Yule and Logs

WooHoo!!!

Hey everyone,
Please excuse my outburst. I am just so excited to be on break. Yule (aka the Winter Solstice) is on December 22nd. That's in two days! (Or just one, considering that it's almost midnight...) Does everyone have their Yule logs made? If you don't, here's how:

First, your going to need a log (duh) about a foot and a half long. It should be from an oak tree because it's traditional. You can use wood from any tree though. If you're cutting the tree yourself, ask for its permission first. I know it might be kind of strange, but it's a living thing, too. If it's already been cut, pray a thanks. 

There're two ways to make it. If you have a fireplace you can burn it there. If you don't, you can drill holes in the top to put candles in. Either way, you'll want to trim the bottom of it so that it sits still. 

You decorate it with:

~ribbons {red, white(or silver), and green; or white, red, and black}
~pine cones
~holly
~mistletoe 
~feathers
~dried berries
~pine needles
~anything else that you feel appropriate

This can all be applied with a hot glue gun. Make sure the ribbons are okay to burn (no wires or plastic materials)

If you're using candles, use the same colors as the ribbons. 

It can be dusted with flour to add a 'snowy' touch. 

And after all that, you end up with a beautiful creation! 

Blessed Be!
Alice