For this reason, pagan and druid communities actually celebrate the first sunrise after the winter solstice ... and the fruit of the mistletoe was a symbol of life in the dark winter months.

Historians speculate this was done by the Emperor as a move to weaken established pagan celebrations that occurred around the Winter Solstice. The date wouldn’t be accepted by the Eastern Empire ...

Now, the winter solstice, Saturday, Dec. 21st, is upon us. It will be both the shortest day and longest night of 2024. The solstice also marks the start of the Pagan holiday, Yule, according to ...

As the chill of winter sets in and the days grow ... These might include tarot cards, symbols of deities associated with the solstice, or anything else that holds personal significance.