The Yule Goat
The Yule goat is a spirit or deity from Scandinavian folklore. He is often tied into either Thor's Goats Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr or Heiðrún, the goat from whose udder sacred mead flows. While Thor would be more prominent if one wished for an Eddic figure origin, Heiðrún would be more likely due to the association of Yule with alcoholic spirits. Though the Yule goat is traditionally male, and finds its origins further back pre-eddas in the animistic culture of Europe. Tying into similar Winter Goat traditions from Dionysus to Krampus, from the Golden Horned Ibex to well... the Yule goat. Similar to the bear the Goat is a symbol of resurrection (the dead) and fertility. As seen in the keeping of a sheaf of grain for the Yule Goat idol. The Yule Goat alongside the Tomte (ancestral spirits) are the gift givers of much of Scandinavia though they are being displaced by assimilated West Germano-Celtic Santa Traditions. -TLK
The Yule goat is a spirit or deity from Scandinavian folklore. He is often tied into either Thor's Goats Tanngrisnir and Tanngnjóstr or Heiðrún, the goat from whose udder sacred mead flows. While Thor would be more prominent if one wished for an Eddic figure origin, Heiðrún would be more likely due to the association of Yule with alcoholic spirits. Though the Yule goat is traditionally male, and finds its origins further back pre-eddas in the animistic culture of Europe. Tying into similar Winter Goat traditions from Dionysus to Krampus, from the Golden Horned Ibex to well... the Yule goat. Similar to the bear the Goat is a symbol of resurrection (the dead) and fertility. As seen in the keeping of a sheaf of grain for the Yule Goat idol. The Yule Goat alongside the Tomte (ancestral spirits) are the gift givers of much of Scandinavia though they are being displaced by assimilated West Germano-Celtic Santa Traditions. -TLK
Don't forget to leave out your stockings with care for Santa and the Wild Hunt will soon be there, whether by the radiator or by the hearth, by candle or starlight. For the spirits and the gods come in the night, for the kindly among our people comes toys and joy, while for the naughty there will be no respite... Good Yule to all, and to all a Good Night!
If you believe our men in the military should grow their man manes with pride, sign the petition below, the heavy lifting on lore and customs has already been done the support is what's needed. However if you think Santa Claus looks better clean shaven and our men look better as women and children perhaps pass it up this Yuletide. https://www.change.org/BeardedMilitary
Forwarded from Æthelwulf Art
Happy Yule, everyone!
I hope you had a festive, joyful and splendiferous day. Here is my newest painting I thought I'd share with you. It's a Yule theme but with different cultural elements to it. I drew inspiration from the Welsh tradition, Mari Lwyd; the English folkloric character, Herne the Hunter and the Celtic god, Cernunnos. I hope it looks okay. Anyway, I'll do my best upload the next one tomorrow.
I hope you had a festive, joyful and splendiferous day. Here is my newest painting I thought I'd share with you. It's a Yule theme but with different cultural elements to it. I drew inspiration from the Welsh tradition, Mari Lwyd; the English folkloric character, Herne the Hunter and the Celtic god, Cernunnos. I hope it looks okay. Anyway, I'll do my best upload the next one tomorrow.
This day in 1914 became famous for the Christmas truce of WW1 when a series of unofficial ceasefires came into being famously with the singing of a song sang by the Germans from their trenches and joined by the British from theirs. Eventually both sides met in "No mans land" shaking hands and exchanging gifts of cigarettes and liquor eventually leading to raucous impromptu games of football. This truce lasted the entirety of the day and long into the night despite the best efforts of commanders on both sides of the conflict.
The next day the fighting continued but only after the execution of many soldiers on both sides by their own commanders.
There are lessons to be learned here. The reality is we are in control of our own destiny and no power can change that unless we allow it.
The next day the fighting continued but only after the execution of many soldiers on both sides by their own commanders.
There are lessons to be learned here. The reality is we are in control of our own destiny and no power can change that unless we allow it.
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Santa Claus Impersonators
In America it is a common sight around Christmas to see Santa Claus around the town. Promoting charities, visiting children in the hospital, leading parades, and more. Santa is not only a symbol of the Holiday he is a symbol of the goodwill, kindness, and hope embodied in the Yuletide. Those who portray him often grow their beards out specifically to do so, dyeing their beards white and wearing the common red suit. Many take their role more seriously and pick up tailoring and leatherworking to make a more authentic Santa outfit. Oftentimes comforting children on their deathbed, or helping the children who come to them with their list (including several instances of beating up abusive parents after the child revealed their secret to Santa). Many of them have even stated they understand they are embodying a deity, much as Wild Man mumming customs like Krampus runs and the Mari Lwyd embody deities, so do those portraying Santa. Much as predecessors Father Christmas or Sinterklaas.-TLK
In America it is a common sight around Christmas to see Santa Claus around the town. Promoting charities, visiting children in the hospital, leading parades, and more. Santa is not only a symbol of the Holiday he is a symbol of the goodwill, kindness, and hope embodied in the Yuletide. Those who portray him often grow their beards out specifically to do so, dyeing their beards white and wearing the common red suit. Many take their role more seriously and pick up tailoring and leatherworking to make a more authentic Santa outfit. Oftentimes comforting children on their deathbed, or helping the children who come to them with their list (including several instances of beating up abusive parents after the child revealed their secret to Santa). Many of them have even stated they understand they are embodying a deity, much as Wild Man mumming customs like Krampus runs and the Mari Lwyd embody deities, so do those portraying Santa. Much as predecessors Father Christmas or Sinterklaas.-TLK