Description: Jam-packed with more than 60 spells, invocations, and rituals, "Yule" guides readers through the magic of the season, as they discover the origin of the eight tiny reindeer, brew up some Yuletide coffee, and learn ways to create their own holiday traditions and crafts based on celebrations from a variety of countries and beliefs.
Brief description:
Dorothy Morrison (Louisiana) is a third-degree Wiccan High Priestess of the Georgian Tradition, and she has been an avid practitioner of the Craft for more than fifty years. She founded the Coven of the Crystal Garden in 1986, and she spent many years teaching Wicca to students both in the United States and in Australia.
Dorothy's work has been published in many journals and magazines, including Circle Network News, SageWoman, and Crone Chronicles. She is the author of the acclaimed Everyday Magic, Everyday Moon Magic, Everyday Sun Magic, and Yule.
Review Quotes:
"...stuffed with truths, fictions, superstitions, and history. There's also practical info, from holiday-oriented recipes to ways to remove Grinchiness from parties."--L.A. Times
"...[A] lighthearted approach to preparing for the holidays."--Booklist
"Yule: A Celebration of Light and Warmth isn't a book for people who want to sit in their armchair and passively read and absorb knowledge. It's for people who want to do."--The Cauldron, a Pagan Forum
"...this guide to Yule is a treasured gift of celebrations."--Heather Froeschl, www.BookReview.com
"...[A]n interesting compendium of folklore, traditions, recipes, and gift and decoration ideas to brighten up the winter holidays."--NAPRA ReView
"Yule is a book for those who love the holiday season in any form. Filled with history and lore of the season, this book truly is 'a celebration of light and warmth, ' as the subtitle so aptly states."--Beth Derochea, Rambles: A Cultural Arts Magazine