Many of these Christmas symbols have humble beginnings that go back to the very origins of Christmas and its associations ...

For this reason, pagan and druid communities actually celebrate the first sunrise after the winter solstice ... and the fruit of the mistletoe was a symbol of life in the dark winter months.

Drowning of  Marzanna  (Morana) in the Opole region in Poland. Photo: Mariusz Przygoda-FORUM-0436350188 Morana and Gaik: The ...

As the chill of winter sets in and the days grow ... These might include tarot cards, symbols of deities associated with the solstice, or anything else that holds personal significance.