Your family is "Pagan type" EvF, that is interesting. I did not know that.
Yes, like most of the religious activities nowadays, they are printed over what used to be astrological worship. I also celebrated Yule (Thule) with some friends and family. Love and respect (and divinity) of nature is a very pragmatic belief structure. There are things in life we cannot control, so we try to adhere to the rules and limitations of natural reality. It's an old school belief, but one that stands separate from bible hating...
Yes, like most of the religious activities nowadays, they are printed over what used to be astrological worship. I also celebrated Yule (Thule) with some friends and family. Love and respect (and divinity) of nature is a very pragmatic belief structure. There are things in life we cannot control, so we try to adhere to the rules and limitations of natural reality. It's an old school belief, but one that stands separate from bible hating...
