Winter Solstice - History & Traditions

Hoof And Horn - A Witch's Podcast

Welcome back to Hoof and Horn - A Witch's Podast! *** In this episode, Braxis, Samuel and Tamrha talk about the history of Winter Solstice celebrations in European cultures including Saturnalia, Juul, Alban Arthan, St. Lucia's Day, and the Moltron Festival - and in non-European cultures including Dongzhi, Shab-e Yalda, Santo Thomas festival and Soyal. *** Later, the trio discuss ways modern Witches and Pagans can celebrate the Sabbat as well as the ephemera of the holiday, such as trees, ornaments, lights, the Yule log and why Witches and Pagans should really stop saying that Christians stole Pagan customs for the Christmas holiday. *** Music in this episode by Sharon Knight and T. Thorn Coyle, and Damh the Bard. All music used with permission. *** Be sure to stay tuned for our upcoming mini-episode where we'll talk about the food of the season and a bit of kitchen witchery! *** Please remember to follow, like and share on our Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok. *** You can leave us a voice message at our Anchor.fm home to ask questions, comment and even suggest upcoming topics. *** Blessed and Happy Solstice!