On the longest night of the year, December 21st, the Goddess gives birth to the Sun God and hope for new light is reborn. Yule is a time of awakening to new goals and leaving old regrets behind. Yule coincides closely with the Christian Christmas celebration. Christmas was once a movable feast celebrated many different times during the year. The choice of December 25 was made by the Pope Julius I in the fourth century AD because this coincided with the pagan rituals of Winter Solstice, or Return of the Sun. The intent as always was to replace the pagan celebration with the Christian one.

The Christian tradition of a Christmas tree has its origins in the Pagan Yule celebration. Pagan families would bring a live tree into the home so the wood spirits would have a place to keep warm during the cold winter months. Bells were hung in the limbs so you could tell when a spirit was present.

Food and treats were hung on the branches for the spirits to eat and a five-pointed star, the pentagram, symbol of the five elements, was placed atop the tree. The colors of the season, red and green, also are of Pagan origin, as is the custom of exchanging gifts.

We are reminded of the Horned God in Sanats Reindeer. You will find that many traditional Christmas decorations have some type of Pagan ancestry or significance that can be added to your Yule holiday. Yule is celebrated by fire and the use of a Yule log. If you choose to burn a Yule log, select a proper log of oak or pine (never Elder). Carve or chalk upon it a figure of the Sun (a rayed disc) or the Horned God (a horned circle). Set it alight in the fireplace at dusk, on the Winter Solstice. This is a graphic representation of the rebirth of the God within the sacred fire of the Mother Goddess. As the log burns, visualize the Sun shining within it and think of the coming warmer days. Traditionally, a portion of the Yule Log is saved to be used in lighting next year's log. This piece is kept throughout the year to protect the home.

Join us for a Psychic Fair to be held Sunday December 07, 2003 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Brass Unicorn.  Wander the Store and see all the wonderful items brought in for Yule time.  Besides Psychic Readings, have your Horoscope cast and get pictures and reports of your Aura and Chakras.  Aura Chakra Photos and Astrological Charts are suitable for framing and make very personal gifts for your loved ones.  Calendar of Events.

We are so grateful to all of our customers who have contributed to the Toys 4 Tots container at the store.  As you can see, it is filling fast!  Remember, a donation of a toy valued at $10 or more will return a 10% discount on your holiday shopping.