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While many a creature can be associated with the Christmas season (reindeer, polar bears, penguins etc) there is one that may actually deserve the spot as Christmas Mascot more than the others.   Yes, more than Rudolph.  That animal is the Goat, or Julbock. The Yule Goat has been dropping off presents during the Holiday season years before Santa. Even before Nativity scenes and Christianity became what we think of with Yuletide traditions.   The Yule goats origins came from Pagan Scandinavia.  A popular theory is that the celebration of the goat is in connection to the Norse god Thor, who rode through the sky in a chariot drawn by two goats who were named Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr, similar to Santa and his reindeer.  It's said that in Sweden, people thought the Yule goat was an invisible spirit that would appear some time before Christmas to make sure that the Yule preparations were done right. The story of the Julbock aren't always merry and br...

  This year will be the first year for many witches that they don't spend it with their friends, family, or coven. 2020 has been difficult for most of us, but lucky for you I am used to doing this alone and am here with some tips. Decorate One of the simplist ways to celebrate the season is to decorate your space. Whether it's your whole home, an alter, or just a little space you've set aside. Pine cones, cinnamon sticks, oak, holly, misteltoe and ivy are all traditional Yule decorations and are pretty easy to get your hands on even if you're in the Broom Closet.  Traditional orange pomanders and orange slice ornaments are another great way to add a little Yule flair to your home this season.  Yule Ornaments/Gifts Much like Christmas, Yule is a time of sharing and gifting. I have been making Yule ornaments for friends and casting a spell for prosperity and protection for them and their kin. It gives me time to focus on my craft, think about the people I love, and give t...