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Llewellyn's Little Book of Yule
Filled with dozens of magical tips, recipes, crafts, and spells, Llewellyn's Little Book of Yule shares everything you need to make your Yuletide memorable and enchanting. From wassail blessings to the spirits of the solstice, this book delves into the lore of familiar traditions as well as observances that may be brand new to you, making it an invaluable resource for bringing meaning and magic to your holiday season.
240 pages, Hardcover
Published September 8, 2020
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May 27, 2020
I really enjoyed this one! I learned so much about all the different 'Christmas' like holidays around this time of the year and I love learning anything I can about Krampus, so that's a bonus! I even learned what Saturnalia wine is and how to make it!
My only compliant is that I felt this book explained how to make Christmas more Pagan and not how to actually celebrate Yule... if that makes any sense. I know that Christians took Yule and made it their own to get people into the church, so they're a lot a like in some ways but still, I just didn't like that part. Still a great little book with a lot of info and I really enjoy reading this author, he's very down to earth and I can understand him easily.
Fully recommend!
My only compliant is that I felt this book explained how to make Christmas more Pagan and not how to actually celebrate Yule... if that makes any sense. I know that Christians took Yule and made it their own to get people into the church, so they're a lot a like in some ways but still, I just didn't like that part. Still a great little book with a lot of info and I really enjoy reading this author, he's very down to earth and I can understand him easily.
Fully recommend!
July 10, 2020
Although this book talks about winter celebrations, has some recipes, crafts and such, I found it a bit frustrating. It was more "make Christmas a bit more Yule-like" rather than a book about Yule.
May 24, 2020
I don’t usually leave a review for books I dislike but I was so upset about this book so here goes....
I was expecting more of a straight up winter solstice/ Yule book rather than this glorification of Christianity and the Christian holiday Christmas. Rather weird coming from a self proclaimed Gardenarian witch. Ok so he loves the Christmas and you might too. This book will help you paganise you’re Christmas festival - which is odd to me but if want to go to church and then return home to \practice the dark arts we’ll that’s your business.
Where the authors lack of research skills really shines is where he dismisses Sundbloms illustrations as an 1980’s myth. He goes on to state that Shaman do not ingest agaric mushrooms, nor that they have much to do with reindeer
Haddon Sundblom was a Finnish/Swedish American immigrant who came to prominence via his much loved illustrations. One in particular depicting santa in the 1920s for Coca Cola.
Sundblom who is rumoured to have been of Sami decent, portrayed Santa in relation to Sami myth. Sami shamans were known for wearing red leather trimmed in reindeer fur. The Sami were mainly reindeer herders on the tundra and practice reindeer magick. In particular the Shaminic tradition of drinking reindeer urine. Reindeer eat lychen and agaric mushrooms. In this ritual the shaman would get high and their urine would be shared buy up to 4 lots of people down the line. This is now outlawed but still practiced.
Once high, hallucinations would give way. The symbolism of Santa in his reindeer sleigh flying ‘high’ in the air is a nod.
Why am I so pissed? This is a culture that has survived genocide right up to the 1970’s where Sami women where still being forcefully sterilised. The author dismissal is no different to saying the Jewish Holocaust is a hoax.
*eARC supplied by publisher and Netgalley
I was expecting more of a straight up winter solstice/ Yule book rather than this glorification of Christianity and the Christian holiday Christmas. Rather weird coming from a self proclaimed Gardenarian witch. Ok so he loves the Christmas and you might too. This book will help you paganise you’re Christmas festival - which is odd to me but if want to go to church and then return home to \practice the dark arts we’ll that’s your business.
Where the authors lack of research skills really shines is where he dismisses Sundbloms illustrations as an 1980’s myth. He goes on to state that Shaman do not ingest agaric mushrooms, nor that they have much to do with reindeer
Haddon Sundblom was a Finnish/Swedish American immigrant who came to prominence via his much loved illustrations. One in particular depicting santa in the 1920s for Coca Cola.
