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“YULE” On the arrival day of the Winter Solstice, we observe Yule (December 21-22) Also known as Jul, Yule predates the Christmas holiday by thousands of years. Linguists debate the origin of the word Yule. Some suggest the word is derived from “Iul,” the Anglo-Saxon word for wheel. This makes a connection to a Celtic calendar, the Wheel of the Year. However, in the Norse culture, “Jul” refers to the god, Odin. Odin was celebrated during Yule as well. Yule celebrations included bonfires, decorating with holly, mistletoe, and the boughs of evergreen trees, ritual sacrifices, feasts, and gift-giving. Yule comes up on December 21 every yearly, on the winter solstice. It is the shortest day and longest night of the year, as the Sun gets its lowest elevation in the sky. Apart from the marking of a new season, the winter solstice also holds a significant symbol for the Sun. It appears to stand still on this day, it’s believed that the Sun is going through a rebirth. It would then gain momentum after the solstice. The holiday also depicts several pagan beliefs, especially that of the Holly King handing over power to the Oak King, ushering in a new season of light. Many of the traditions we use at Christmastime were borrowed from Yule traditions of old. Whether they are from myths, feasts, folklore, ancient beliefs, oral stories told, or festivals, we have woven them into the fabric of our modern-day customs. All the above form the crust of the Yule celebration. But, as stated earlier, it is even more symbolic in that it helped our ancestors to determine times and seasons. Understanding times and seasons was usually the difference between life and death, food availability and famine, victory and defeat, and many other things. With the introduction of Christianity, the Yule celebration has been linked with Christmas traditions too. It’s thought that December 25 was chosen to celebrate the birth of Christ because it is the renewal period. Yule and Christmas both share certain similarities, and they often overlap as well. #wintersolstice #decembersolstice #winterseason #winter #yule #yulelog #yuletide #yuleseason #mystique #Spiritique https://www.instagram.com/p/CmbphMeSLbU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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🎄Yule altar🌟 #yule #yuletide #yulealtar #yuleblessings #yuleseason #altar #paganaltar #paganism #heathen #witch #witchcraft #witchaltar #merryyule #holly #hollyberry #hollyberries #norsegods #slavic #slavicgods #skull #realskull #roedeerskull #goatskull #vultureculture #freyja #freyr #odin #veles #svantovit #rodnovery https://www.instagram.com/p/CmlhenOKRqo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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So this is my #2022 #ornament #haul from @dollartree and @walmart for the #yuleseason but our tree might end up looking like a #hannukahbush . Which Skot likes sense he identifies as Jewish. Mm.. makes me wanna play dreidle for kisses @hersheys https://www.instagram.com/p/ClrfiaKOYPB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Old friends, Lewis chessmen set Berserkers recreated in bone - visit z-rune.com/store to know more #lewischessmen #berserker #gift #netsuke #yuleseason #christmasgifts #vikingchess https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck9QjIKrO-h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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"Beneath the tree of light and life, a blessing at this season of Yule! To all that sit at my hearth, today we are brothers, we are family, and I drink to your health! Today we do not fight, We bear no one ill will. Today is a day to offer hospitality to all that cross my threshold in the name of the season." Welcome to Yuletide! Get your holiday favourites and rock this season❤️❤️❤️❤️ . . . Visit Website - 👉 https://corsetsnmore.com/ . . .
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#TOA Navidad!!! ❄️💖✨ Here’s for another year full of highs and lows but hoping you had the absolute fun on Christmas day and enjoy this #yuleseason My art for the collab by @ssssuue #TalesOfChristmas ✨ Posada Navideña themed 😆🎄 Take a look to her account to see the gorgeous edit they made and all the artwork from the artists 🥺✨ #veeillustration #veeillustrates #talesofarcadia #wizardstalesofarcadia #trollhunters #talesofarcadiafanart #posadanavideña #toachristmas #toanavidad (at Arcadia Oaks) https://www.instagram.com/vee_disegno7/p/CX9CPYilGS_/?utm_medium=tumblr
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Day 7 of my 12 days if Yule. This is our Pumpkin. She's a fiery Sagittarius with a taste for adventure and a love just abiut everything. She keeps us on our toes, but we wouldn't have it any other way. Another amazing family Yule photo from @knhphotography2020 ! #nassetortizyule #yuletide #yuleseason https://www.instagram.com/p/CJUczlYgSYf/?igshid=r4x1hwxojtdy
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👑🖤💍✨ #selfie #septumpiercing #sparkles #2weekstillYule #yuleseason #ownedandcollared #greenismyfavoritecolour #snapchatfilter #wicca (at Marmet, West Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5yYJ96Jqcmo92FxColwHRKnIax4IQ4ZOPNOtA0/?igshid=xfnlat9nl87n
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Yule Ball Number Two (Or Another Reason for Hermione to Fangirl)
The Decorating Committee had done a fine job, Hermione thought as she stepped through the doorway. The white marble stairs had been polished to perfection, the lanterns were glowing brighter than ever, and even the colors of the stained glass in the windows shone brightly. They had also added a special glowing magical shield that prevented anyone from seeing into the ballroom and from seeing anyone outside. A useful piece of work really.
Hermione wiped her hands on her ice blue dress nervously. She wanted everything to go perfectly tonight. It was hard work, setting up for another Yule Ball in their eighth year. It was her idea of course, just another way to promote house unity. She even managed to get Harry to join the decorating committee, but let Ron be because she knew he was very busy with something he was doing this year. She was happy to see Harry so happy again, she knew how lost he had been after the war. She reckoned that a bit of work would take his mind off of things and make him happy even. And it had worked. Harry was eating more, his face was more flushed and he was almost always smiling now. She knew that another part of the reason he was happy was because he was seeing someone as well. And she thought she knew who it was already. But Harry promised her she’d find out tonight, so she was still itching to know if she was right or not.
She wondered where Ron was as she passed people on the stairway staring at her. She knew Harry was going to help him dress up tonight, but she was still worried, because her best friend didn’t exactly have a blast fashion sense now did he? She quickly looked down at her ice dress, which had a sweetheart neckline and sleeves that weren’t quite on her shoulders. She had been patiently working on her appearance for tonight because this was a night she wanted to remember always. Today, her hair was up in an elegant twist, with a lock of hair dangling down by the side of her face and a few strands of hair peeking out from her bun and dangling at the nape of her neck. Her lips were a deep red, and to say so herself, she was proud of how she’d done with her appearance tonight.
She stopped at the edge of the stairs, only one step down and took in the room. It was big and spacious, perfect for a night of dancing and fun. To add more inter-house unity to the night, she had invited the other eighth years to the Gryffindor common room when it got late for some fun games she had planned out with Seamus and Dean. There were already people dancing on the dance floor and some were sitting by the tables in a corner. But still no sign of Harry or Ron. She walked down the stairs, her plain black flats clacking against marble. Just as she got to the bottom-
“‘Mione!” A very familiar voice called to her and she turned around, grinning.
“Harry!” She called back, waving.
Harry ran to her and gave her a quick hug. “Hey, you sure do clean up nice ‘Mione.”
“So do you,” She said, smiling. “Waiting for someone?” Harry was wearing deep green wizarding formal dress robes with a gold embroidery. They certainly looked expensive and brought out Harry’s eyes, she noticed. She tried scanning the room for someone wearing something similar, but nothing. She turned back to him and placed her hands on her hips, expecting an answer.
He smiled at her and shrugged. “Maybe.”
“Where’s Ron?” She asked, smiling.
Harry laughed. “Well, someone told him to make a ‘dramatic entrance’, so he won’t be here for a few minutes.” He shook his head fondly, and she laughed.
“Who told him to make a ‘dramatic entrance’? I’m sure it wasn’t you.” Harry looked at her and then started laughing.
“Merlin, ‘Mione, just how well do you know me? When have I ever told anyone to make a dramatic entrance?”
“Ugh, where is he? I swear if he doesn’t show up in the next thirty seconds, I’m dancing with you.”
Harry’s eyes glittered mischievously. “Sorry, but I’m spoken for tonight.”
“Great, then I should just find someone to dance with then? Maybe punish Ron for not getting here on time?”
Harry laughed and pretended to look disgusted. “Ew, keep you and your kinky fantasies away from me!”
“Fine, I guess since you’re not willing to dance with me, then Neville’s over there looking lonely. I think Hannah hasn’t shown up yet, that’s why. Ok, bye Harry!”
