Yule: A Celebration of Light and Warmth
Yule: A Celebration of Light and Warmth
Yule: A Celebration of Light and Warmth
Member Benefits
30% Off All Books - Savings that support storytellers, not stock prices.
Fight Book Bans - Every membership sends a book to LGBTQ+ youth in affected states.
Couldn't load pickup availability
Description
Description
There's just something magical about the Yuletide season, no matter where you live or who you are. As bright candlelight mingles with the smells of pine and warm cookies and we perform our yearly rituals of song and family gatherings, the spirit of peace and goodwill seems to reach the heart of even the most cynical Scrooge.
In the pages of Yule, Dorothy Morrison presents a wonderful potpourri of holiday lore from around the world and throughout history, along with fun crafts, delicious recipe seven a calendar of celebrations for every day in December.
Learn where the traditions of the season originated--for instance, did you know that the ringing of bells was meant to drive away the demons who inhabited the darkest days of the year? That leaving cookies for Santa mirrors the old tradition of leaving a loaf of bread on the table overnight to bring prosperity in the new year? That the Yule log can be traced back to the ancient Greeks?
Need a recipe for wassail or plum pudding? Tips for your holiday party? Want to make the season special by making your own decorative crafts and gifts? That's just a sampling of what's inside.
Best of all, Yule shows that the spirit of the season is universal and, however we chose to celebrate and worship, we can all join together in the spirit of peace, love, and harmony at this special time of year.
About the Author
About the Author
Dorothy Morrison (Louisiana) is a third-degree Wiccan High Priestess of the Georgian Tradition, and she has been an avid practitioner of the Craft for more than fifty years. She founded the Coven of the Crystal Garden in 1986, and she spent many years teaching Wicca to students both in the United States and in Australia.
Dorothy's work has been published in many journals and magazines, including Circle Network News, SageWoman, and Crone Chronicles. She is the author of the acclaimed Everyday Magic, Everyday Moon Magic, Everyday Sun Magic, and Yule.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"...stuffed with truths, fictions, superstitions, and history. There's also practical info, from holiday-oriented recipes to ways to remove Grinchiness from parties."--L.A. Times
"...[A] lighthearted approach to preparing for the holidays."--Booklist
"Yule: A Celebration of Light and Warmth isn't a book for people who want to sit in their armchair and passively read and absorb knowledge. It's for people who want to do."--The Cauldron, a Pagan Forum
"...this guide to Yule is a treasured gift of celebrations."--Heather Froeschl, www.BookReview.com
"...[A]n interesting compendium of folklore, traditions, recipes, and gift and decoration ideas to brighten up the winter holidays."--NAPRA ReView
"Yule is a book for those who love the holiday season in any form. Filled with history and lore of the season, this book truly is 'a celebration of light and warmth, ' as the subtitle so aptly states."--Beth Derochea, Rambles: A Cultural Arts Magazine
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
The Allstora Membership
Membership Perks:
- Save 30% on all online store purchases
- Exclusive access to author's content
- You pay less, but authors still earn double
Membership Terms:
- To access membership discount simply log in and add to cart, discount applied automatically.
- One month free trial, cancel anytime. Membership renews on the 15th of each month.