Come down out to Witchcraft District Bazaar for a day of fun, sales, seasonal featured items, treats, a raffle, and to meet the Yule Father and La Befana! Saturday, December 13, from 11am-6pm. Long before Santa Claus or St. Nicholas, there was Yule Father — Jólfąðr (literally translating to “Yule Father”), an ancient Norse name for Odin in his winter guise. He traveled during the Solstice accompanied by the Yule Goat, bringing gifts, blessings, and protection through the darkest nights. Alongside him arrives La Befana, the Italian Christmas Witch. Traditionally appearing on Epiphany Eve, she brings gifts to the good, […]
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This Saturday, December 14th, Priestess Renée Anderson is hosting a “Yule Father & La Befana” event at her store, Witchcraft District Bazaar! The magical two individuals will be there from 11am-6pm, and folks of all ages can ask for Yule blessings and take FREE photos and selfies with them. Who are these two, you may ask? Before the existence of Santa Claus or St. Nicholas/Sinterklaas, there was YULE FATHER! In ancient Norse, he was Jólfaðr literally translating to “Yule Father”, which is actually another name for Odin. He would visit during the Winter Solstice along with the Yule Goat bringing […]