2025 Yule

WiCoM Yule Ritual Celebration

Yule, the celebration of the Winter Solstice, marks the longest night of the year and the moment when the sun begins its gradual return. Across many traditions, it is a time that honors the resilience of life during the cold and darkness, the slow rebirth of the light, and the deep renewal that emerges from stillness. Yule reminds us that even in the darkest season there is a spark of hope growing quietly beneath the surface, promising new beginnings, warmth, and the eventual flourishing of brighter days.

Our ritual will draw upon the strength and symbolism of Norse mythology to deepen our celebration of Yule. We acknowledge the powerful presence of Odin and the Wild Hunt—forces that sweep through the darkest nights, clearing away fear, stagnation, and the remnants of the old year. Together we honor the returning sun as a symbol of renewed hope and rising courage. Each participant will charge a crystal or personal token with the light of the Sol candle and the protective, wisdom-bearing energy of Odin. This talisman will serve as a reminder throughout the coming year that even in challenging times, the light returns, courage endures, and we carry within us the strength to move toward brighter days.

When
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Gather in starting at 6:00 p.m., ritual at 7:00 p.m.
Potluck to follow the ritual

Where
The Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
10715 Zenith Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431

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What to bring
• Potluck food to share, if you can do so without difficulty. Please label your offering (meat, vegetarian, vegan, ingredients).

• Your own silverware, cup, and plate suitable for a picnic if you can (we will have some disposables if you can’t do this)