As the days grow shorter and the air becomes crisp, there’s a natural shift in our routines. We crave warmth, comfort, and connection—both to ourselves and the world around us. And while Yule is often celebrated as a special time during the winter solstice, A Guide to Celebrating the 12 Days of Yule is much more than just a Yule guide. It’s a book designed to help you embrace the entire fall and winter season, offering recipes, rituals, and wisdom to help you live in tune with nature’s cycles.
In many ways, this book feels like a grimoire for the colder months—a collection of sacred knowledge, ancestral wisdom, and seasonal magic to guide you from Samhain to Yule and beyond. Whether you want to connect with old-world traditions, nurture your home with comforting recipes, or simply slow down and savor the season, this book is your perfect companion.
Learn about Ancient European Sacred Hospitality- Artwork by Roberto Campus
Fall & Winter Cozy Recipes
From healing tinctures to cozy baked goods, A Guide to Celebrating the 12 Days of Yule is filled with ideas that can carry you through the colder months. Here are some of the magical offerings inside:
• Chicken Soup with Nettles: This nourishing soup is made with homemade bone broth (also included in the book) and nettles, a nutrient-packed herb that’s perfect for supporting your immune system. 🥣
• Cold & Flu Tincture: With ingredients like elderberry, chaga, echinacea, and boneset, this tincture is designed to support you through cold and flu season, boosting your body’s natural defenses. 🌿
• Scottish Shortbread: A simple yet rich recipe that’s perfect for cozy evenings with a cup of tea or for sharing with loved ones during winter gatherings.
• Cinnamon Quick Bread & Chai: This bread is quick and easy to make, and when paired with a cup of warm, spiced chai, it brings a comforting, Hygge-inspired touch to cold days. ☕🍞
• Homemade Trail Mix: Perfect for a fall or winter hike (or just cozying up on the couch), this healthy snack is a great way to enjoy seasonal ingredients and keep your energy up.
• Foolproof Pizza Dough: The recipe I’ve been using for the past 15 years! Great for family pizza night (we do it every Friday!) on those long fall and winter nights. You can top it with seasonal vegetables, herbs, or simply enjoy the process of creating something from scratch.
Deepen your relationship with the Gods with a ritual crafting session: Divinity Medallions. Artwork by Roberto Campus
Seasonal Magic: Connection to the Ancestors & House Spirits
Of course, this book is not just about what’s cooking in the kitchen—it’s about creating seasonal magic in every corner of your life, from your home to your heart. Here are some of the rituals and practices you’ll find in the book:
• Connecting with Female Ancestors: Samhain, the time when the veil is thinnest, is the perfect moment to honor our ancestors. In the book, you will learn how to create an ancestor altar. You will also participate in rituals that help you reach out to the wise women who came before, inviting their wisdom and guidance into your life. 🌙🖤
• House Blessing Ritual: As the cold season sets in, it’s important to protect and bless your home. The book contains two rituals that teach you how to acknowledge and welcome the protective spirits of your house and keep your hearth safe.
• Creating a House Guardian: This practice helps you create a home to house your guardian spirit to watch over your home and family during the darker months. You’ll learn how to invite this energy into your space for protection and warmth. 🏡✨
• Create a Fairy House: If you have little ones or simply want to bring some whimsy into your winter days, building a fairy house is a delightful project. It invites creativity, nature, and magic into your home. 🍄🏡
How to Cultivate Hygge : Art by Roberto Campus
A Grimoire for Modern Times, Inspired by the Old World
In many ways, this book was designed to feel like a grimoire—a collection of sacred wisdom passed down through generations. Each page invites you to reconnect with the old ways in a world that often feels rushed and disconnected. From the rituals and recipes to the simple pleasures of lighting a candle or making a nourishing meal, this book serves as a reminder to slow down and live with intention.
While Yule is a significant moment in the seasonal cycle, the practices, recipes, and rituals in this book can guide you from Samhain to Yule and beyond. It’s more than a guidebook—it’s a living tradition that will help you celebrate and reconnect with the rhythms of nature throughout fall and winter.
Tonttu with mock-up of A Guide to Celebrating the 12 Days of Yule Family Heirloom Edition.
The Family Heirloom Edition
As you may know, we’re currently in the process of bringing a Family Heirloom Edition of this book to life. This special edition will feature a beautiful faux red leather cover, gold foil embossing, and premium design that feels like an old-world treasure– like something your ancestors might have kept on their bookshelf—an heirloom to pass down through the generations, filled with traditions that never lose their magic.
If you’d like to help bring this limited edition to life and get your own copy, you can back the project on Kickstarter! We need to hit the 25-book minimum to make this edition a reality, so every backer counts.
Whether you’re looking to reconnect with ancestral traditions, bring some Hygge into your home, or simply savor the slower rhythms of fall and winter, A Guide to Celebrating the 12 Days of Yule is your perfect companion. With recipes, rituals, and seasonal wisdom to guide you through the darker months, this book is designed to help you embrace the magic that lies in simplicity, intention, and connection.
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