The Holly King & the Oak King—you may have heard of these two mythical, pagan figures, but who are they and where do they come from? One of the trickiest things when it comes to modern paganism is understanding the origins of our rituals, folklore and belief. So today, I wanted to look at t

The Winter Solstice approaches and we are getting ready to celebrate Yule. It's a good opportunity to retell the legend of the Oak King and the Holly King, personifications of winter and summer in various traditions. This is how the story goes: Long ago, our land was ruled by two Kings, who were brothers. The...

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Welcome to those reading from The Pagan Blog Project! This was going to be my post last week, but as you know I was rather ill. Of all the trees in United States, Great Britain, and Ireland, the oak is considered the king. Even today it is synonymous with strength, endurance, abundance, and steadfastness. The classical world regarded the oak as the "Tree of Life" as its roots run deep and its branches touch the sky. The word oak derives from the Anglo-Saxon word ac and the Irish word duar…

Discover the enchanting lore of The Holly King! 🌲👑 Delve into ancient tales, understand his significance in seasonal shifts, and learn traditional offerings to honor him. Perfect for those seeking deeper connections with age-old traditions. #HollyKing #PaganLore #SeasonalMagic

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A myth about the Holly King and the Oak King for this Yuletide season.

Oak King Holly King, Summer Solstice traditions. ©Holly DeFount 2014