Yule A celebration of light and warmth
Book - 2000
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St. Paul, MN :
Llewellyn Publications
2000.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- First edition
- Physical Description
- 198 pages : illustrations
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781567184969
- Acknowledgments
- Part I. Yule and Its Place in our Hearts
- 1. The History of Yule: How It all Began
- 2. Yule Traditions and Symbols
- Advent Wreath
- Bells
- Bird's Yule Tree
- Blowing in the Yule
- Candles
- Candy Cane
- Carols
- Chimney
- Christmas Cards
- Elves
- Evergreens
- Gift Exchange
- Gingerbread
- Holly
- Lights
- Mistletoe
- North Pole
- Ornaments
- Plum Pudding
- Poinsettia
- Reindeer
- Santa Claus
- Sleigh
- Snowflake
- Stockings
- Tinsel and Icicles
- Tree
- Twelve Days of Christmas
- Wassail
- Wreath
- Yule Log
- 3. Festivals of Light Around the World
- Christmas
- Hanukkah
- Kwanzaa
- Yule (Winter Solstice)
- 4. Holiday Customs Around the World
- Argentina
- Australia
- China
- Czechoslovakia
- Denmark
- Greece
- India
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Italy
- Mexico
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Romania Scotland
- Sweden
- Syria
- Venezuela
- 5. Omens, Superstitions, and Other Magical Goodies
- Animals
- Monsters, Trolls, Imps, and Uglies
- Food and Consumables
- Gift-giving
- Hearth and Home
- Marriage Omens
- Weather
- 6. Yuletide Trivia and Fun Facts
- Part II. Preparing for the Yuletide Season
- 7. Making Room for Yule
- Cleaning Ritual
- General Success Charm
- Success Charm
- Alleviating Success Blockers During the Year
- 8. Decking the Halls
- The Yule Log
- Quick and Easy Yule Decorations
- Evergreen Wreath
- Evergreen Garlands
- Mistletoe Ball
- Ina Rae's Yule Centerpiece
- Holiday Harmony Tree
- Placemats
- Quick Yule Stockings
- Yuletide Crafts for Children
- Easy-to-Make Sun-Catcher
- Christmas Card Holder
- Santa Claus Candle Holder
- Stocking Identifiers
- Window Snowflakes
- Hand Print Wreath
- Flower Pot Bells
- 9. Giving Winter Its Due
- Winter Scene
- Bottled Snowflakes
- 10. The Yule Tree
- Tree Decorating
- Tree Blessing Ritual
- Skirting the Tree
- Tree Skirt
- Tree Ornaments
- Swirled Ornaments
- Filled Ornaments
- Glittered Ornaments
- Herbal/Potpourri Ornaments
- Cookie Cutter Ornaments
- Cinnamon-Apple Ornaments
- Snow Balls
- Decorating with Garlands
- Garlands
- Sun-Welcoming Tree Topper
- 11. Holiday Cards
- Part III. Gifting, Feasting, and Festing
- 12. Quick and Easy Yule Gifts
- Attitude-Changing Pomander
- Pine Cone Fire Starters
- Bath Salts
- Herbal Energy Sachets
- Pressed Herb and Flower Candles
- Flower Pot Candle
- Spell Kits
- All-Purpose Incense Kit
- Scented Mug Coasters
- Herbal Tea Basket
- Kitchen Wreath
- Instant Spa Basket
- Flowering Bulb Garden
- Potpourri Lamp
- Sun Sweatshirt
- Witches' Ladders
- Lacy Amulet Bag
- Crazy Quilt Friendship Egg
- Kitty Treats
- Peanut Butter Bird Feeder Cakes
- Holiday Dog Collar
- Dog Biscuits
- Bird Bath
- 13. Wrapping Up the Season
- Fun Wrap Ideas
- Great Name Tag Ideas
- 14. Let's Party!
- Holiday Tablecloth
- Party Placemats
- Napkin Rings
- Place Cards
- Floating Holiday Centerpiece
- 15. Party Ideas and Games
- Simple Party Ideas
- Games
- Holiday Charades
- The Apple Roll Race
- Ye of a Thousand Words
- Conversation Continuity
- Holiday Word Search
- 16. Eat, Drink, and Be Merry
- Yuletide Sweets
- Decorated Yule Cookies
- Gingerbread Cookies
- Miz Sadie's Pecan Divinity
- Quick Ambrosia
- Mama's Mock Mincemeat Pie
- Yule Log
- Solar Candy
- St. Nick's Fudge
- Cherry Cola Salad
- Pecan Pralines
- Yule Log Roll
- Plum Pudding
- Dragon's Layer Cake
- Creacent Cakes
- Main Meal Treats
- Morning Quiche
- Latkes (Potato Pancakes)
- Spanish Turkey Soup
- Ole South Duck
- Runja
- Quick Yeast Rolls
- Broccoli with Cheddar Sauce
- Festive Beverages
- Crockpot Wassail
- Coffee with Kahlua and Cream
- Sherbet Frappe
- Hot Buttered Rum
- Culinary Miscellany
- Holiday Orange Treat
- Quick Party Sandwich Spread
- Stuffed Celery
- Snow Cream
- Reindeer Sandwiches
- Coffee Spoons
- Part IV. Creating Personal Traditions
- 17. Personal Traditions
- 18. Daily Event Calendar
- December 1
- December 2
- December 3
- December 4
- December 5
- December 6
- December 7
- December 8
- December 9
- December 10
- December 11
- December 12
- December 13
- December 14
- December 15
- December 16
- December 17
- December 18
- December 19
- December 20
- December 21
- Yule Rituals
- Winter Solstice Purging
- Winter Solstice Purging
- Purging Ritual
- December 22
- December 23
- December 24
- December 25
- December 26
- December 27
- December 28
- December 29
- December 30
- December 31
- 19. Keeping the Holidays Happy
- 20. After the Holidays
- Appendix I. Goddesses Associated with Yule
- Appendix II. Gods Associated with Yule
- Appendix III. Holiday Greetings in Other Countries
- Appendix IV. Yule-Related Websites
- Bibliography
- Index
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