Sundblom who is rumoured to have been of Sami decent, portrayed Santa in relation to Sami myth. Sami shamans were known for wearing red leather trimmed in reindeer fur. The Sami were mainly reindeer herders on the tundra and practice reindeer magick. In particular the Shaminic tradition of drinking reindeer urine. Reindeer eat lychen and agaric mushrooms. In this ritual the shaman would get high and their urine would be shared buy up to 4 lots of people down the line. This is now outlawed but still practiced.
Once high, hallucinations would give way. The symbolism of Santa in his reindeer sleigh flying ‘high’ in the air is a nod.
Why am I so pissed? This is a culture that has survived genocide right up to the 1970’s where Sami women where still being forcefully sterilised. The author dismissal is no different to saying the Jewish Holocaust is a hoax.
*eARC supplied by publisher and Netgalley
December 7, 2020
As others have said, this Yule book is more Christmas. Some interesting things like Krampus magick are included but honestly my notes are only half a page long for this nearly 300-page read. What a disappointment.
Notes:
Clary sage spritzed in entertaining spaces for clarity and to keep conversations civil.
Quartz to keep conversations running smoothly.
Scent invitations with peppermint oil to help guests remember to show up on time.
Seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Wassail recipe.
La Befana and Babushka origins.
Krampus magic.
Icelandic Yule lads.
Nutcracker ballet Hoffman and Alexander Dumas.
Magi equals Astrologer? Also, star Bethlehem possible conjunction in Aquarius. Does Mankey mean Pisces? Fish reference and age of Pisces not Aquarius.
Notes:
Clary sage spritzed in entertaining spaces for clarity and to keep conversations civil.
Quartz to keep conversations running smoothly.
Scent invitations with peppermint oil to help guests remember to show up on time.
Seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Wassail recipe.
La Befana and Babushka origins.
Krampus magic.
Icelandic Yule lads.
Nutcracker ballet Hoffman and Alexander Dumas.
Magi equals Astrologer? Also, star Bethlehem possible conjunction in Aquarius. Does Mankey mean Pisces? Fish reference and age of Pisces not Aquarius.
December 10, 2020
WAY too Christian for a book I thought was going to be about pagan practices to celebrate the Yule season. It basically reads like a Wikipedia entry for the history of Christmas.
August 31, 2020
The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
A little book packed with useful information about Yule filled with history, tips and even recipes. A great introduction along with a bunch of ideas on how to make Christmastime more pagan.
A little book packed with useful information about Yule filled with history, tips and even recipes. A great introduction along with a bunch of ideas on how to make Christmastime more pagan.
June 28, 2020
I adore the holidays. At the top of that list is Christmas and virtually everything that leads up to it. Shopping, planning, cooking, crafting. As a solitary witch, I believe Christmas is filled with magic doings, well wishes and gifting others in many ways. But what exactly is Yule and how does it fit? I've often wondered this but other than a decorated log on the table, I've never really looked into it. I know it has historical value and pagan roots but that was the extent of my knowledge until Llewellyn's Little Book of Yule by Jason Mankey appeared in my sight. I jumped at the chance to review an advance copy in exchange for an honest review because I needed to know more and I am a big fan of Llewellyn's Little Book series offerings.
What I found is a delightful, easy to read book filled with history, craft and recipes. The author does a wonderful job of explaining things in a way that makes the reader feel as though they are simply conversing with a friend. I found the exercises to be beneficial and easy to do without a long list of hard to acquire materials (think sage, sea salt, peppermint oil, quartz). I look forward to invoking Santa's spirit in my home, using spell work for parking spots and long lines and crafting magical ornaments. This is most definitely a book that will be in my hands on publication!
Many thanks to Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this advanced electronic copy in exchange for this honest and authentic review.
What I found is a delightful, easy to read book filled with history, craft and recipes. The author does a wonderful job of explaining things in a way that makes the reader feel as though they are simply conversing with a friend. I found the exercises to be beneficial and easy to do without a long list of hard to acquire materials (think sage, sea salt, peppermint oil, quartz). I look forward to invoking Santa's spirit in my home, using spell work for parking spots and long lines and crafting magical ornaments. This is most definitely a book that will be in my hands on publication!
