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Yule: A Celebration of Light and Warmth (Holiday Series)
by Dorothy Morrison
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications (2000-09-01)
ISBN: 1567184960
EAN: 9781567184969
Dewey Decimal #: 394.261
Binding/Media: Paperback - 216 pages
SKU: C 69
Condition: As New
Comments: SIGNED to someone "To Perry" by author. " Best wishes for a happy Yule! Dorothy Morrison" Paperback, Book is in Very Good Condition. Book is completely intact with inside pages in Very Good condition with no tears and with no notations (no pencil marks, no underlining, no highlighting, etc.) Fast Service. Books well packed. ( « if ( document.getElementById ) { document.writeln('less'); } )
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
There''s just something magical about the Yuletide season, no matter where you live or who you are. As bright candlelight mingles with the smells of pine and warm cookies and we perform our yearly rituals of song and family gatherings, the spirit of peace and goodwill seems to reach the heart of even the most cynical Scrooge.
In the pages of Yule, Dorothy Morrison presents a wonderful potpourri of holiday lore from around the world and throughout history, along with fun crafts, delicious recipes—even a calendar of celebrations for every day in December.
Learn where the traditions of the season originated—for instance, did you know that the ringing of bells was meant to drive away the demons who inhabited the darkest days of the year? That leaving cookies for Santa mirrors the old tradition of leaving a loaf of bread on the table overnight to bring prosperity in the new year? That the Yule log can be traced back to the ancient Greeks?
Need a recipe for wassail or plum pudding? Tips for your holiday party? Want to make the season special by making your own decorative crafts and gifts? That''s just a sampling of what''s inside.
Best of all, Yule shows that the spirit of the season is universal and, however we chose to celebrate and worship, we can all join together in the spirit of peace, love, and harmony at this special time of year.
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Amazon.com Review
Those who yearn for spiritual meaning but aren't strongly affiliated with a specific religion sometimes feel left out of winter holidays. Yule is like a hot toddy for these chilled and isolated souls. From mistletoe to gift exchanging, Yule explores and exalts the pagan and regional roots to many of our contemporary rituals and celebrations. For example, lights were historically used to decorate winter homes in order to "frighten negative entities and urge the sun to shine," according to author Dorothy Morrison. Many people believe that Santa's reindeer "represent the stags that drew the chariot of the Norse gift-giving goddess, Freya." Beyond all the fascinating trivia, this is also a book that offers fresh approaches to old traditions, such as having a cleaning ritual that ceremoniously sweeps out the old and makes room for the new season or conducting a reverent "tree blessing" ceremony. Morrison also suggests numerous homemade crafts and gift ideas (many are suitable for children), inviting seasonal recipes (such as Yuletide Ambrosia and Dragon's Layer Cake), and a December calendar that lists traditions and rituals for every day of the month. --Gail Hudson
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Customer Reviews
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WIsh it was longer
Rating  (4)
Date: 2009-12-05
I enjoyed learning the history behind many Yule and Christmas traditions and symbols. I just wish there had been more as there were so many others I had questions about that didn't get answered. The food section is great for something to make other than sweets and the craft section for kids was a nice surprise. I would recommend this to anyone who wanted a 'taste' of what holiday's December brings and a brief history of their origins. It did leave me wanting more and will have to find other sources to fill the void.
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Ok...
Rating  (3)
Date: 2009-08-18
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Not really what I was looking for, I got irritated by her unresearched info and some of the recipes. Like the recipe for bath salts, she says to use citrusy essential oils (they can really irritate skin) and food coloring (that can color your skin!). Also, I didn't like some of the ritual suggestions (like scattering acorns, what a mess) but to each their own.
However some of the suggestions and ideas are good ones that I will try, but I plan to use my own rituals and other recipes. Still a decent read, even if it is full of misinformation. Just don't take anything in it seriously until you do your own research.
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mediocre at best
Rating (3)
Date: 2009-07-04
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
this book is filled with misinformation in regards to the actual origins of the holiday. The only redeeming qualities to be found are the wonderful crafts and recepies.
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dissappointed
Rating  (1)
Date: 2009-06-11
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
Unlike the other Pagan Sabbat books, this one left much to be desired. Its mostly recipes and how to create your own traditions. That is not what I was looking for. I like many spells, stories of old traditions and spell out rituals. It seems like a book for just Christmas and not a Pagan sabbat at all. I would rather give it no stars.
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wonderful
Rating  (5)
Date: 2007-09-15
I really like this book. It will be very useful this Yule. Great craft ideas, blessings and stories. Wonderful for the whole family.
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