Pagan Yule trinkets are unique and special decorations that are often used during the celebration of the winter solstice. Yule, also known as the pagan festival of the winter solstice, is a time when pagans and other nature-based spiritual traditions come together to celebrate the return of light and the rebirth of the sun. During this time, many pagans decorate their homes and altars with specific trinkets that hold symbolic meaning. One popular trinket is the Yule log, which is a large log that is burned in the hearth or fireplace to represent the return of the sun and the light it brings. Another common trinket is the Yule wreath, which is a circular wreath made of evergreen branches and other natural materials. The wreath represents the wheel of the year and is often adorned with candles, berries, and other decorations.
Help your witch friend get in on the fun of ugly Christmas sweater parties with this festive occult Christmas sweatshirt. It’s got all the features you look for in an ugly Christmas sweater with snowflakes, pine trees, reindeer, and a horned mammal that could maybe be mistaken for a reindeer from far away. When close up it’s clear that the sweatshirt features Baphomet, a ram-headed figure with a pentacle on their forehead. If they’re a little less goat-headed god and more black cats and full moon, consider this Blessed Yule Ugly Christmas Sweater. If they’re even more aggro, they may get a kick out of this very aggressive “We Celebrate Yule, Not Your Pathetic Chrismas” Sweater.
The tea light candles aren t included but you can get packs of tea lights for pretty cheap or you can pick up a pack of fake tea light candles if you d rather avoid real flames. If they have an appreciation for Scandinavian traditions, your Norse witches will love displaying this Straw Yule Goat in their home this winter and winters to come.
The wreath represents the wheel of the year and is often adorned with candles, berries, and other decorations. Other pagan Yule trinkets include ornaments in the shape of animals, such as deer, rabbits, and birds, which symbolize the wildlife that relies on the return of the sun for survival. Some pagans also decorate with cauldrons, which represent the feminine aspect of the divine and the womb of creation.
10 Pagan DIY Gifts For Yule
10 Pagan DIY gifts for Yule photo by Lilith Dorsey. All rights reserved. ‘Tis the season not to drown under the rampant consumerism of Yule. Celebrating those you love shouldn’t have to involve spending loads of money. There are plenty of easy do it yourself gifts you can make this time of year. Most of these will take little to no investment and you might even have some of these ingredients and materials already on your pagan shelves.
- Protection Mojo Bag is a great holiday gift for yourself and others. You can use it to provide protection for your home or yourself as you brave the season. Here’s a short video I made on how to put one together.
- Love Nuts – Food is one of the best presents anyone can give. It nourishes and blesses at the same time. This easy love nuts recipe is designed to spice up the Holidays. The best gifts are given from the heart and this one has has the added benefit of bringing more love into the lives of those who eat it. For more tasty magickal recipes please check out my African-American Ritual Cookbook.
- DIY Runes with glass drops. The best way to create a new set of runes both spiritually and practically is to birth them from an existing set. Begin by setting up a sacred space for your working. Light a candle, perhaps charged with oils for psychic power and get ready to begin. Take your set of runes and transfer the symbols one at a time to the glass drops. Leave the two sets together overnight to help with the energy exchange between the old and new sets. Then the new ones are ready to place in a bag or box and give to someone as a gift.
- Carved Candle requires you get a candle large enough to carve a sacred symbol in, some glitter, herbs and oils, and something to carve with (a porcupine quill or even a paper clip will work.) You will need to begin by choosing what symbol you are going to carve. There are astrological symbols, planetary symbols, veves, runes, a whole world of things to choose from. Try and personalize the candle for the people you are giving it to. If it’s for a family, maybe carve each of their sun sign astrological symbols and Wunjo, the rune for joy. If it’s for your favorite college student consider choosing a veve for money or wisdom. After your candle is carved rub it with the corresponding oil and roll it in powdered herbs and glitter. Wrap in plastic wrap and or tissue paper and it’s ready to gift.
- Incense stick holder– This do-it-yourself gift is genius in it’s simplicity. Just drill or nail a hole in wood, and voila you have made a holder for an incense stick.
- Yule Smudge Sticks are one of the simplest things you can make this holiday season. In order to do it yourself will need: Sage, Lavendar, Cedar, or Pine (Any or all of these can be used or add your own favorite herb for protection) and embroidery floss. Bundle the herbs together and tie tightly, if the herbs are very fresh you will need to wait awhile until they dry out and can be burned.
- Tarot/crystal/rune pouch – A project like this requires some minimal sewing, but the entire project from Tarot bag and Yule diy supplies photo by Lilith Dorsey. Copyright 2014. start to finish should take less than twenty minutes even for a beginner. Pagan blogger Patti Wigington‘s detailed post shows simple instructions on how-to create your own.
- Cinnamon Stick Pentacle Ornament – For this project you will need five cinnamon sticks( longer ones if possible) for each ornament and a glue gun, along with some ribbon for hanging. It may take a bit of searching and re-arranging to find five sticks that you can easily attach together as a star. Lay them out in front of you and try different combinations until you get a good fit. Glue the sticks together into a star shape. Attach a festive ribbon at the top and now it is ready to hang from the tree or mantle.
- Cinnamon/twig candle holder – This can be done with either cinnamon sticks or twigs. Take the sticks and tie with ribbon, making sure the sticks don’t interfere with the flame. This project would also be great used as decoration around your home, or as part of your yuletide altar.
- Tin Traveling Altar – These portable altars or shrines have become very popular of late. They allow people a small and portable place to worship at home or on the road. I have seen them created for ancestors, deities, or even just to celebrate love or joy in your life. You will need a tin, a some mod podge or other strong fixing glue/sealer, and whatever photos and small items you want to attach. The only limits are your own imagination.
This list is only a beginning, there are many more wonderful diy gifts you can make this holiday season. I’d love to hear your favorite in the comments below, and if you make any of these crafts I’d love to see that too. Please if you have enjoyed what you read here, consider sharing this post and spreading the holiday cheer. Have a lovely Yule season everyone !
Witchcraft is just another path of spirituality and if you've ever felt moved by standing on a mountaintop or sat very still because an iridescent dragonfly landed on your leg, you know that honoring our earth is the most natural thing in the world.
In addition to these trinkets, many pagans also use crystals, herbs, and other natural materials to decorate their homes and altars during Yule. These items are believed to have their own energies and properties, and can be used to enhance the spiritual atmosphere of the celebration. Overall, pagan Yule trinkets are an important part of the celebration of the winter solstice. They help to create a festive and sacred atmosphere, and serve as reminders of the deeper meanings behind the holiday. Whether it's a Yule log, a wreath, or a crystal, each trinket holds its own symbolic significance and contributes to the overall beauty and magic of the Yule season..
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