A Druid at Christmas

(Nimue)

There are no wrong ways of handling today. If your family or community celebrates Christmas and you want to join in, that’s a fine Druidic choice. Supporting those around you makes sense as a Druid, honouring your ancestors can be part of that.

Christmas gifts can be a good opportunity to introduce environmentally responsible thinking. I make fabric gifts bags each year and now have my family re-using them, thus cutting waste. Homemade gifts, upcycling, ethically sourced, and the gift of experience rather than stuff can all help make Christmas that bit greener – which is also good Druidry.

If you aren’t celebrating or participating, that’s entirely fine too. This can be an ideal day for quiet reflection, and if the weather permits it can be a really good day for getting outside as many places are quieter. For many years my Christmas day featured a long walk from my home to my mother’s house. These days my body can’t take the ten-odd miles over the hills, but there’s a lot to be said for getting outside if you can.

Feasting is very much a Pagan tradition. You can do that as a standalone activity with no requirement for specific beliefs. Toast your gods, your ancestors, your spirits of place etc, and carry on. Celebrating is good, if you like that sort of thing.

I hope that whatever today brings you is joyful and peaceful, and that you are able to make this day work on your terms.