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The Holly King's Hoard: for the Waning Year
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items Discover enchanting and sustainable gifts inspired by the folklore of the Winter Solstice and the gentle magic of a British winter. This curated collection is a tribute to the Holly King, the ancient guardian of the season of rest and renewal. Here y...
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Comforts for the Longest Night
A Sip of Midwinter Magic: Potions & Brews
The Story-Keeper's Library: Legends for the Darkening Days
Tokens of the Evergreen King: Gifts & Adornments
Comforts for the Longest Night
The Holly King's reign is a time for introspection, a season to draw inward and create a sanctuary of warmth and peace. His first teaching is the art of 'Coorie'—the Scottish practice of finding comfort and enchantment while the world outside grows c...
This impossibly soft fleece blanket, woven with the spirits of the forest, is made from recycled materials. Feel good and do good.
Night Lark 10.5 Tog Christmas Winter Wonderland Blue Cosy Throw Duvet
A hand-poured Wintertide Winter Solstice Scented Candle. A perfect ritual for the longest night.
Winter Solstice Scented Candle | Vegan, Soy Wax Candle
In ancient tradition, the Yule Log was lit to banish the darkness and bring luck for the coming year.
Christmas Yule Log – Handmade in Wales
The ancient tradition of decorating doorways with holly was to offer protection and welcome friendly spirits. We recommend sustainably foraging a few sprigs from your garden or local woods to bring the King's blessing into your home.
The Tradition of Bringing in the Holly | Foraging Guidelines
A Sip of Midwinter Magic: Potions & Brews
When the hearth is warm, it is time for the ritual of the feast. The Holly King is a benevolent provider, a woodland Father Christmas who ensures all are nourished. This section is dedicated to the warm brews and comforting potions that fortify the s...
The perfect vessel for a hot brew to warm your hands on the longest night, a reminder that life endures even when the world grows cold.
The Holly King & Tinne Ceramic Mug | British Folklore Yule Coffee Cup | Winter Solstice Gift
Adore these rustic, earth-toned mugs, wheel-thrown by a potter in the Devon countryside.
Handmade Ceramic Mugs With a Sandy White and Blue Design
Fill your home with the scent of Yule. These organic mulling spices are our favourite for creating a non-alcoholic winter warmer. Simply simmer with apple juice for a potion that tastes of pure comfort and joy.
Highgrove Organic Mulled Wine Spices, 20g - Fortnum & Mason
Wassailing is the ancient tradition of blessing the orchards in winter to ensure a good harvest for the coming year. You can perform your own small ritual at home with this traditional wassail recipe.
[PDF] Make medieval wassail punch! | British Museum
The Story-Keeper's Library: Legends for the Darkening Days
As the nights draw in, we follow the oldest tradition of all: the telling of tales. The Holly King is a keeper of ancient wisdom, and his season is the perfect time to gather by the fire and journey into the world of folklore. This is the library we ...
Professor Hutton is the leading authority on the history of the ritual year in Britain. He masterfully separates historical fact from modern invention, allowing you to connect with the real, documented traditions of our ancestors. A truly fascinating...
The Stations of the Sun - A History of the Ritual Year in Britain
This book is the definitive 'Who's Who' of the British Otherworld, an indispensable guide for any wanderer wanting to learn the names and natures of the spirits of the land.
Briggs's Dictionary of Fairies by Katharine Briggs, Fee Greening | Waterstones
This is a 'spellbook' designed to conjure back the nature words that are fading from children's lives.
The Lost Words by Robert Macfarlane, Jackie Morris | Waterstones
For those who prefer to listen to their legends, The Folklore Podcast is a treasure. Host Mark Norman delves into a vast array of topics with academic rigour and a storyteller's heart.
THE FOLKLORE PODCAST
Tokens of the Evergreen King: Gifts & Adornments
The evergreen holly is the Holly King's promise that life endures. In his season of giving, we share tokens and charms that carry this protective, hopeful magic. Here are our recommendations for thoughtful, sustainable gifts that carry a piece of the...
A wearable charm to protect you through the dark half of the year. The endless knot is a powerful Celtic symbol of eternity and the interconnectedness of all things. This beautiful, handcrafted silver piece is a subtle, timeless token of the old ways...
The Irish Jewelry Store | Beautiful Irish Celtic Jewelry | Glencara
In folklore, Holly and Ivy are the King and Queen of the winter woods. This beautiful, hand-carved linocut print captures their timeless partnership. A piece of authentic, artisan-made art to bring the spirit of the greenwood into your home.
The Holly and The Ivy - Gold Linocut Print
The Holly King is a guardian of the wild creatures. One of the best ways to honour his spirit is to support those who protect our native wildlife. The RSPB shop has a wonderful selection of sustainable gifts, where every purchase helps fund vital con...
Wildlife T-shirts | The Wildlife Trusts Shop
A gift that truly helps the woodlands. A donation to The Wildlife Trusts helps protect and restore the wild places where these legends were born.
Donate | The Wildlife Trusts