In this episode, we journey through the ancient Yule traditions of Scotland, exploring Winter Solstice folklore, ancient rituals, hearth magic & pre-Christian solstice celebrations that marked the longest night of the year.

What You'll Discover:

- Ancient stone circles: Callanish and Maeshowe's solstice alignments

- The Yule log ritual: Cailleach Nollaig (Old Woman of Winter)

- Sacred evergreens: holly, ivy, juniper, and mistletoe magic

- Traditional Yule bannock baking and divination practices

- The twelve days of Yule and their sacred customs

- Protective rituals for Highland homes during winter's darkness

- Spirits of the season: the Cailleach Winter Hag, household wights, and Orkney trows

- Pre-Christian Pictish, Gaelic, and Norse winter celebrations

- Weather omens, folk magic, and storytelling traditions

- How our ancestors survived and celebrated the darkest season

Find a cosy place to rest, wrap yourself in a warm blanket, and let this peaceful solstice storytelling guide you into a deep, restful sleep.

Perfect for sleep, relaxation, meditation, and lovers of Scottish folklore.New episodes every week.

Also available with relaxing fireplace visuals on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CaledoniaSleeps