Thursday, December 18, 2008

Yule thoughts

A few thoughts as we approach Yule, and the darkness begins to lift:
  • Interfaith marriage = celebrating both Yule and Festivus.
  • The DaVinci Code is great for non-church-goers this time of year.
  • The Mists of Avalon is also great for said reason.
  • Mistletoe isn't necessary for passion in your marriage (but I still wish I had some).
  • Mistletoe sap was once believed to be the semen of the gods.
  • Some Christians actually hate Christmas because of its close ties with Yule and Saturnalia.
  • A secular Christian, such as myself, can easily adapt this holiday to its more pagan roots (Xmas Tree, mistletoe, wreaths, yule logs, eggnog, etc.).

Happy Yule, and blessed be.