Readers Respond: Readers' Picks: Yule Songs

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By Patti Wigington, About.com Guide

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From the article: What Songs Should I Sing at Yule?

Do you have a favorite song that brings out the spirit of the Yule season? Share it with our other readers! Share Your Favorite

"Pagan Born" by Inkubus Sukkubus needs to be here. If you get a little tired sometimes of soaring melodies and Irish jigs, check these folks out. A lot of great Pagan music, but with a rock flavor.
—RobynCi

I really love Lisa Thiel's song "Yule" and another good one is "On Midwinter's Day" by Damh the Bard.
—Guest Northy

A good three or four verses ... not ONE mention of Christmas, Christian imagery or anything. Plenty of singing about the Yule log and the season!
—Guest Conchobor

Some are certainly Pagan, but a few are just silly. Feel free to hop over to my Friends of Rupert channel on YouTube and sing along! I think "Fresh Cat Nip" is my favorite. http://www.youtube.com/friendsofrupert
—Kyrja

I listen- and sing along- to all of them, even the Christian based ones. My immediate family, although they aren't orthodox at all, are Christian. Since my family is all very musically inclined, some of my first (and favorite) memories have to do with singing Christmas carols to Mom's guitar or caroling around the neighborhood. By now, the songs themselves don't mean much of anything to me- they aren't my beliefs anymore, and I don't think they ever were- but I listen to them and sing them because it's the memories that I recall most about the holiday season. The songs themselves are just pretty songs. However, if you're asking my favorites, I love "Silver Bells". It's not religious, so I just replace Christmas with Yuletide and it works just fine.
—Guest Maggie

The holly and the ivy is very pagan in orign... Perfect for Yule )O( blessed Yule to you all
—Guest Polly

What about Winterwonderland and Jingle Bells?They are more about enjoying the outdoors.
—Guest bittysnitty

try a web search for Damh the Bard His album To the Cauldren born has a fantastic Yule song Titled On Mid Winters Day
—marchpagan

I haven't seen Frosty the Snowman on here yet. it's one that is a classic winter song, with no attachments other than the magic hat. Maybe not pagan in nature, but still a fun one to sing :)
—Guest aquarabus

My favorite is "Deck the Halls," which refers to several Pagan traditions, such as burning the Yule Log and decorating with Holly.
—Guest isismae

I recently found Beautiful Darkness, Celebrating the Winter Solstice by Jessica Radcliffe; Lisa Ekström; Martin Simpson. It is wonderful!!
—wytchygirl

The tune of "Oh Holy Night" always gives me goosebumps, so to make it meaningful for me, I just rewrote most of the words. O Solstice Night The Lady's Moon is glowing It is the night of Her dear Sun's rebirth Long lay the world With winter's cold wind blowing Til the Oak King - sets alight - the night sky The thrill of hope The darkened world rejoices For yonder breaks A new and glorious morn Dawn is in the East Now see, the Earth Rejoices Oh Light arise Oh Light, arise once more Oh Light Oh Solstice Light Oh Light arise (Still works like a charm.)
—Guest Rain Audrey

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Patti Wigington
Paganism / Wicca Guide