I have a friend that is Wiccan, how would I wish her a good Yule properly?

Question

My friend is a practicing Wiccan and I want to include her and her family in my holiday celebrations. Is it appropriate to send then a holiday greeting card that is non-Christian and include a personal note wishing her and her family a Blessed Yule? What is the proper terminology to use? Can I give them a small gift? I want to surprise them with an appropriate holiday greeting to show support and understanding of their faith.

Answer 1

Happy Yule, Blessed Yule, Merry Yule...they all work fine for me :)

Answer 2

A card is a good idea, for one thing, but if you really want to get a great one, there are places online with Yule cards. If not, why not make one from scrath instead? More personal = better, in my opinion. As for terminology, I can't think of anything really. Saying "Have a Blessed Yule" is good, or even something "May the Lord and Lady smile upon your Yule" or something. lol Sorry, not the best card creator.

Also, a gift is appropriate. Although it has nothing to do with Yule itself as far as I know, many Wiccans give gifts in the spirit of the holidays.

Good luck! Hopefully others will have better advice! lol

)O( BB

Answer 3

A non-Christian card with a seasonal theme of winter would be very appropriate, and "Blessed Yule" is also an appropriate greeting.

Gifts are usually happily accepted by Wiccans (and by pretty much everyone else, of course). :-) Candles are very significant and symbolic to Wiccans at this time of year, since we're celebrating the return of warmth and sunlight in increasingly longer days; or perhaps something with a sun motif on it, like towels or a small wall plaque.

Thank you for being open-minded and for asking this question.

Answer 4

Greensong Grove (of about 300 Pagans) had a Yule circle tonight. The hubby and I will probably also do something on the night of Yule -- I need to write a ritual. It makes me feel so invigorated after coming out of a sacred circle all smelling like sage and incense with memories of the ritual still fresh. After years of it, I still get goosebumps sometimes. Ultraviolet, remember that the Full Moon is Dec. 23. Great time to consecrate tools after letting them sit under the moon for awhile! **Spiderman, no worries...we weren't talking about you. Raj, you're so right about the Honey Mead ;) I didn't have time to make mine this year, but luckily I have a store nearby that carries it. Thundor...my Witches' Calendar says the full moon (Wishing Moon, Grael Moon this month) is on the 23 -- Sunday. Where was your info found?

Answer 5

Around our house Merry Yule is usually the accepted term. If you want to send a gift, that's fine. Remember the song "12 days of christmas"? That's based on pagan traditions. Anything small from your heart will be perfect. Your friend will definitely appreciate the effort you are taking for her.

Answer 6

Just say, "Happy Yule!" Invite her out for wassail, maybe. If you want to give her a gift, that's fine, as many Wiccans do exchange gifts at Yule, just as Christians and Jewish people do.

Answer 7

Blessed Yule is fine. Happy Yule is fine.

This actually reminds me of an oh my gods! strip (it's a pagan comic... really funny)

Stan: Merry Christmas.
Fundie: Blessed Yule.
*and for one brief instant, there was peace on earth... one VERY brief instant*
Stan: Bigot!
Fundie: Sinner!

:-P

Answer 8

You got the card and blessing right - send any sort of gift you like.

Yule is most often celebrated on the 21st.

Answer 9

You asked a great question. Very thoughtful and respectful.
Your ideas are great. I agree, candles would be a much appreciated gift. But anything that sums up what your friendship means to you is also a gift that will be remembered by both of you.

Answer 10

i am looking forward to many answers on this q. why? i have a bunch of wiccan friends. love them. i don't think they are so hung up on formalities with those not of their faith.