"Do not let the great emptiness of Khazad-dûm fill your heart, Gimli, son of Glóin. For the world has grown full of peril. And in all lands love is now mingled with grief." ~Galadriel
It is important to remember that, currently, all of the human world is in darkness. Many of us are facing some of the toughest times of our lives, and it can feel hopeless. But the bleakness is widespread. The very concept of goodness has been perverted.
However, there is cause for hope, in the sense that we are all fighting the same war, and joy is to be found in that united front and in the common cause we share. A rising tide lifts all boats.
It is important to remember that, currently, all of the human world is in darkness. Many of us are facing some of the toughest times of our lives, and it can feel hopeless. But the bleakness is widespread. The very concept of goodness has been perverted.
However, there is cause for hope, in the sense that we are all fighting the same war, and joy is to be found in that united front and in the common cause we share. A rising tide lifts all boats.
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Forwarded from The Traditional Heathens
The Tomte: Guardians of Hearth and Home
In Norse mythology and wider Germanic folklore, there exists a figure known as the Tomte. Also called the Nisse in Norway and Denmark, or the Brownie in Scotland, these beings are deeply woven into the traditions of Northern Europe.
The Tomte is typically described as a gnome-like figure, often depicted with a long beard and a red cap. Traditionally, it is understood as a guardian of the homestead. The Tomte maintains a close bond with the land and the family it protects. Said to dwell beneath floorboards, in barns, or among the old trees surrounding a farmstead, it works quietly to ensure prosperity, healthy livestock, and the safety of the household.
While the name Tomte is most commonly associated with Sweden, the same figure appears throughout the North under different names. In Norway and Denmark, it is known as the Nisse. In Scotland, a closely related household spirit appears as the Brownie. Despite regional variations, the traits, roles, and stories surrounding these beings remain strikingly consistent.
The Tomte appears in both older traditions and later literary sources. The Swedish Romantic poet Viktor Rydberg played a major role in reviving interest in folk belief, helping to solidify the Tomte as a familiar figure in Scandinavian winter and Christmas traditions. Folklore collections from the nineteenth century, particularly those compiled by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in Norway, provide detailed accounts of the Nisse and its behaviors. In Scottish folklore, the Brownie is similarly portrayed as a domestic helper who rewards diligence and punishes laziness.
In literature, Selma Lagerlöf’s The Wonderful Adventures of Nils introduces the Tomte to a younger audience, portraying them as guardians and guides. The more mischievous nature of the Nisse survives in Scandinavian Yule traditions, where children leave bowls of porridge as offerings to maintain their goodwill.
The Tomte is often described as a double-edged figure. When respected, it brings luck, order, and prosperity. When ignored or insulted, it can become vengeful. Folklore recounts many tales of Tomte playing tricks on households that failed to acknowledge them, especially those that neglected the customary offerings.
One of the most enduring traditions is the placement of a bowl of warm porridge topped with butter on Christmas Eve, given in thanks for the Tomte’s protection throughout the year. In Scotland, Brownies were likewise honored with offerings of milk or cream.
These customs persist into the present day. The Tomte and Nisse remain fixtures of modern Christmas celebrations, serving as symbols of the hearth, the household, and the unseen forces believed to guard them.
In contemporary culture, the Tomte has taken many forms, from garden gnomes to holiday decorations. Despite these modern interpretations, the core idea remains unchanged. The Tomte represents the spirit of the land, the protection of home and family, and the obligation to honor what is unseen but ever present.
As the holiday season approaches, remember the old custom. A small offering left in gratitude may still earn the favor of the hearth’s quiet guardian.
Artwork: Jenny Nyström
In Norse mythology and wider Germanic folklore, there exists a figure known as the Tomte. Also called the Nisse in Norway and Denmark, or the Brownie in Scotland, these beings are deeply woven into the traditions of Northern Europe.
The Tomte is typically described as a gnome-like figure, often depicted with a long beard and a red cap. Traditionally, it is understood as a guardian of the homestead. The Tomte maintains a close bond with the land and the family it protects. Said to dwell beneath floorboards, in barns, or among the old trees surrounding a farmstead, it works quietly to ensure prosperity, healthy livestock, and the safety of the household.
While the name Tomte is most commonly associated with Sweden, the same figure appears throughout the North under different names. In Norway and Denmark, it is known as the Nisse. In Scotland, a closely related household spirit appears as the Brownie. Despite regional variations, the traits, roles, and stories surrounding these beings remain strikingly consistent.
