This year Christmas decor ideas evade gaudiness and oscillate towards balanced décor with farmhouse rustic and Scandinavian overtones.

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Pagan & Ancient Roman roots, rituals & embodiment practicesAs the Sun enters the territory of the sea goat at 10:30pm EST, Dec 21, it brings with it Winter (in the Northern hemisphere) & a slow return of longer days. This shift also marks the Winter Solstice & beginning of Yuletide, an ancient pagan celebration lasting from Dec 21 to Jan 1. The traditions of today’s Christmas celebrations are deeply rooted in Yule, celebrated in Nordic countries & British Isles. During this time, trees were…