Yule

[yool] Between the 20th-23rd of June (21/6/25)

The Winter Solstice, Yuletide, Jól, Matariki - Māori New Year, Saturnalia, Advent, Midwinter, Christmas

The longest night and shortest day of the year. The rebirth of the Sun and Matariki (Pleiades), signifies The Māori New Year. Celebrate by feasting, singing, dancing and burning a Yule log. Decorate with evergreens, pinecones, red berries and sun symbols. The Oak King conquers The Holly King and the light returns from now onwards.

Many of our modern Christmas traditions came from Yule originally. It was celebrated in December in the Northern Hemisphere but for it to be seasonally accurate for us here in the Southern Hemisphere we need to celebrate Christmas or Yule in June on the Winter Solstice.

How to celebrate Yule, the Winter Solstice, in the Southern Hemisphere

Blog posts coming June 2025 - as well as how to decorate your altar, feast ideas and seasonal recipes

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The Yule - Winter Solstice Collection

Winter and Sun themed decor and handmade beeswax candles - new products launching June 2025

Find out more about Yule

Read my latest ebook to learn about celebrating the Wheel of the Year in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a comprehensive guide featuring an informative page on each festival, including crafts and activities, seasonal foods and home decoration ideas.

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Southern Seasons - A Simple Guide to Celebrating the Wheel of the Year in the Southern Hemisphere

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