The Tomte appears in both older traditions and later literary sources. The Swedish Romantic poet Viktor Rydberg played a major role in reviving interest in folk belief, helping to solidify the Tomte as a familiar figure in Scandinavian winter and Christmas traditions. Folklore collections from the nineteenth century, particularly those compiled by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in Norway, provide detailed accounts of the Nisse and its behaviors. In Scottish folklore, the Brownie is similarly portrayed as a domestic helper who rewards diligence and punishes laziness.
In literature, Selma Lagerlöf’s The Wonderful Adventures of Nils introduces the Tomte to a younger audience, portraying them as guardians and guides. The more mischievous nature of the Nisse survives in Scandinavian Yule traditions, where children leave bowls of porridge as offerings to maintain their goodwill.
The Tomte is often described as a double-edged figure. When respected, it brings luck, order, and prosperity. When ignored or insulted, it can become vengeful. Folklore recounts many tales of Tomte playing tricks on households that failed to acknowledge them, especially those that neglected the customary offerings.
One of the most enduring traditions is the placement of a bowl of warm porridge topped with butter on Christmas Eve, given in thanks for the Tomte’s protection throughout the year. In Scotland, Brownies were likewise honored with offerings of milk or cream.
These customs persist into the present day. The Tomte and Nisse remain fixtures of modern Christmas celebrations, serving as symbols of the hearth, the household, and the unseen forces believed to guard them.
In contemporary culture, the Tomte has taken many forms, from garden gnomes to holiday decorations. Despite these modern interpretations, the core idea remains unchanged. The Tomte represents the spirit of the land, the protection of home and family, and the obligation to honor what is unseen but ever present.
As the holiday season approaches, remember the old custom. A small offering left in gratitude may still earn the favor of the hearth’s quiet guardian.
Artwork: Jenny Nyström
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Forwarded from Millenniyule
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Forwarded from Hearthfire Radio
NEW EPISODE — Neon Knights — Episode 13: Yuletide Jams
https://www.hearthfireradio.com/watch?v=dFlMFKSB
A selection of lesser known festive songs which Dan and family turn to each year to get into the spirit.
https://www.hearthfireradio.com/watch?v=dFlMFKSB
A selection of lesser known festive songs which Dan and family turn to each year to get into the spirit.
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One of my main gripes with the Hobbit films is the appearance of the dwarves. Why is it so inconsistent, with some of them looking more like elves and others somewhat like cartoon dwarves?
The appearance of Gimli, the Council of Elrond dwarves, and the Dwarven Kings of the LOTR prologue was close to how they're described in the LOTR books. Why didn't Del Toro and his team adhere to that? I guess it was too late by the time Peter Jackson took over.
My other gripes include: Too CGI-reliant, the 3-film cash-in, too much superfluous storyline, Lake-town diversity - the same criticisms most Tolkien fans have.
The biggest redeeming part of the Hobbit films is the discovery of the Ring and Gollum. That scene is so close to how I imagined it when I read the book as a child; perfectly executed.
The appearance of Gimli, the Council of Elrond dwarves, and the Dwarven Kings of the LOTR prologue was close to how they're described in the LOTR books. Why didn't Del Toro and his team adhere to that? I guess it was too late by the time Peter Jackson took over.
My other gripes include: Too CGI-reliant, the 3-film cash-in, too much superfluous storyline, Lake-town diversity - the same criticisms most Tolkien fans have.
The biggest redeeming part of the Hobbit films is the discovery of the Ring and Gollum. That scene is so close to how I imagined it when I read the book as a child; perfectly executed.
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Forwarded from Stiðen Āc Heorð
It’s our family-hearths tradition to observe Mōdraniht (Mother’s Night) on the Sunstead eve, Mōdraniht falling on the new moon this year.
Bede made the claim that the English celebrated gēol (yule) on the solstice but claimed Mothers’ Night was celebrated on christmas day (25th Dec). This was something that the church would often do, equate our holidays with theirs in an attempt to convert the pagans. However, once England was thoroughly christianised the opposite applied and the church did all it could to separate christian holidays from their heathen origins. In around 1010AD the christian priest Byrhtferð set the record straight and in his writings puts the heathen celebrations back on the solstice, making a clear distinction between the old ways and the teachings of the church.
Bede made the claim that the English celebrated gēol (yule) on the solstice but claimed Mothers’ Night was celebrated on christmas day (25th Dec). This was something that the church would often do, equate our holidays with theirs in an attempt to convert the pagans. However, once England was thoroughly christianised the opposite applied and the church did all it could to separate christian holidays from their heathen origins. In around 1010AD the christian priest Byrhtferð set the record straight and in his writings puts the heathen celebrations back on the solstice, making a clear distinction between the old ways and the teachings of the church.
