Yule Log Solstice Candle, 2021
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Artifact Overview
Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of year. Throughout history, world cultures have held festivals and ceremonies that look forward to the light, warmth, and life-giving properties of the returning sun. This long-burning candle, to remain lit throughout the long night of Winter Solstice, was inspired by those used in Christian Novena rituals.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Candle
Date Made
2021
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.162.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Wax
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8.125 in
Diameter: 2.313 in
Inscriptions
on front:
Yule Log / Solstice Candle / The darkest night's / end has come / The suns warm light / we now welcome / for Yultide[sic] is now here / the darkness soon / will disappear.
on back:
Yule or Yuletide / is a winter solstice festival / historically observed / by the Germanic peoples. / Scholars have connected / the original celebrations / of Yule to the Wild Hunt, / the god Odin, and the pagan / Anglo-Saxon celebrations. / Decorated Yule trees / are still a common / sight this time of year. / North Witch / Magick / Co.
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