To all my pagan bretheren on this board-

**macwilkin** · 21st December 10, 10:39 AM

Some of us non-pagans also celebrate Yule & Yuletide...

T.

**Bugbear** · 21st December 10, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Some of us non-pagans also celebrate Yule & Yuletide...

T.

Don't worry, cajunscot, I'm sure you all are considered pagans by some group or another.

**macwilkin** · 21st December 10, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Bugbear

Don't worry, cajunscot, I'm sure you all are considered pagans by some group or another.

Being an Episcopalian in the Bible Belt, you can bet on it, Ted.

T.

**ozarkjacobite** · 22nd December 10, 02:47 PM

A blessed Yule to all!

**Drac** · 21st December 10, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Some of us non-pagans also celebrate Yule & Yuletide...

T.

Can't speak for the OP but I doubt it is meant to exclude anyone who wishes well for all mankind at this time of year.

I also honor and respect Christmas each year with my Christian companions.

Jim

**macwilkin** · 21st December 10, 11:07 AM

Originally Posted by Drac

Can't speak for the OP but I doubt it is meant to exclude anyone who wishes well for all mankind at this time of year.

I also honor and respect Christmas each year with my Christian companions.

Jim

And I, in turn, recognize the ancient origins of my faith's holy days & holidays.

T.

**Bill aka Mole** · 21st December 10, 01:49 PM

May each of us take the time to wish all of those that we cherish a truly happy season! No matter what spice that each of us brings to this table, let none say that the meal of friendship here is ever bland. Cheers!

**Drac** · 21st December 10, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by Bill aka Mole

May each of us take the time to wish all of those that we cherish a truly happy season! No matter what spice that each of us brings to this table, let none say that the meal of friendship here is ever bland. Cheers!

I have to say I really like your way of expressing.

Jim

**Nighthawk** · 21st December 10, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Some of us non-pagans also celebrate Yule & Yuletide...

T.

Originally Posted by Drac

Can't speak for the OP but I doubt it is meant to exclude anyone who wishes well for all mankind at this time of year.

I also honor and respect Christmas each year with my Christian companions.

Jim

No, it was not meant to exclude! It just didn't occur to me that Christians might observe the pagan holidays! If I could change the title, I would!

**macwilkin** · 21st December 10, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

No, it was not meant to exclude! It just didn't occur to me that Christians might observe the pagan holidays! If I could change the title, I would!

Much of the ancient customs of Yule have been adapted & adopted by Christians in our Christmas celebrations. It's not that that we celebrate "Pagan" holidays, but our celebrations certainly have some "Pagan" roots. In the Scandinavian countries, the terms "Yule" and "Christmastide" are synonymous.

The Yule Log, for example, was used in Christian England long before the German Christmas tree was introduced as part of the celebration.

This basic article provides a good explanation, even though it has no sources cited:

http://www.mysteriousbritain.co.uk/f...-solstice.html

T.