Yule Winter Solstice ~ Late December “Midwinter” Correspondences Colors: Red, Green, White, Gold Stones: Quartz, Ruby, Diamond, Pearl, Garnet Herbs, Plants & Spices: Mistletoe, Balsam, Fir, Holly, Pine, Ivy, Cinnamon, Cloves Ritual Sit skyclad or loosely clothed. Light several red, green, white or gold candles. Focus on the flame of a central candle, contemplating death, rebirth and adding your personal light and that of the ritual to the world on the longest night of the year. Take a bite of gingerbread and a sip of tea or cider, alternating until gone. Blow out the candle. Blessed Be. Spells TO SPREAD PEACE Follow the recipe for sugarplums, imbuing the sweets with pe*aceful energy as you work. When they are finished, place a white candle in a large bowl or tray and surround with the sugarplums. Light the candle and sprinkle moonwater around the outside of the dish, saying the words: “Bless these treats with peace and love and intentions sweet” Serve the sugarplums at a holiday gathering. Ways to Celebrate Burn a traditional Yule log. Donate food and clothing. Decorate an evergreen tree, inside, outside or both. Keep lots of candles burning as much as possible. Bake gingerbread and gingerbread cookies in Yuletide shapes, imbuing the dough with intention
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