Many thanks to Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd. and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this advanced electronic copy in exchange for this honest and authentic review.
November 24, 2020
This review originally appeared on The Magical Buffet's website on 11/24/2020.
You might remember that I really loved Jason Mankey’s book “Witch’s Wheel of the Year”. If not, I loved it. I made sure to keep an eye out for what would be published from him next. When it turned out to be “Llewellyn’s Little Book of Yule”, I reached out to Llewellyn for a copy, even though I expected it to just be a repacking of the Yule stuff from “Witch’s Wheel of the Year”. I was wrong.
Considering how great “Witch’s Wheel of the Year” was, I should have known that Mankey wouldn’t just phone it in for “Llewellyn’s Little Book of Yule”. What I wasn’t prepared for was the sheer abundance of enthusiasm Mankey for all things winter holiday. Normally I don’t look at reviews or ratings for books I plan on reviewing, but I couldn’t help but notice that many readers were disappointed in the lack of laser focus on Yule. I suppose it’s a fair criticism, considering the title is “Llewellyn’s Little Book of YULE”, however, what some found a weakness I found a strength. Just like in “Witch’s Wheel of the Year”, Mankey is effortlessly inclusive, working to make sure all holidays from right after American Thanksgiving through the New Year. In a world of overlapping religions and traditions, “Llewellyn’s Little Book of Yule” does an excellent job guiding you in ways to incorporate as many, or as few, observances as you wish.
Honestly, don’t go into the holiday season without “Llewellyn’s Little Book of Yule” by Jason Mankey.
You might remember that I really loved Jason Mankey’s book “Witch’s Wheel of the Year”. If not, I loved it. I made sure to keep an eye out for what would be published from him next. When it turned out to be “Llewellyn’s Little Book of Yule”, I reached out to Llewellyn for a copy, even though I expected it to just be a repacking of the Yule stuff from “Witch’s Wheel of the Year”. I was wrong.
Considering how great “Witch’s Wheel of the Year” was, I should have known that Mankey wouldn’t just phone it in for “Llewellyn’s Little Book of Yule”. What I wasn’t prepared for was the sheer abundance of enthusiasm Mankey for all things winter holiday. Normally I don’t look at reviews or ratings for books I plan on reviewing, but I couldn’t help but notice that many readers were disappointed in the lack of laser focus on Yule. I suppose it’s a fair criticism, considering the title is “Llewellyn’s Little Book of YULE”, however, what some found a weakness I found a strength. Just like in “Witch’s Wheel of the Year”, Mankey is effortlessly inclusive, working to make sure all holidays from right after American Thanksgiving through the New Year. In a world of overlapping religions and traditions, “Llewellyn’s Little Book of Yule” does an excellent job guiding you in ways to incorporate as many, or as few, observances as you wish.
Honestly, don’t go into the holiday season without “Llewellyn’s Little Book of Yule” by Jason Mankey.
March 26, 2023
There is no way that in this day and age naivety can be an excuse about the history of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. There is no way that he can say that Thanksgiving in the U.S. is about thanking the Indigenous peoples of that country. He may say he is personally thankful but that's not ever what Thanksgiving was about or is currently about. If he doesn't know this than he desperately needs to read history books and speak to Indigenous peoples. It's an odd thing for him to say in one instance that in chalking the door the number 20 is for the century (it should be 21) and then in another instance on the same subject say that 20 represents the first two numbers of the year. A lot of what he has in this book is supposition and not really based on fact despite his small bibliography. I mean honestly if the three wise men are myth what's to say that Jesus isn't a myth? Last year I researched Krampus, with no mention of Thor/Odin/Hel in the mix, and it is a Christian creation. Apparently in the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe Christians wanted to scare the shit out of people in order to believe in Christianity! While later on Krampus, in some areas, was considered a highly sexualised creation that is a more recent development comparatively speaking. Note it should be considered sexualised and not "have a way with the ladies" which despite the author talking about consent later on this doesn't seem very consensual language! Also I think it should be highly advisable to have discussed at length cultural appropriation. Unfortunately many people claiming the wicca/witch beliefs/path have engaged in cultural appropriation, which is always at the expense of others. Also what has yet to be agreed on doesn't mean something is "shrouded in mystery" and in fact I'm sure if Mankey had done some thorough research it would be less of a mystery. I can never understand why wicca/witch believers are convinced that even though Pliny is a dubious source for "druids" people should take his word for it! On a level I wanted to rate this higher but in all honesty his wanton ignorance on the above matters prevented me from doing so. A little of it is nice and cozy but the overall put together is not so.
