As the long nights begin to settle over the land, we enter Vetrnætr , Winter Nights, a time when the veil between worlds thins and the living honor their ancestors, the spirits of the land, and the deities who guide the changing seasons. In this episode, we explore how the Norse marked the turning of the year, the mythic forces tied to the coming cold, and the powerful themes of gratitude, protection, and endurance that carry us through the dark half of the year.From ancient feasts and offerings to the Dísir and Landvættir to modern ways you can celebrate, whether in a city apartment or around a rural bonfire, this episode invites you to reconnect with the cyclical rhythm of death, rest, and renewal.Topics include:Historical roots of Vetrnætr and its connection to ancestor venerationThe Vanir and the spirits who bless and protect the landModern and accessible ways to honor the season, solo or with a groupReflections on gratitude, protection, and endurance in the face of winterJoin us as we honor the past, protect the present, and prepare for the winter ahead.Sources:https://thepaganjourney.weebly.com/winternights.htmlhttps://winternightsfestival.com/about-vetrnaetr/https://thetroth.org/resource/winter-nights/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41m9TLzv-1Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CfWPI3s1h8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxX1SZVpCd0https://www.gutenberg.org/files/598/598-h/598-h.htm

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