea

Coffee

Animals

Deer

Bear

Goat

Reindeer

Robins

Pig

Cow

Goose

Owl

Fox

Squirrel

Any animal that hibernates

Crystals

Ruby

Orange calcite

Garnet

Amethyst

Clear quartz

Gold

Emerald

Diamond

Bloodstone

Green Calcite

Spiritual meanings & intentions

Rest

Goal setting

Gratitude

Peace

Beginning

Renewal

Kindness

Ritual

shadow work

Rumination and reflection

Self-care

Personal development

Divination work

Rejuvenation

Healing

Embracing the darkness

Solitude

Slumber

Celebrating with family and loved ones

Need some suggestions to celebrate? I got you covered.

High energy celebrations

Feasting with the folk

Homestead decoration

Creation of a symbolic log (to eat or burn)

Making a wreath

Volunteer/charity work

Creation of a solstice altar

Decorating a solstice tree

Renewal ritual

Low energy celebrations

Snow water

Making herbal fire starters

Lighting a candle for ancestors

Singing/humming

Mug cakes or easy bake cookies

No spoon celebrations

Thanking/writing gratitude

Company of loved ones

Eating premade desserts

Listening to music

How you celebrate the holiday does not matter. You can choose to do any activity that feels right. These are only suggestions and remember that you’re enough no matter what.

#Winter Solstice #winter solstice celebration #Winter Solstice correspondences #Winter Solstice magic #chronic illness #witchcraft #witch #spoonie witch #Wheel of the Year #sabbats #spoonie magic #pagan holidays

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avianhasnodignity · 5 months

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my silly little guide to the solstices

summer solstice general themes are rejuvenation, energy, joy, rebirth

celebration ideas are:

crafts like flower crown making, bracelet making, paper crafts, etc. and trading said crafts with each other

cool foods and drinks (ex. fruits and lemonade)

flowers and nature-themed things for decorations

high-energy activities like sports but with low-energy alternatives like board or video games

trading funny and exciting stories with each other

preferably celebrated outside but can be celebrated inside, or a mix of both

winter solstice general themes are relaxation, lasting connection, winter, warmth

celebration ideas are:

gift trading/giving

warm foods and drinks (ex. fresh-baked cookies and hot chocolate)

soft, warm lights, evergreen trees, and snowflakes for decorations

low-energy activities like watching something on tv, board games, or chill video games

trading sweet and touching stories with each other, sharing sentiments you have for people with them

preferably celebrated inside but can be celebrated outside, or a mix of both

these are not guidelines, just my ideas of how people could celebrate and the general themes that should surround the holidays! feel free to suggest ideas in the comments/reblogs and have fun however you choose to celebrate :)

#winter solstice #summer solstice #celebrations #holidays

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buffetlicious · 5 months

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Sending you and your loved ones a very beautiful and blessed Winter Solstice (Dongzhi Festival) with warm rays of sun which will soon bring the season of spring.

忙碌的是生活，离别的是距离，问候的是祝福，期待的是团聚，思念的是情谊，想到的是心意，冬至节日悄悄，温暖慢慢送到，烦恼越来越少，幸福一生。冬至快乐 !

Dongzhi (冬至) literally means “Winter's Arrival”. It is one of the 24 solar terms of China's traditional solar calendar. It has long been celebrated on Winter Solstice when the night is longest and the day is shortest in the Northern Hemisphere. The main Chinese Winter Solstice traditions are worshipping the Heaven and ancestors. Dumplings and Glutinous Rice Balls (汤圆) are popular food eaten during the celebration of the festival in China and many parts of the world.

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lunasapphire · 4 months

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Happy Yuletide, Merry Christmas, Happy Winter Solstice everyone!🤍🎄🪵

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hexora · 5 months

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Winter Associations

Snowflakes: Symbol of uniqueness and individuality, each snowflake is considered magical.

Icicles: Used for spellwork related to clarity and insight.

Winter Solstice: A powerful time for rituals celebrating the return of the sun's energy.

Evergreen Trees: Symbolize life, protection, and continuity during the cold months.

Yule Log: Burned during Yule celebrations for prosperity and protection.

Holly: Represents protection and brings good fortune during winter.

Mistletoe: Used for love spells and protection against negative energy.

Frost: Associated with transformation and purification.

Frozen Lakes: Symbolize stillness and reflection.

Northern Lights: Magical displays in the winter sky, believed to hold spiritual energy.

Wolves: Guardians of winter realms, associated with intuition and instincts.

Candles: Lit for warmth and enlightenment during the dark months.

Hot Cocoa: Used in kitchen witchcraft for comfort and grounding.

Spiced Cider: Associated with abundance and the warmth of hearth and home.

Winter Faeries: Spirits that thrive in the winter, known for mischief and playfulness.

Fur and Wool: Materials associated with warmth and protection.

Citrine Crystals: Linked to the sun's energy, bringing positivity during the dark season.

Winter Animals: Bears, hibernating creatures, and migrating birds symbolize survival and adaptation.

