The Goddess gives birth to a son, the God, at Yule. Yule is a time of the greatest darkness and is the shortest day of the year. Since the God is also the Sun, this marks the point of the year when the Sun is reborn as well. Thus, the Wicca light fires or candles to welcome the Sun's returning light. The Goddess, slumbering through the winter of Her labor, rests after Her delivery. Yule is the remnant of early rituals celebrated to hurry the end of winter and the bounty of spring. It is a reminder that the ultimate product of death is rebirth.
		HERBS-Holly, Mistletoe, Rosemary, Oak, Pine Cones INCENSE-Bayberry, Pine, Cedar, Rosemary, Juniper CANDLES-Gold, Red, Green, White SACRED GEMSTONES-Cat's eye & Ruby DECORATIONS-Yule log (oak or pine), Mistletoe, Wreaths, Strings of dried flowers & cinnamon sticks, Apples, Oranges, Yule tree COLORS-Red, Green, White, Silver, Gold FOOD-Roasted Turkey, Nuts, Apples, Oranges, Caraway rolls, Mulled wine