On the 8th day of Yuletide...
The 8th day of Yuletide is a celebration of the hunt and winter. Tonight's celebration is the feast of Skadi and Ullr. These are Norse gods of winter and they are honored for the blessings they will bestow in the season.
Yesterday was the 5th day of Yuletide, the day sacred to community. During the long nights of winter, it was the sense of community that kept people going. Meals were shared and the daily work load was done by everyone.
Giving, and graciously accepting, was an integral part of the people. I found this quite appropriate that it fell on Christmas this year. Our family does a potluck for Christmas day. There is less work for the host and more time to be with each other. So toast to community and focus on honor. Enjoying each other is so important.
Today, the 6th day of Yuletide is for It was a night to celebrate the goddess Eir.
She is the matron goddess of healing and health care workers and is called upon to ward of sickness and injury. On this 6th night of Yule, reflection is on self-discipline, honor and virtues. And the virtue to focus on tonight is fidelity. Not only in relationships but to the balance of life.
To honor Eir, make yourself a hot cup of bone broth and reflect on your health and healing.