Warming Herbs: Cinnamon, ginger, and cloves for spells related to warmth and protection.

Frosty Windows: Scrying through frost patterns for divination.

Winter Moon: Perform rituals under the light of the cold, bright moon.

Snowy Owl: A symbol of wisdom and magical insight.

Snowball Fight: Playful energy and bonding with nature spirits.

Winter Gardens: Indoor plants associated with winter magic, like poinsettias.

Silver Bells: Used in spells for communication and summoning spirits.

Sleigh Bells: Carries a sense of joy and celebration.

Ice Skating: A ritualistic dance for balance and grace.

Winter Goddesses: Invoke deities like Skadi or Persephone for their winter aspects.

Fir Needle Essential Oil: Used in aromatherapy for grounding and focus.

Frozen Waterfalls: Symbolize the temporary pause in the flow of life.

Snow Hares: Represent transformation and adaptability.

Crystal Snowflakes: Used in rituals for clarity and purification.

Winter Altar Decorations: Incorporate seasonal items like pine cones, acorns, and silver ornaments.

Winter Winds: Believed to carry messages from the spirit world.

Ice Magick: Creating and using ice symbols in spellwork for stability and stillness.

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k00ldino · 5 months

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not to be a “scrooge” or anything but as an ex-christian i really don’t like christmas

#i wish i could enjoy it the same way my raised-atheist buddies do tbh #ex evangelical #ex christian #i like being able to celebrate the winter solstice though #yule is nice

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akimao · 5 months

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Yule 2023

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I wish you all happy holidays and a great winter solstice 😊

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#my art #akimao #art #illustration #yule #yule 2023 #winter solstice #goat #faun #forest #creatures #digital painting #digital art #Pagan #Celebration

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cklukilutz · 5 months

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Cozy DNC glam.

#ffxiv #final fantasy xiv #final fantasy 14 #ff14 #viqo'te #viera #starlight celebration #christmas #winter solstice #xmas

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daphyswitchylibrary · 1 year

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Blessed Yule!

Yule, Yuletide or the winter solstice, happens usually around the 21st to the 25th (it depends for each year!) The winter solstice is a celebration of the longest night and shortest day of the year: after that, days will get longer again! It's a great time to celebrate home, family, friends, and reflect on ourselves. It also celebrates the eternal cycle of light and dark, life and death.

Crystals that are good to have for Yule are Ametrine, Orange Calcite, Ruby, Turquoise, Garnet, Bloodstone, Snowflake Obsidian and Onyx

For food, you can think of fruit (like oranges!), dried fruit, nuts, or even drink cider!

Colors that go well for Yule are, of course, red, green, white, silver and gold!

What to do for Yule

Decorate a Christmas/Yule tree. It's also a great activity if you are still in the broom closet

Bake a Yule log (the cake!), gingerbread cookies, plum pudding, or other recipes you usually make for the holidays. For example, fruit pies are always a big thing in my house during Christmas, so I also bake some for Yule!

Since Yule is a great time for reflection, make sure you take some time for that. Sit down and think about what happened in your life this year, meditate on it, try to see what was good and what was bad, and how to fix/change the latter. Do shadow work. Be grateful, make bullet points of your year's highlights. Using divination tools, like making a tarot spread about yourself/your situation, is also a great way to do that. Sometimes, it's even easier because the tool might bring up points you would've never thought of.

Have fun with family and friends! Yule is about the love and warmth around you, that also goes for the people you love.

Take a cleansing bath or shower! It's time to let go of things that you don't need anymore: and cleansing yourself helps to move on, to get rid of energies that no longer serve you. It will make some space for new things to come!

Go take a walk outside! Go appreciate the cold and how calm winter is.

Watch the sunrise and sunset. Afterall, it is the shortest day of the year, and it's nice to really see it.

With all that being said, I wish a blessed Yule to all! Take care of yourselves and have fun :)

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tetsunabouquet · 5 months

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ITS OFFICIAL! ITS PAST MIDNIGHT! I AM 26!

#tetsutalk #happy birthday #I am definitely one of those people who see their birthday as their favorite day of the year #Even if Christmas usurps it all the time #According to historians Jesus was probably born in September anyways!#But they altered it in the Bible to usursp all the Pagan winter holidays surrounding the winter solstice #Screw whoever rewrote that part of the Bible #Being an XMAS baby is tragic #Yet I still love my birthday #Also in regards to my own cultures Pagan roots our winter solstice celebrations were in honor of my mom's favorite goddess #I feel blessed being born in the sacred period of mother nature #I find that way cooler then Jesus TBH #It feels a bit empowering as a woman

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regina-mortis · 4 months

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Merry Solstice!

#metalhead #metal girl #lithuania #baltic #lithuanian girl #baltic girl #witch #baltic witch #happy holidays #yule #winter solstice #merry yule #merry solstice #gothic fashion #goth girl #yeah i know it was on 22 #but here we traditionally celebrate the 24 #i think in the heathen times it was a whole period not one day #and rn it's syncretic

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