Deitsch -- Pennsylvania German -- Heathenry
December 2011 Blog Posts (1)
Zwelfdi Nacht/Twelfth Night un Neiyaahrsdaag/New Year's Day
Tonight (December 31 into January 1) is the Twelfth Night of Yule (remember that Heathen (and therefore Urglaawe) days begin at sunset on the prior day. Thus, "Sunday" actually begins at sundown on Saturday.
This is also the night of the progression of Berchta, a powerful goddess known to the Continental and Pennsylvania Germans. She may actually be Holle known by a different name, or She may be a Vanic relative of Holle. However, historical treatment of Her has portrayed Her…
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