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Tonight is Mōdraniht (Mother’s Night), which means that tonight marks the beginning of the Yuletide (according to the calendar/tradition I follow).
Some dispute the 'Twelve Days of Yule' but it feels natural to me and aligns nicely, with the Twelfth Night being New Year's Eve. Some Heathens, myself included, make a note of our dreams for the Twelve Nights, starting tonight. Some believe that each night of dreams may even correspond to each of the months of the following year.
We don't always remember our dreams, but I find that when I go into the Twelve Nights with the intention to recall and make note of the dreams I have, it is surprisingly easy to do. I'm usually able to jot down 2-4 dreams for each night.
Try it - it's a fun experiment if nothing else.
Some dispute the 'Twelve Days of Yule' but it feels natural to me and aligns nicely, with the Twelfth Night being New Year's Eve. Some Heathens, myself included, make a note of our dreams for the Twelve Nights, starting tonight. Some believe that each night of dreams may even correspond to each of the months of the following year.
We don't always remember our dreams, but I find that when I go into the Twelve Nights with the intention to recall and make note of the dreams I have, it is surprisingly easy to do. I'm usually able to jot down 2-4 dreams for each night.
Try it - it's a fun experiment if nothing else.
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An important little video here by Gareth Icke.
I don't align with Gareth or his dad on everything, but I think they're both insightful men doing good work, overall.
In this video, Gareth mentions that the only people going to prison for 'hate speech' are those who plead guilty to it, or plead guilty to anything. I don't know enough about the numerous cases of this happening to know if it's true, but it would make sense. My own comprehension of the law is that in most cases you will be asked to plea one way or another. The correct response, if you've not committed a crime, is 'no case to answer - motion to dismiss.' This has worked for me.
Pleading innocence, or not pleading it all, leaves the prosecution no choice—if they wish to prosecute lawfully—but to call upon a jury, most of which would find speech to be no crime at all. And now they want to do away with jury trials.
I'm going to try and make this my final commentary post on modern affairs until after the Yuletide.
I don't align with Gareth or his dad on everything, but I think they're both insightful men doing good work, overall.
In this video, Gareth mentions that the only people going to prison for 'hate speech' are those who plead guilty to it, or plead guilty to anything. I don't know enough about the numerous cases of this happening to know if it's true, but it would make sense. My own comprehension of the law is that in most cases you will be asked to plea one way or another. The correct response, if you've not committed a crime, is 'no case to answer - motion to dismiss.' This has worked for me.
Pleading innocence, or not pleading it all, leaves the prosecution no choice—if they wish to prosecute lawfully—but to call upon a jury, most of which would find speech to be no crime at all. And now they want to do away with jury trials.
I'm going to try and make this my final commentary post on modern affairs until after the Yuletide.
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Forwarded from Hyperborean Radio (Uncensored)
"It was the Yuletide, that men call Christmas though they know in their hearts it is older than Bethlehem and Babylon, older than Memphis and mankind"-H.P.Lovecraft
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Forwarded from Hearthfire Radio
NEW EPISODE — The Fyrgen — Episode 49: Hammer in the East... with Hammer and Vajra
https://www.hearthfireradio.com/watch?v=gUcWPCnV
Pagan practitioner, author, and podcaster Zachary Gill (aka Hammer and Vajra) joins Dan for an insightful discussion on Indo-European Pagan practice and philosophy in the East and in the West. They talk about Buddhism's Indo-European pedigree, the afterlife, materiality, the honey-trap of Christianity and more.
Guest links: Books | Telegram | Podcast
https://www.hearthfireradio.com/watch?v=gUcWPCnV
Pagan practitioner, author, and podcaster Zachary Gill (aka Hammer and Vajra) joins Dan for an insightful discussion on Indo-European Pagan practice and philosophy in the East and in the West. They talk about Buddhism's Indo-European pedigree, the afterlife, materiality, the honey-trap of Christianity and more.
Guest links: Books | Telegram | Podcast
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"I go to my fathers, in whose mighty company I shall not now feel ashamed."
~King Theoden, in The Return of the King (film)
This is what we fight and sacrifice for. And this is why pagans have the most strength in the face of tyranny and evil. We may not be rewarded materially for our struggle, but we will win the respect of our forefathers.
~King Theoden, in The Return of the King (film)
This is what we fight and sacrifice for. And this is why pagans have the most strength in the face of tyranny and evil. We may not be rewarded materially for our struggle, but we will win the respect of our forefathers.
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