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!
Happy Solstice!
ReplyDeleteBirthday wishes to your Pop Pop!
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday that man!!! Looking good on those ninety-one years. Blessed Solstice to you all there at the K-estate. Hugswagswhiskeries, YAM-aunty xxx
Marv, your PopPop looks so good and healthy and young like you! He went from flying ace to a jail bird, mol.
ReplyDeleteGlad he's out now and hope in Spring your mom can go fur another visit. We are glad fur the longer days starting tomorrow by one minute, but it means colder nights now fur the next 3 months. Yuck. Gotta a bit of snow on the ground today and bitter cold is back after a few days of light rain. Farm ponds are still 1/2 empty from the drought. Give my BFF Jo Jo a head bump but not growls, mol. Precious
Happy Birthday Pop Pop!!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your Pop Pop. He is looking great for 91!
ReplyDeleteThe Icelandic Yule Cat is scary.
Happy Winter Solstice, sweet friends! And the happiest of birthdays to Pop Pop! XO
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Pop Pop. We're not sure about that Yule Cat.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Pop Pop. Our grandma turns 90 today.
ReplyDeleteCharlee: "Happy Winter Solstice! And happy big nine-one to your Pop Pop!"
ReplyDeleteJava Bean: "¡Feliz cumpleaños!"
Chaplin: "Many happy returns!"
Happy Winter Solstice and Happy Birthday Pop Pop!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Grandpa! That is a cool cat light sculpture. XO
ReplyDeleteWe wish your Pop Pop a Very Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeletePurrs,
The Chans
A Happy Birthday to your Pop Pop.
ReplyDeleteA Yule Cat - now that is something We would love to see!
Happy 91st birthday Pop Pop.
ReplyDeleteWe are excited about the extra minute we get today! The days are getting longer!
Yikes, that is a HUGE cat!!
ReplyDeleteInterseting story behind it.
Happy Birthday #91 to your Dad, and PopPop!
The cat legend sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteI wish your Pop Pop many happy returns of the day!