January 24, 2022
Llewellyn's Little Book of Yule by Jason Mankey is packed with over 200 pages of helpful and interesting information on the holiday season of Yule.
I own several books on Yule and the Winter Solstice season and this is my favorite quick references of them all as it organizes all the important aspects into one easy to use and carry guide.
It gives you the history from the earliest pagans up to when Christianity overtook the season with Christmas. It even goes over holidays during the Yule season that you might want to celebrate based on your beliefs and culture and put on a calendar which is also an activity in the book to make.
There are so many recipes included in this book such as how to make Saturnalia wine, Wassail, marzipan, and a Yule log. Along with this are important activities and traditions for the season such as chalking the door for Three Kings, traditional German candle divination for New Year Eve, making a mistletoe sachet and the meaning and history behind it, making magical ornaments to decorate for the season, making a necklace to honor the spirit of Krampus, Befana house sweeping for the New Year, and many more!
The only downside to this book is it is heavy on Christian influenced practices in the Yule season and is more modern in its approach. I would have liked to have seen a more pagan view point stripped of the Christian influences but unfortunately Christianity has taken over many olden practices and done a pretty good job at doing so. For that I have to deduct two stars unfortunately from my rating.
Thanks to Netgalley, publisher and author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I own several books on Yule and the Winter Solstice season and this is my favorite quick references of them all as it organizes all the important aspects into one easy to use and carry guide.
It gives you the history from the earliest pagans up to when Christianity overtook the season with Christmas. It even goes over holidays during the Yule season that you might want to celebrate based on your beliefs and culture and put on a calendar which is also an activity in the book to make.
There are so many recipes included in this book such as how to make Saturnalia wine, Wassail, marzipan, and a Yule log. Along with this are important activities and traditions for the season such as chalking the door for Three Kings, traditional German candle divination for New Year Eve, making a mistletoe sachet and the meaning and history behind it, making magical ornaments to decorate for the season, making a necklace to honor the spirit of Krampus, Befana house sweeping for the New Year, and many more!
The only downside to this book is it is heavy on Christian influenced practices in the Yule season and is more modern in its approach. I would have liked to have seen a more pagan view point stripped of the Christian influences but unfortunately Christianity has taken over many olden practices and done a pretty good job at doing so. For that I have to deduct two stars unfortunately from my rating.
