Every year that passes, I become more accustomed to celebrating the seasonal holidays. It is not something my family has ever done, so Joel and I have had to do a lot of research, and from that we’ve started establishing our own traditions. I become more confident in my knowledge about the celebrations and customs as time goes on, and I think that by the time we have children we’ll be able to raise them with a solid foundation of our practices.
I wish that Joel and I could connect with nature more right now for the solstices and equinoxes, but something I’ve learned is that it all starts in the mind. I’m becoming more aware of what and how to celebrate in the space that I’m in now. If I can’t go out in the snow and sit next to a fire, then I’ll do some midwinter cleaning, bake something special, write my intentions, and make my home as cozy as possible. And that’s exactly what I did!
Since I started celebrating Yule, it has become one of my favorite holidays. I no longer feel pressured to do all of the typical things that most people think they need to do during December. I realized this after learning that Yule is supposed to be a period of rest and reflection. Feast and gatherings as well, of course, but in a more subdued sense.
I am so excited to see what new traditions I have for the 2021 Winter Solstice, and to keep strengthening the ones I have now.
I hope you had a magical holiday. Talk to you soon ♥
Beautiful glimpse into a few moments in your life. Beautiful blog Julia <3
Hey Gina! Thank you so much 💚 It has been really fun making these blog posts. I appreciate your taking the time to pop by 🥰