YULE TIDE CHEER!
Yule is a traditional pagan celebration and id a time to celebrate the hope of the returning light. Like the solstice we acknowledge the darkness is defeated by the brighter side and with each day getting longer, it is a time of celebration so in that respect, Yule is like the traditional New Year holiday. Its a chance to look ahead to the year to come and begin again.
The Icelandic Yule Cat, also known as Jólakötturinn, has a long and fascinating history rooted in Icelandic folklore. While the exact origins of this mythical creature are unknown, it is believed to have been a part of Icelandic culture for centuries.
According to legend, the Yule Cat was a fearsome beast that roamed the countryside, preying on those who did not receive new clothes before Christmas Eve. In Icelandic tradition, new clothes were a symbol of good behavior and were given as gifts to children and adults alike during the holiday season.
Over time, the Yule Cat’s reputation as a fearsome predator softened, and it became a symbol of the importance of hard work and the joy of gift-giving during the holiday season. Today, the Yule Cat is an integral part of Icelandic Christmas traditions and is celebrated throughout the country every year.
I, Marvelous, would love to meet him!
It is our Pop Pop's 91st Birthday!
He is our Mom's Dad and even though we don't know him very well, (he has not visited Midway since the last century) our Mom has gone and seen him in Calgary more than a few times!