“I don’t think that will be necessary.” Another voice cuts in and she whips around, elated to see the sight of red hair and freckles.
“Ron!” She yelled happily and launched herself into his welcoming arms. “What kept you?”
“Well, someone wanted me to make a dramatic entrance that will, and I quote, ‘impress that girlfriend of yours’.” Ron was wearing a jet black muggle suit and an ice blue tie to match her dress. He looked so handsome tonight. Who had dressed him up?
“Come on, tell me,” She smiled at him and batted her eyelashes. “Who is it?”
“Sorry,” Ron pretended to zip his lips. “but I swore to Harry that I wouldn’t tell you.”
“Come on, please?” She tried.
“Uh, he made me do an Unbreakable Vow.”
“Wait, what?” Hermione was shocked.
“No, but with....er...different consequences.” His face turned red and she smiled at him.
“That’s okay, I’ll find out tonight anyway. Wanna dance?”
“Why would I ever say no?”
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It was probably almost ten o’ clock, and Hermione still didn’t find out who Harry was with yet. “Come on Harry.” She muttered under her breath. She took a sip of her punch and watched Harry, who was currently drinking water. She had mostly seen him dancing alone, but sometimes she saw him dancing with Luna, and then Ginny. But the two girls were together, so that didn’t make any sense unless.....were they in a threesome?
Then someone walked up to Harry. Malfoy? Draco had been extremely quiet this year, and she knew he was also on the Decorating Committee as well. He seemed very lonely this year, but now he wore his trademark smirk as he approached Harry. What was he going to do? Hermione was so focused on the blond head, that she completely forgot about her punch.
“Hey, Potter. Want to dance?” Draco smirked at Harry and she could practically feel the sparks flying. It had to be Malfoy, it had to be.
“Sorry, but I’m already spoken for tonight.” Harry said, also smirking now. Hermione was shocked. She was so sure it was Malfoy, even before the dance. Maybe it wasn’t him. But then who could it be?
“Well, they must be an absolute saint to put up with you, Potter.”
“Ah, well, that they are. But you know me. This person is...special.”
Malfoy’s eyes softened a bit, but he kept the smirk on. “What are they like?”
“Well,” Harry said, evidently thinking, “they are extremely infuriating and annoying. They are about this tall.” His hand went up to the top of Malfoy’s head, and Hermione’s heart seemed to stop beating. “I swear, they’re like this big prickly cactus, but you know what Malfoy? They’re so beautiful and kind and I think I’m in love with them. No, scratch that. I know I’m in love with them.”
Ron came up behind Hermione. “Watcha looking at?”
Malfoy stepped closer to Harry. “You say you love them?” Hermione’s kept staring, ignoring Ron’s question.
Harry smiled that huge smile that always made others smile, and Malfoy did smile then. “I do. I do love them so much it hurts.”
Malfoy smiled at Harry. “So, if you’re done ranting about your lover, then care to dance?”
Harry smiled. “Actually, I think I’m going to kiss my lover right now.” And took another step closer to Malfoy. Hermione was practically screaming kiss kiss kiss in her head. The two were nose to nose now.
For one moment, Harry turned around. “You watching this ‘Mione?” And then he turned around and with one swift movement, kissed Malfoy in front of everyone. Ron cheered behind her while she let herself smile in giddy happiness. Wow, the two were in love! She kept staring at the entwined couple. What could be better than this?
She turned at a tap on her shoulder and then saw Ron looking at her with so much love in his eyes that she practically melted right there.
“Hermione? You know I love you, right?”
“Yes, and I love you as well Ron, but-”
He held up a hand to stop her. “Hermione Jean Granger, I love you so much. More than you can ever know. And you know a lot.” He dropped to one knee and Hermione gasped, her hands flying to cover her mouth. This couldn’t be happening. Was it some kind of dream?
“Hermione, I’ve known you for so long. And I don’t want to make my speech that long because I definitely don’t want to make you fall asleep. So, will you marry me?”
“Ron,” she said, smiling from ear to ear, “why in the whole world would I ever say no?”
He jumped up and placed the gorgeous sapphire ring on her finger, complete with diamonds. It was beautiful. She looked at him. “I love you,” she told him.
