Hey there. So, I’m looking for music for the winter solstice/yule. The thing is, I don’t know where to start. I’d love something with a Heatheny-flavor, but not necessarily. I’ve always felt like my Yule is missing something, that nostalgic, goodwill feeling that music in stores and such always gives me. You have a lot of followers… would you be willing to open this question up to them?

anastasiaoftheironwood:

jordfast-lokaverr:

anastasiaoftheironwood:

jordfast-lokaverr:

answersfromvanaheim:

Sure because I have no idea, I just listen to Carol of the Bells nonstop during the holidays. I love Carol of the Bells.

I assembled a huge list of carols of pre-Christian origin if you’re interested :O

EDIT: I’m thinking of making a youtube playlist maybe?

Oh! That would be great!

@a-fiendish-thingy @gwaylookalike

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9tv0v-CEoDQr6anFrc6V_lle3vuHRVvMHere’s the playlist. It’s a combination of traditional Yule carols (i.e. lots of wassailing songs), songs that probably had pre-Christian origin but have been Christianised (i.e. The Holly and the Ivy), later Christian era songs with pagan themes (i.e. We Wish You a Merry Christmas), traditional melodies that were given lyrics more recently (i.e. Auld Lang Syne), and a few contemporary Yule songs that I’ve found which I really like. Also O Tannenbaum and Carol of the Bells.

Wow, thank you so much, @jordfast-lokaverr! This is wonderful!