Greetings heathens and witches,

Welcome to the Horn and Cauldron podcast…

Yule 101: A brief look at History, Practices, and Traditions. We look into early Yule traditions and the histories of pre/post Christian Europe. We dive into the ancient Yule traditions of the Germanic, Pagan, and Anglo-Saxon peoples. Lastly, we explore some of the more modern Yule traditions, from Yule Logs to Wassailing, and all the correspondences in between. So, join us for a brief look at Yule and how to stay sane in these darker months.

Yule 101: A brief look at History, Practices, and Traditions

I. Introduction with Jon and Julie
a. Our Personal history and practices, + 2020 adaptations

II.                   A brief history of Yule pre/post Christian Europe
a.       Early mentions of Yule
b.       The Christianization of Yule Traditions
i.      King Haakon I of Norway

III.                 Other Ancient “Yule” Traditions
a.       Germanic
b.       Pagan
c.       Anglo-Saxon

IV.                A look at Modern Yule Traditions
a.       Log
b.       Goat
c.       Wassailing
d.       Boar
e.       Correspondences

V. Outro / Synopsis
a. Our practices and Staying sane in the darker months.

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