{ONLINE} YULETIDE SPIRITS AND TRADITIONS
In this two-class offering in the Folk Magic Fundamentals series, we will delve into the folklore and duality of the Yuletide season. Folk traditions celebrating the Yuletide season and Winter Solstice laid much of the foundation for our modern Christmas. However, beyond the themes of feasting and fun, there is also lore of spirits and mythical beasts and tales both whimsical and terrifying. While Yule is a time of celebration, warmth, and joy, those traditions often serve as a counterbalance to the darkest night of the Winter Solstice, which is a time that spirits are said to roam.
Treat yourself to a few hours this December sinking into the background and stories of the Yuletide season and learning magical traditions you can incorporate into your holiday. Folk magic is meant to be personal and local, so you will also be offered prompts to explore the customs and folklore of your own lineage, as well as those in your immediate community.