Yule Winter Solstice art greeting cards - Wiccan Wheel of the Year Pagan Sabbat

As the winter's veil lifts, and the longest night succumbs to new light, may this enchanting Yuletide greeting card whisper greetings and blessings to your loved ones.

As the majestic Oak and Holly Kings echo the mythology of the winter solstice, they stand on the threshold of change and renewal. This ancient story has been woven into the essence of this handpainted Yule illustration, born from an original oil painting. 

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YULE / WINTER SOLSTICE WICCAN WHEEL OF THE YEAR TRADITIONAL DATES :

• Northern Hemisphere: Dec 21 - 22 
• Southern Hemisphere: June 21 - 22 
• Astrological dates vary annually

YULE: SOME KEY POINTS:

• Midwinter / Longest Night of the year.
• Traditionally a time of rest, a holiday from sowing and reaping the land all year.
• A time for family gatherings and storytelling.

In the morning after the longest night the "sun is born again" because the sun starts to grow bigger again after this night. It is tradition to stay up all night and watch the sun rise in the morning at this time.

Evergreen trees were decorated at Yuletide and gifts exchanged throughout pagan Europe since ancient times to symbolise renewal and hope during the dark winter months and to celebrate this turning point. This old tradition was later adopted and adapted by Christianity.

An old legend or mythological story that was shared by many Celtic and pagan traditions is of a battle between the Oak King and the Holly King. They have this battle for supremacy at this time. Some details of this story vary slightly between the different traditions. 

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YULE ART GREETING CARD SPECS:

• Cards are printed on Semi- Gloss 350 gsm card ❤
• Comes with a white envelope ❤
• Blank inside ❤
• Individually wrapped in cellophane sleeves ❤
• Choose from A6 or Large A5 sizes ❤
• A6 size: 10.5 x 14.8 cm / 4.1 x 5.8 inches ❤
• A5 size: 14.8 x 21 cm / 5.8 x 8.3 inches ❤
• Durable, high-quality printing ❤
  

SHIPPING:

• Sent within working 3 days from Bonny's art studio in Melbourne, Australia ❤
  
• Choose your region/currency for FREE POSTAGE WORLDWIDE ! ❤

WHY BUY FROM US:

• These prints are exclusively & directly from the artist, Bonny Hut ❤
• Keep the artist in the art & support real, independent artists ❤ 
• Real art painted with skill by human hand & soul has a higher frequency than art automatically generated by a computer app ❤
• Quality control checks are done at the art studio before postage. ❤

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❤ Please see the Wiccan Wheel of the Year cards mixed listing page in this store if you would like to select a mix between all 8 Pagan Sabbats for A6 cards or A5 Cards.