Yule

I have to say Yule is not my favorite season. I love some of the traditions of Yule but i hate the religious aspects of it. Since Every thing done on yule from the tree, to the wreath, to presents to decorating is pagan, its just wrong that a religious group has made this very pagan celebration a religious event. If they would do JUST a bit of research they would realize the birth story aint about Jesus..but Mostly about Mithras..one of many Gods born of a virgin (which by the way means a not married woman) and even born on Dec 25th. So really Mithras is the reason for the season..THOUGH this sect was very anti woman and only for celibate men...

Anyway.. i do have Yule things going on. Since i have 9 kids we all drew 3 names each for gift giving, they each have to do something in the month of Dec that is giving to the community or a person without any giving back and on the day we open gifts they must bring a poem or something to read and then each makes a dish for the meal. I have a live tree up, as much pagan stuff as i can find :) and a very cute ice skating penguin which will always have a special place in my heart.
so Happy Yule to All and i pray love finds a way to your life and that Peace is that which we all endeavor for within our own world.