Thursday, December 26, 2013


December 26, 2013
The days are short like my hair, nights as long as my sister's hair.  I am filling up with sadness at the dismal shortage of blog posts here.  I intended for this year to make F&A cozy and a place for memories.  But life got in the way.  Not that it was busy or anything, just life in general.
I haven't lit the yule log. It is just sitting near my non-working fireplace.  No cookies have been baked.  No Yuletide carols near the bonfires.  Not even a pinch of play in the cold air.  Life, is... so odd.
It was my twenty first birthday last Saturday, and plans took a complete 360 towards horribility.  Friends are becoming lost, family is leaving me behind while in a way... this is a way of progressing forward.  Yesterday was Christmas & My sister decided to spend it with a family who threatened me on facebook.  Where is the logic in that?
And finally, where does 2014 lead me?  Hopefully somewhere great. I want to travel and leave this place behind.  Discovering the world is my only comfort & Joy.

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Yule & Modra's night (Mother's night)

Hello everyone!  Sorry I haven't posted in a while.  I know not a lot of folks read my blog, but I'd like to post more regardless of the traffic.
Today is my 21st Birthday!  While I don't drink much, I will make an exception for this special occasion.  Thing is, the 21st (which IS today) is Yule.  So, I will be celebrating the two together.
I have learned that Yule spans out for 12 days, hence the origins for "The 12 days of Christmas".  So, what better to let you all know a little bit about the lore, days/nights of the year, as well as some websites who will be able to provide more details about the Sabbat.
Since I am going to be busy tonight, I thought I would give a little insight on the holiday.  I have sourced out pretty much all of my information, and will link the sources after each passage.

 
 

THE 12 DAYS & NIGHTS

(MY FAMILY'S) TRADITIONS
1. Yuletide Carols - These are fun to sing while you light the yule log!  Growing up Southern Baptist Christian, I would always go out and sing Christmas carols.
2. Baked goods - Check out my Pinterest board to view some yummy treats and inspiration.
LINKS

I am also participating in Pagan Health & Fitness for the whole winter!  To learn more about it & to sign up, please visit their website.