It is the yuletide. The wild hunt fares forth, Odin and his lady in the lead.
Hail Odin, leader of the hunt
One eyed wanderer, seeker of knowledge
Honour-full schemer, general of the dead
You who is uncowed by the pain of sacrifice
And the gamble needed to win, welcome
Hail Holda, Queen and Lady
Spinner of the clouds and fates of man
Mother of mothers, keeper of the babes
You who know both silence and action
And the proper place for both, welcome
All-Father, Queen of Heaven
Guide and protect our kindred this night
Make yourselves welcome in our home
Rest awhile in your ride
Hail Odin! Hail Holda!
I am Jasmin Marie, Daughter of Kathleen Marie and Paul Frederick. You who were our fathers’ fathers and our mothers’ mothers, whose flesh gave our flesh and whose past builds our present, we welcome you and drink to you. Our home is your home, our food is your food. Hail to the ancestors!
On this, the darkest night, we shall be unafraid. The darkness will end, as everything does, and the light will rise again. Let the light return to the dark places in our souls, as it returns to the earth. Hail Sunna, Lady of Light. |
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