The Yule Tomte: A Memory of Ancestor Veneration

Christmas time is nearing, which means people will soon start to bring out their holidays decorations. In Sweden, one figure will be making his yearly comeback: the jultomte, or Yule tomte. This tiny man with a big white beard and a pointy hat is a beloved figure in Scandinavian folklore. In modern times, we mostly

A throne in the woods

I returned to the ancient grave I found in the forest the other day to meditate on the ancestors, bring offering and ask for their blessings. On my way there, I took a path I hadn’t before and found what almost looks like a carved seat in a rock. A nice little spot to sit