The Inked Grimoire

Yule is the time when tradition may be the most present in our day-to-day lives. Whether you celebrate Yule, Christmas, or any of the many other holidays in December, pretty much everywhere you look, there’s some tradition, legend, or myth there. The trees we erect in our homes, the candles we light, and even the recipes we cook from cookbooks passed down from generations help make this time of year truly special. But what about some of the lesser-known traditions and legends? Let’s dive into some of our favorites!

You better watch out; you better not cry…because Krampus will punish you! That’s right – Krampus, the half-goat, half-demon, punishes children who misbehave at Christmastime. As the scary companion of St. Nicholas, Krampus is often seen with a bundle of sticks (switches) that he uses to whip naughty children as punishment for being disobedient. Sometimes, he even carries them away in the bag or basket on his back. But there's more to this monster than meets the eye!

Yule falls on the Winter Solstice and the longest night of the year. The day following Yule, the Sun returns, and the days start to get longer and longer. Here are some of our favorite Busy Witch tips to celebrate Yule this year!

You know the song… “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” but why can’t we give ourselves little magickal gifts for 12 days of Witchmas? Guess what? We totally can! So rather than lords and ladies – and all those dang birds, am I right? – how about 12 magickal practices to create an even more delightful Yule this year? Let’s do it!