1.05 Solstice Special

In this episode, we discuss the Winter and Summer Solstices, and how each of your hosts celebrate the Sabbat happening in their hemisphere at the moment. Why is light such a big deal at both solstices? Why do the solstices fall on specific dates? How can you beat (literally!) the darkness? And why do we discuss a terrifying Welsh horse?

 

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For reference and research, the gods mentioned during the podcast were Sol, Sol Invictus, Lleu Llaw Gyffes, and Arianrhod.

 

Here’s a link to a YouTube video about Y Fari Lwyd (Uh Vary Loyd) from BBC Cymru: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_xFo6Hifzk 

 

The Romans and 25 December link (Twitter thread by Dr. Andrew Henry): https://twitter.com/andrewmarkhenry/status/1465979583384195076 

 

James’ ‘Memories of the Oak and Holly King: Winter Solstice Story!’: https://witchingpath.blogspot.com/2012/12/memories-of-oak-and-holly-king-winter.html 

 

Tim Minchin song mentioned by Josie, ‘White Wine in the Sun’ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCNvZqpa-7Q 

Julia Phillips’ ‘The Witches of Oz’: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/864677.The_Witches_Of_Oz