Yule

Yesterday, December 21st, was Yule. Which is the Wiccan version of Christmas. For those of you who don't know, (which may be everyone who reads this) Yule celebrates the birth, well rebirth of God unto the Goddess after his death at Samhain (October 31st). It is very similar to Christmas, the "christmas" tree originates from pagan traditions, We also do Santa and open presents. 

The day before Yule, Yule Eve, I guess is the "proper" name for it but it sounds odd to me. Though that's probably because I'm not used to it yet. Anyway, after the hubby got home from work we started our "celebrations" I made Salt dough which we proceeded to make foot print and hand print ornaments as well as other ornaments. While those were cooking we watched Christmas movies (because there are no Yule ones) and got ready to head to the park near us that has a train to ride and they had the track all decorated with lights. They even had Santa, singing dancing electronic bears, and a huge track of model trains. RR loved every second of the train ride and we had a hard time keeping RR from pulling the model trains right off the track.

Yule morning after a night of RR sleeping in our bed because teething is bothering her so that she wont sleep in her crib. We brought her into the living room and after I had my hot chocolate we got our stockings and presents. RR got a baby doll that giggles from Santa, and she got the little people zootalkers train along with three more animals. Hubby got new sunglasses from Santa and a new electric shaver from me. I got a new watch and bracelet combo from Santa and my hubby got me a new wedding ring. We have to get it sized but it is beautiful.

I embroidered RR's stocking myself after it arrived, and I was trying to Crochet her a dragon by Yule morning for her stocking. I managed to quite a bit of it done, but it is still missing a leg, two arms, and the ridge down the back. but I got the body, nose, nostrils and tails done. It took a really long time especially since it was the second thing I've ever crochet. I am thinking that I might keep making them and maybe sell them. I think hand made things like that sell for quite a bit and I could always use extra cash.

After we opened presents, we headed off to a friend's baby girl's first birthday party. RR had a great time and was talking and singing the drive home. I always love it when she does that. Lets me know just how happy she is, and makes me feel like I'm doing a good job as a mom. And that is a feeling that I sometimes lack.

All in all we had a wonderful Yule and I can't wait to do it again next year, when RR will remember it.

~Cathrin.