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Heathen New Year (5th January 2015)

As Sól’s light falls on the final day, A year on Miðgarðr is washed away, A brand new chance to show Óðinn my deed, In Yggdrasil’s branches a new year takes seed, Hail Frey, prosperity and virility, Hail Freyja, lust and fertility, Hail Þórr, strength and protection, Hail Óðinn, wisdom and intention, Hail Skaði, valour and redemption, Hail to the powers as the days start to lengthen.

Another my photo from the session for my friends

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The extremely short answer is that they used the 16-rune Younger Futhark. The significantly longer answer (which is still only a very brief summary of only the most major points) is behind the break.

Julaften is a celebration on 24th December that dates back to Old Norse times. Celebrations traditionally begin at sundown. A great feast, drinking and exchanging presents is part of the celebration in modern times but giving presents, julenisse and juletreet (Christmas tree) are newer additions.

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