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Artist: Loreena McKennitt Song: Gloucestershire Wassail Album: A Midwinter Night`s Dream

Yule is the Nordic period of Winter Solstice and, later Christmas . . .

Celts celebrate Yule on December 21.

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A short and simple video to honour Samhain . . . As stated in the video, the history and facts surrounding this festival are extensive, and this video just skims the surface . . .

LYRICS:

Chorus:

Enter the night and you'll find the light, That will carry you to your dreams. Enter the night, let your spirit take flight, In the field of infinite possibilities On the longest night we search for the light, And we find it deep within. Open your eyes to embrace what is wise, And see the light of your own soul shining.

(Chorus)

Wrap up in the cloak of starry darkness my child, And you'll find the center of all things. For from this space of the deepest dark place, Life Eternal does spring.

(Chorus)

So when you find that spark When you dream in the dark, Hold it close to your heart and know. All that you see is all that can be When you give birth to the dreams of your soul.

(Chorus)

Artist: Loreena McKennitt Song: In the Bleak Midwinter Album: A Midwinter Night`s Dream

Most of the lyrics come from Willow Firesong's Pagan Yule Carol Collection, some I wrote or tweaked. The music is The Holly & The Ivy from Zoom Karaoke. Images used without permission but with much gratitude. All rights belong to the artists. I am NOT a professional singer, so please be kind in reviews. Happy Solstice everyone!

Willow Firesong's Pagan Yule Carol Collection:

http://members.tripod.com/~willow_Firesong/YulCarls/index.html

MP3 Download of the Song:

http://www.greenmountainchantry.org/media/holly%20and%20ivy.mp3

Lyrics:

Oh, the rising of the sun

 And the running of the deer

The shining of the winter stars

As the longer days draw near.

Chorus

The holly and the ivy, In the forest side by side,

The Lady and the Horned One Together shall abide.

 The leaping of the cauldron And the dancing by its light.

The singing of the Solstice songs To celebrate this night.

Chorus

Our Lady is the Goddess Who brings us joy on Earth.

Let us dance around her circle, The circle of rebirth.

Chorus

Tonight is cold and dark But tomorrow we shall see,

The coming of the Sun-King In light and majesty.

Chorus

The moon is riding high, Tis the winter of the year.

Come sit by the fire and join us Share the comfort and good cheer

Chorus

Out of darkness comes the dawning Out of Winter comes the Spring

We sing and welcome back the light Celebrate the year's turning

Chorus

Artist: Loreena McKennitt

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