The practice of bringing evergreen into the home was originally forbidden by the church; this in itself is an excellent argument for the belief that this is an old Pagan Practice. The ritual of decorating the tree with fruits, nuts, and berries is a form of old sympathetic Magic that worked to ensure the continuing cycle of the seasons. This is the Anglo-Saxon new year. As the days shorten and the night lengthen, the homes of Witches are recreated into into winter wonderlands.
It is still common practice to bring the evergreen into the home and decorating it with representations of fruit, nuts, and flowers. Though it is no longer commonly recognized as the sympathetic Magic, it is a common practice. This magical act is designed to bring about the return of the flowers of the spring and the rebirth of the Earth. The Pine cones of the season are symbols of the Fairee, and there is an old German tale of the Fairee and the pine cones, and the Winter Season. Further, the wrapping of color around the candy cane is an old hearkening to the Maypole and the Tinsel is an old representation of icicles and rain. These are all old symbols of fertility, and of rebirth. Also think of the oldest top to a Yuletide tree, the star. Notice that these old stars are traditionally five pointed, a penticle.
Perhaps one of the oldest of all Pagan Yuletide traditions is the burning of the Yule log. At this, the oldest and darkest time of the year, the burning of the Yule log, expressed in the simplest Magical terms what was needed most: warmth and light. The power of the Yule log gave its strength to the new born Sun when the new solar year was born.
When the animals have been fed, and are warm and safe in their shelter, we gather by the evening fire to gaze into its flames and reflect on the day that is done. Outside, in silence, the snow falls, and beneath its frozen crust the Mother sleeps, and awaits here lover.
YULE RITE
During Yule, on the winter solstice, the alter is adorned with the evergreens and dried leaves. The cauldron is filled ignitable alcohol or a red candle. In an outdoor ritual, lay a fire near the alter.
Cast a circle
Invoke the Goddess and the God
Stand before the cauldron and say these words;
I fear not the cold
As the world is wrapped in sleep
Though icy winds blast
And the winter rages unabated
I know this to shall pass
I know that now the God is reborn
That the Mother Goddess
Has Borne you forth from her womb
And you are now healthy
And you are growing stronger with each passing day
Welcome back, O blessed Horned one
The sacrifice you made
Has carried us through
The dying of the days
And into the time of rebirth
Thank you, O great Goddess
For the power of your womb
That brought forth from the sacrifice of the God
A new life among us
And a new world before us.
Light the Cauldron, Candle, or fire, and circle about it, slowly, deosil, and chant the following while focusing on the reawakening of the world. "As the wheel turns, the power burns."
Works of magic may follow if needed.
Celebrate the feast.
Release the circle.
Books in PDF format to read:
Scott Cunningham - Wicca A Guide For The Solitary PractitionerBylaws - Unicorn Tradition Of Wicca
Marcus Cordey - Magical Theory And Tradition
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