Old Scottish Yule Traditions | Winter Solstice Folklore Sleep Story
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Old Scottish Yule Traditions | Winter Solstice Folklore Sleep Story
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About this listen
In this episode, we journey through the ancient Yule traditions of Scotland, exploring Winter Solstice folklore, ancient rituals, hearth magic & pre-Christian solstice celebrations that marked the longest night of the year.
What You'll Discover:
- Ancient stone circles: Callanish and Maeshowe's solstice alignments
- The Yule log ritual: Cailleach Nollaig (Old Woman of Winter)
- Sacred evergreens: holly, ivy, juniper, and mistletoe magic
- Traditional Yule bannock baking and divination practices
- The twelve days of Yule and their sacred customs
- Protective rituals for Highland homes during winter's darkness
- Spirits of the season: the Cailleach Winter Hag, household wights, and Orkney trows
- Pre-Christian Pictish, Gaelic, and Norse winter celebrations
- Weather omens, folk magic, and storytelling traditions
- How our ancestors survived and celebrated the darkest season
Find a cosy place to rest, wrap yourself in a warm blanket, and let this peaceful solstice storytelling guide you into a deep, restful sleep.
Perfect for sleep, relaxation, meditation, and lovers of Scottish folklore.New episodes every week.
Also available with relaxing fireplace visuals on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaledoniaSleeps