Welcome to The Bell Witch Podcast for this special most festive episode to celebrate Yule.
In the final Solitary Witch episode of 2025, The Bell Witch Podcast host Swailes explores the pagan roots and folklore behind Christmas tradition of Santa Clause. Delving into Yule, the battle of the Holly and the Oak King, and the evolution of Santa Claus. This episode weaves together stories of ancient rituals, medieval revelry, and modern customs. With personal anecdotes and lively interjections from other speakers, the host highlights the enduring magic, balance, and communal spirit of the season, encouraging listeners to embrace both the history and wonder of Christmas and Yule in their own celebrations.
Paganism is the reason for the season!
Blessed Yule from me to you
All my Love and Magic
Swailes FGW x
you can email Swailes on thebellwitchpodcast@yahoo.com
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LINKS
Research Sources
https://wiccaacademy.com/the-holly-king-and-the-oak-king/
https://www.learnreligions.com/go-a-wassailing-for-yule-2562973
https://www.learnreligions.com/the-origins-of-santa-claus-2562993
https://haeretico.com/christmas-lord-of-misrule/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus
Handy Green Man episode link-
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1KoBb1t2rAgiwZZyKHQpwG?si=De07LjhjQSqzsCxjIOsKLw
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