12 Days of Yule (2025)
A 12-day Yule series with daily reflections, art touchstones, and prompts for the season of return.
This hub gathers every post in the series in order. You can read from Day 1 through Day 12, or begin with whichever day feels most relevant right now.
Series note: This 12-day structure is inspired by the seasonal framework outlined by Pagan Grimoire.
12 Days of Yule Index
Dec 20 — Day 1: Mother’s Night
Mother’s Night: Picasso’s Maternité
Dec 21 — Day 2: Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice
Dec 22 — Day 3: Day of Ancestors
Day of Ancestors
Dec 23 — Day 4: The Hearth and the Home
The Hearth and the Home
Dec 24 — Day 5: Gift-Giving Day
Gift-Giving Day - Generosity, Reciprocity & Community
Dec 25 — Day 6: Odin’s Day and the Wild Hunt
Odin's Day and the Wild Hunt
Dec 26 — Day 7: Grýla and the Yule Lads
Grýla and the Yule Lads
Dec 27 — Day 8: Day of Service (published Jan 6)
Day of Service
Dec 28 — Day 9: The Deer Mother (published Jan 13)
The Deer Mother
Dec 29 — Day 10
Coming in a future winter season
Dec 30 — Day 11
Coming in a future winter season
Dec 31 — Day 12
Coming in a future winter season
What this series is
Each day includes:
• a theme for the day (seasonal and reflective)
• an image or artwork to sit with
• a short prompt you can answer in one sentence or expand into journaling
FAQ
What are the 12 Days of Yule?
A 12-day seasonal framework often observed from the beginning of Yule through the days that follow. Many people use this period for reflection, ritual, or marking the turning of the year.
Do I need to read these in order?
No. The index follows the traditional sequence, but you can start with whichever day speaks to you.
Are these posts religious?
They’re reflective and seasonal, approached through an art-centered lens. Take what resonates and leave the rest.
Comments
Post a Comment