Thanks to Netgalley, publisher and author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 7, 2020
Lovely “Little Book” to Make Your Season Bright
Even though I now consider myself non-Christian, I'll admit to still be under the thrall of the Christmas season, or the expanded season the author calls Yuletide in this book. For someone who loves this special time of year, I found this book to be so fun and delightfully inspirational. The author takes the long view (i.e., a long festive season) and includes multicultural perspectives about this season. He extends it from Thanksgiving to Three Kings’ Day (Twelfth Night). The book touches on the history of winter celebrations around the world, which I found fascinating. Learning more about traditions that weren't a part of my Christian Christmas background was particularly fun, too. But what I most enjoyed were the variety of activities, food suggestions (including recipes!), and magical practices the author shared that could be used to celebrate during the entire Yuletide season. So many inspirational ideas. I am reviewing this in September, but this already has me thinking about what ideas I will incorporate into my celebrations this year. This book is so much fun for people who enjoy all things Yuletide (like me!), whether you focus on Christmas, Winter Solstice, Saturnalia, Kwanzaa, or some other religious or cultural variation.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
Even though I now consider myself non-Christian, I'll admit to still be under the thrall of the Christmas season, or the expanded season the author calls Yuletide in this book. For someone who loves this special time of year, I found this book to be so fun and delightfully inspirational. The author takes the long view (i.e., a long festive season) and includes multicultural perspectives about this season. He extends it from Thanksgiving to Three Kings’ Day (Twelfth Night). The book touches on the history of winter celebrations around the world, which I found fascinating. Learning more about traditions that weren't a part of my Christian Christmas background was particularly fun, too. But what I most enjoyed were the variety of activities, food suggestions (including recipes!), and magical practices the author shared that could be used to celebrate during the entire Yuletide season. So many inspirational ideas. I am reviewing this in September, but this already has me thinking about what ideas I will incorporate into my celebrations this year. This book is so much fun for people who enjoy all things Yuletide (like me!), whether you focus on Christmas, Winter Solstice, Saturnalia, Kwanzaa, or some other religious or cultural variation.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
September 9, 2020
In this book, Mankey gives us a history of Yule, Christmas, and other Yuletide celebrations. Sprinkled among the history lessons are tips, crafts, recipes and spells that you can incorporate into your yuletide celebration.
While I really enjoyed learning about the history behind these winter celebrations, I do feel that this book is more how to make Christmas more pagan and not a book about how to celebrate Yule. Yes, Christians took Yule and made it into Christmas but I still was expecting a bit more from this book. That said, I do like that he gave us ways to incorporate our craft into Christmas because I am sure a lot of us live in households that are not completely pagan, like mine.
Some of the craft ideas he presented sound very fun and I think I will try and incorporate them this year, especially the remembrance tree because my grandmother was a huge Christmas fan and this way I can honor her favorite holiday and her. Overall, this was a great little book filled with history, crafts and spells.
*ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.*
This review was originally posted at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
While I really enjoyed learning about the history behind these winter celebrations, I do feel that this book is more how to make Christmas more pagan and not a book about how to celebrate Yule. Yes, Christians took Yule and made it into Christmas but I still was expecting a bit more from this book. That said, I do like that he gave us ways to incorporate our craft into Christmas because I am sure a lot of us live in households that are not completely pagan, like mine.
Some of the craft ideas he presented sound very fun and I think I will try and incorporate them this year, especially the remembrance tree because my grandmother was a huge Christmas fan and this way I can honor her favorite holiday and her. Overall, this was a great little book filled with history, crafts and spells.
*ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.*
This review was originally posted at Red-Haired Ash Reads.
August 18, 2020
I'd like to thank the author, publisher and Net Galley for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I love this publisher. I've followed books by this publisher for years and was very excited to get this book. And while I'm not Wiccan, I do enjoy reading about Wiccan and Pagan histories and traditions, and like to find new ways to add to our regular holidays and take them back to their Pagan roots a bit more.
If you are looking to add a little more Yule to your December holidays, this is the book for you. You'll find interesting tid bits, recipes, facts to add to your regular celebrations. If you are looking for a way to fully celebrate Yule vs Christmas or other December holidays, this book may add to what you find in other books. But I think overall, this could be a good way to introduce others to your Pagan/Wiccan celebrations.
I found a few new things that I think I'll add to our December holidays and think I'll even buy a printed version of this book for reference and to add to my library. Not the best book ever, but some good info here.
I love this publisher. I've followed books by this publisher for years and was very excited to get this book. And while I'm not Wiccan, I do enjoy reading about Wiccan and Pagan histories and traditions, and like to find new ways to add to our regular holidays and take them back to their Pagan roots a bit more.
