Traditions that Unite Us: Rebirth of Light
Winter Solstice/Yule celebrates the return of the sun.
A candle is lit on the eve of the Winter Solstice and is kept glowing until sunrise, celebrating the return of the sun after the darkest night of the year.
Yule also holds spiritual and magical significance, seen as 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.
For pagans and Wiccans, Yule holds immense significance as a time of transition, rebirth and renewal.
This year, Winter Solstice and the beginning of the 13 days of Yule fall on Dec. 21 in the Northern Hemisphere.
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Author summary: Winter Solstice/Yule celebrates the sun's return.
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