Door 20: Yule Incense Blend – A Fragrance That Heralds the Turning Point

Behind the 20th door of our Advent calendar, you’ll find a very special incense blend created especially for Yule. Yule is a Northern European festival taking place on December 21st (or 22nd)—the shortest day of the year, followed by the longest night. This is the time of the Winter Solstice, a moment of deep introspection and contemplation. From here on, the light gradually grows stronger, ushering in a magical phase: for twelve nights, until January 6th, the so-called Rauhnächte (the “Smoke Nights”) are celebrated—a time of purification, reflection, and realignment.

The Magic of Yule

Yule marks a pivotal point in the yearly cycle: darkness has reached its peak, and now the light awakens anew. This festival invites you to release the old, to acknowledge your wishes and goals for the coming year, and to welcome the fresh life energy that is beginning to stir.

The Incense Blend – A Symbol of Transformation and Protection

Our incense blend for today brings together traditional ingredients suited to the Yule festivities, setting the mood as you journey through the Rauhnächte:

Ingredients: Frankincense, Chamomile, Sandarac, Mistletoe, Fir, and more.

Frankincense: Cleanses the atmosphere and strengthens spiritual connection
Chamomile: Calms, harmonizes, and provides gentle healing impulses
Sandarac: Supports clear focus and protection
Mistletoe: Considered a sacred plant, it fosters protection and blessings
Fir: Embodies vitality, renewal, and resilience

Each of these ingredients helps you shed negative energies in the coming days and nights, find inner peace, and align yourself with what you wish to nurture in the New Year.

A Simple Winter Solstice Ritual

Preparation: Take a quiet moment on December 21st. Light a candle to symbolize the newly awakening light.
Incense: Sprinkle a pinch of the Yule incense blend onto glowing charcoal. Feel the rising smoke cleanse the atmosphere and fill it with gentle, healing energy.
Set Your Intention: Think or speak your wishes for the coming year. Where would you like to grow? What can change, and what can begin anew?
Gratitude: Give thanks for the lessons of the darkness and welcome the magic of the returning light.

Transition into the Rauhnächte

Yule signals the start of the Rauhnächte. Use the energy of this special incense blend throughout the next twelve nights to purify your space, nurture your soul, and focus on what you wish to see flourish in the New Year.

Celebrate Yule tomorrow with this incense blend, embrace the return of the light, and open yourself to the mysterious power of the Rauhnächte, which will guide and strengthen you in the days to come.