If you are looking to add a little more Yule to your December holidays, this is the book for you. You'll find interesting tid bits, recipes, facts to add to your regular celebrations. If you are looking for a way to fully celebrate Yule vs Christmas or other December holidays, this book may add to what you find in other books. But I think overall, this could be a good way to introduce others to your Pagan/Wiccan celebrations.
I found a few new things that I think I'll add to our December holidays and think I'll even buy a printed version of this book for reference and to add to my library. Not the best book ever, but some good info here.
July 16, 2020
I have to start out by saying that I'm a big fan of the Llewellyn's Little Book Of series. What an excellent reference book for the celebration of Yule. I enjoyed all the information detailing festivities, history craft and recipes, like Krampus in Saturnalia. I feel that it's the perfect book for beginners and for solid practitioners. I do feel that this will help those of us that wish to put a little Pagan into our holiday festivals. I felt that the exercises were easy to do and personally beneficial to me and have a list I'm not difficult to acquire materials. The author writes with such ease that the reader has no problem following and understanding. I plan on reading more books by him.
I would like to thank Jason Mankey, Llewellyn Publishing and netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I would like to thank Jason Mankey, Llewellyn Publishing and netgalley for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.
December 18, 2020
Llewellyn’s Little Book of Yule by Jason Mankey is a cute little book of lore, celebrations, crafts, activities, and anecdotes about the Yuletide season. Some of the information is new, some is familiar, and some contradicts current scholarship surrounding the seasonal celebrations. It is because of this last factor that I gave the book 4 stars instead of 5. It was a little disappointing to find only 9 sources in the bibliography, 2 written by the same person, 1 written within the last 3 years, and the rest more than 5 years old. A more updated and inclusive bibliography would serve this book (published in 2020) well, as it sometimes presents out of date and/or revised data as facts. Otherwise, it’s a worthy read that, although at times feels more conversational than academic, is still full of fun and diverse ways to celebrate the Yuletide season.
November 25, 2020
I love these little books! As someone who used to work in a bookstore, I can tell you how popular this style of book is - they are great for gifts, personal libraries, and even home decor. This one will earn a spot under the Yule tree ever year. Small, easy to read books like these are also the new "coffee table" and even "bathroom reader" books!
This one is particularly festive with both its cover design and content. With holiday traditions from around the world and tidbits from throughout history, this was quite helpful in constructing trivia questions for my own Yule celebration to be Zoomed with my group this year.
Jason fills the book with ideas and practices to try out for yourself to help you create your own Yuletide traditions.
This one is particularly festive with both its cover design and content. With holiday traditions from around the world and tidbits from throughout history, this was quite helpful in constructing trivia questions for my own Yule celebration to be Zoomed with my group this year.
Jason fills the book with ideas and practices to try out for yourself to help you create your own Yuletide traditions.
December 29, 2020
Winter 2020 (December);
How is it I always forget to ever toss these books up on Goodreads reviews? I'm just so used to leafing through them and putting them away again. This was a new pickup this year, and given how many really good Yule activities, spells, and magic books I have, I didn't find myself as disappointed and offended as many reviews have.
Yes, there is a lot more focus on how to bring magic into Christmas, and more mentions of Christmas, than Yule, but I honestly loved all the background knowledge from other cultures and the stories behind things in. Plus, I got a good handle of new traditions, spells, crafts, and dishes to try. All in all a win and I'm glad to add it to my collection.
How is it I always forget to ever toss these books up on Goodreads reviews? I'm just so used to leafing through them and putting them away again. This was a new pickup this year, and given how many really good Yule activities, spells, and magic books I have, I didn't find myself as disappointed and offended as many reviews have.
Yes, there is a lot more focus on how to bring magic into Christmas, and more mentions of Christmas, than Yule, but I honestly loved all the background knowledge from other cultures and the stories behind things in. Plus, I got a good handle of new traditions, spells, crafts, and dishes to try. All in all a win and I'm glad to add it to my collection.
August 20, 2020
Llewellyn's Little Book of Yule by Jason Mankey
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Genre: Nonfiction (Adult) | Religion & Spirituality
Release Date: September 8, 2020
This book included a fascinating history of Christmas and how to make Christmas more Yule-like.