“And you know I love you as well, Hermione.” And then he kissed her and everyone was whooping and cheering for them while the fireworks exploded behind her closed eyelids.
Best Yule Ball ever.
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I also thought I should draw art for this and so after about three days of fixing hair, dresses, and the whole background in general, here it is: Yule Ball Number Two Art. I feel like I might make a continuation of this fic and do more art for it, so the post will constantly change, so get ready for that!
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Our holiday picture with our #cats. @le066 #HappyYule #Yuleseason #Neopagans #Pagan #Christmastide #WheeloftheYear #Winterfestivals #Christmas #PaganRoots #NeoPaganism #Xmas #Paganism #wintersolstice #cat #catsofinstagram #jonesycat l #instacat #catgram #cats #gato #gatosdeinstagram #jonesy #feline #felines #Lucifer #Yule #metalhead #headbanger #instametal #metalhead #metalasfuck https://www.instagram.com/p/CJU7XF1nP4W/?igshid=sq2sst7rbi6w
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From our family, to yours! *Even incomplete without auntie Jenny @zjenny2147 on our photo together Wishing everyone a have a merry & blessed Christmas Sunday to everyone 🎄💖💛 God is good 🙏🏻 @elsie_conda #winter #wintetsolstice #decembersolstice #winterseason #yule #yulelog #yuleseason #yuleblessings #christmas2022 #christmas #christmasseason #merrychristmas #happyholidays #Spiritique #mindfulness #Spiritual #Spirituality #mystical #mystique #mystic #mysticisim #spiritualsunday #yuletide #yuletideseason #blessedsunday #catholique #catholiques #amihan #amihanseason #blessed https://www.instagram.com/p/Cml8tehyAl4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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🎄Yule is coming✨ Comme souvent, j’ai un peu de mal à me mettre dans l’ambiance de Yule à l’avance et à le préparer dignement, même si cette année le climat m’a donné un petit coup de pouce (contrairement à l’année dernière ou en plus de ma Grinch attitude, il faisait 20 degrés tout le mois de décembre). J’essaie donc de m’aider à grands coups de déco, mais surtout grâce à la (re)lecture de cette petite pépite bourrée d’idées et d’inspirations, que j’accompagne d’une préparation énergétique avec le merveilleux baume de Yule concocté par @aura.alchemia (un vrai bonheur olfactif, que j’intègre à ma célébration et à mon travail sur mes failles en cette période difficile). Le programme commence à se dessiner doucement : petit rituel de protection de la maison, hommage à l’esprit du foyer, accueil du Père Hiver et du solstice, rituel de la bûche pendant 12 nuits et peut-être un petit sortilège si je trouve le temps et l’inspiration nécessaires. Et vous, qu’avez-vous prévu pour accueillir l’hiver ? #yule #yuletide #yuleseason #yuletree #yuletideseason #yuleiscoming #winter #winteriscoming #christmastree #christmasdecor #christmasdecorations #candlelight #magic #wheeloftheyear #celebration #wintersolstice #winterseason #wintervibes #winterdecor #winterdecoration #book #bookworm #booklover #read #reading #readingtime #witch #witchcraft #pagan #paganism 📚 Yule, Susan Pesznecker, @editionsdanae ⭐️ Baume Yule par @aura.alchemia https://www.instagram.com/p/CmGp-wVKAwf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Holiday treats! its so cute, colorful and yummy Brownies Thanks ate MariCor! 🎅❄❤🌲⛄ #holiday #Treats #Sweets #brownies #JustLove #presents #gift #christmas #YuleSeason #coffee #foodporn #MNL #instagramhub #instagood #instagram #philippines #photography #vsco #festive #Celebration #vscocam #aesthetic #magical #Pagan #bake #chocolate (at Sigma, Capiz)
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My wish... To each one of you, believers and not believers, is joy, happiness, and compassion with yourself, prosperity & lots of hugs and smiles from those you love 🌹❤️💕
Today, and everyday...
Happy Winter ❄️
Merry Christmas 🎄
Blessed Yule 🎋
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God Odin with Sword in ritual helmet Historical Artifacts collection www.z-rune.com #historical #viking #art #shop #norseart #store #oagan #gifts #yuleseason #yulevikinggifts https://www.instagram.com/p/CQNi6U-HvzK/?utm_medium=tumblr
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