I'm so grateful to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a free advance copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Genre: Nonfiction (Adult) | Religion & Spirituality
Release Date: September 8, 2020
This book included a fascinating history of Christmas and how to make Christmas more Yule-like.
I'm so grateful to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a free advance copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.
October 25, 2020
An interesting mix of history, traditions, practices, and more centered around Yule and Christmas, but also including other holidays around this time of year. There are different exercises sprinkled throughout, often involving crafts or recipes, and rituals to help make the winter holidays special (the Remembrance Tree is especially nice). Sure to add new meaning to your winter holidays!
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December 23, 2020
More than just Christmas
This book was the perfect read for the Yule season. It reminded me that the traditions created at this time don’t have to be traditional or focus on one religion’s teachings. There is true magic in this season.
This book was the perfect read for the Yule season. It reminded me that the traditions created at this time don’t have to be traditional or focus on one religion’s teachings. There is true magic in this season.
June 4, 2021
I really like the Llewellyns Little Book series. It’s a nice informative little peek into the topic. This one is all about Yule. I enjoy all the blessings especially as I use them the most. This tiny bit mighty book is full of rituals, recipes, crafts and spells!
May 29, 2020
Found to be a very nice look at the history of winter celebrations. Nice things added to do or bring in to your knowing of the season. Quick look at this subject, nicely done.
August 17, 2020
Easy to read and to follow. I really like how it discusses many traditions that surround Yule and gives excercises to follow. Many recipes and tips.
Thank you NetGalley for the read.
Thank you NetGalley for the read.
November 15, 2020
Can't say I've ever heard of the Celts wearing a crown of mistletoe on their heads.
December 12, 2021
Not a bad book but not a lot of new information. The author also calls Queen Victoria of the UK Queen Elizabeth in one section so there's that.
December 23, 2023
Excellent. Filled with interesting tidbits and facts. A
December 22, 2024
Learned some interesting tidbits from this, such as the evolution of Santa (him being small & plump as well as flying with reindeer, and the names of those reindeer came from Twas the Night Before Christmas, which I did not know!) and a lot of overlap with Christmas ways of celebrating, and how Santa used to ride a horse. I should have taken notes as I went. Enjoyable, interesting read!
December 23, 2025
A brief but wide-ranging reference book on the topic of December and January holidays. This little book is focused on ideas for how modern pagans can celebrate the holiday season, and to that end, it includes biographies of well-known seasonal characters, histories and legends, spells and recipes, and some thoughts on how to integrate new traditions with old. It discusses Christianity frequently, and although the book is pagan, it is gentle with other religions and willing to be inclusive, encouraging readers to choose the traditions that feel right for them.
While I didn't find this book quite as applicable as Llewellyn's little book of Halloween, I found a lot of great ideas and some fascinating conversation topics in this book. It's definitely one I'll be referencing each year as Thanksgiving is winding down and the magic of December is sweeping in.
While I didn't find this book quite as applicable as Llewellyn's little book of Halloween, I found a lot of great ideas and some fascinating conversation topics in this book. It's definitely one I'll be referencing each year as Thanksgiving is winding down and the magic of December is sweeping in.
March 16, 2021
Something to consider before reading this is what are you hoping to get out of it. If you're only looking for a book on Yule and how to celebrate it from only a Wiccan standpoint, you may not like this book. I can see where it would be viewed as a book around giving your Christmas some pagan flair. It gives an overview of a lot of holidays that happen around that time and how they're interconnected. It gives recipes, crafts, tips and exercises to help you get creative and a bit magical around the holidays. However, there does seem to be a lot of emphasis on Christmas.
Thank you to Llewellyn Publications and Netgalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Thank you to Llewellyn Publications and Netgalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
December 25, 2024
I own this book and re-read it again this December so I’m counting it as toward my book challenge! This is a great little book!! I’d recommend highly!
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