DIY Yule Decorations | Traditions of Yule🌲🌟

[@TheWildForestWitchery]

My favorite was the end about Evergreens. Your words and deeds always move me. Hail the 🌲

[@josephrice6807]

I was at a supermarket just today and saw a tree decorated with dried orange slices. What a great idea!

[@AlwynOak]

Oh that's so cool! It's amazing to know the origin of orange slice isn't it?! Plus they smell so good!

[@casmeraki]

They still have a slight citrus scent when you bring out the same dried oranges every year from the loft too ☺️☺️☺️

[@rebeccadysievick3125]

Love love love this video! So much enchantment to be had honouring our ancestors!

[@deborahmeyers7839]

My favourite was your letter to the evergreen tree and the heart shaped ornamental decoration... To top the tree off you should be seated as the Fairy Princess of your woodland realm blinding everything with your beams of light! Thanks for sharing all your beautiful handmade decorations Alwyn I loved you flour sun faces and also the orange rings with Star Anese stuck on their middles thank you for sharing Alwyn 💜❤️💜

[@tessaw8556]

I believe this is the first video of your’s that I have ever watched….it was very calming and enchanting. Your Ode to the Fir Tree brought me to tears, such beautiful words and feelings of gratitude to put into your note. Thank you for sharing this wonderful Yule video, Blessed Be

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou so much for your beautiful words! I'm so glad you enjoyed the ode - blessed be 🥰

[@jasmijnmakeyosoulshine5154]

I really loved this video. The stories and the decorations, the grattitude. Me and my ADD watches everything and thats says something

[@AntaresSelket]

I enjoy the research to the old traditions, and finding out why Pagans have these traditions, so your channel is so right for me. Thank you for showing the tradition of crafting items. I know that crafted items hold so much more power within them, and it's fun for others to do with you.

[@tammiebarnes7787]

I so enjoy Yule and the traditions! Love your tribute my favorite was the shopping trip to the wood!! Thank you for sharing! 💜💜

[@AlwynOak]

Hehe thankyou!! A shopping trip like never before! 🥰

[@tammiebarnes7787]

@@AlwynOak exactly and so peaceful no people or noise just nature! 🤗😍

[@aseeyahrhinesmith1413]

Thank you for sharing. My favorite... The letter to the evergreen tree. I will definitely incorporate this.

[@jennalouise708]

This video is simply magical! Thank you for the beautiful video and the inspiration to make some decorations xxx

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou so much Jenna 😄 honesty I didn't realise how fun and therapeutic making decorations would be as an adult!! My mum still has my tinsel angels from when I was younger, but these decorations have class 🤣😅🌲💚🤍

[@gramarye_cottage]

This was amazing. Love the Yule tree and the info too. Yule blessings to you 🙏🏻

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou so much sweetie glad you liked it! Blessed yule to you also 🌲😄

[@JohnSmith-td7hd]

People need to make more trees like this. They're vastly more authentic. They're like writing a letter instead of buying a pre-written holiday card. So much more personal and meaningful.

[@user-nf6zf8oj8d]

Stunning decorations, a truly beautiful tree. Thank you for sharing ⭐️

[@shepherdessofskymeadow]

Oh my goodness, I haven't made salt dough since I was a little girl and I can't believe I didn't think of using it to make ornaments or altar items! It's so economical and versatile (and fun!). Loved this, thank you for the inspiration Alwyn 💛

[@JariDawnchild]

I made a 3 stick incense burner out of it a few years ago. Sadly, the roof leaked directly above it during a storm once and it melted. :(

[@jennifersalcido6763]

Such a beautiful video with beautiful ideas. Your videos are so comforting. You are such a beautiful soul and I've learned so much from you. 💚

[@kimprobasco1851]

Simply Enchanting, loved this.

[@CozyTimeSweets]

I have made a similar ornament dough that uses cinnamon and glue. I decorated them with puff paint as icing. I have had them for years and they smell fantastic! ❤

[@jh-hh6vs]

You’re such a gift. Beautiful music, crafts, and you being you. Blessed Yule❤️🎁✌️

[@stephanieholloway8100]

Hi Alwyn💗🥰, I absolutely love what you wrote for gratitude, it was so beautiful. The salt ornaments brought me back to my childhood🥰I love history always, thank you some much as always for creating and sharing!! I’m going to do my best to make your live, crafting with you sounds Amazing and so much fun!!!😘💗💯i can never really pick a favorite, everything do is my favorite🥰🌞🌟

[@williamremuso6193]

We love learning about this stuff... thank you 🎄

[@ladyann1952]

Thank you love the pagan traditions thanks for letting people know about it my fav was the oranges with anise on it

[@henriettanovember4733]

Thank you! All of this so inspiring and beautiful! I so loved the amazing suns!!! (And I think it a very good thing to make one's own decorations and to know why we decorate, the symbolism and traditions, and also what we celebrate being it a pagan Yule and Winter Solstice or a Christian celebration of the incarnation of a holy God Child. That is, I think, what makes it all meaningful and also something that can give us strength, healing guidance and light in the long dark winter)

[@AlwynOak]

Oh yes such beautiful words! Absolutely there is so much symbolism in both a Christmas tree and a yule tree 🥰

[@bhollerb09]

Those little sun ornaments are so cute. I want to make a couple on my day off since nothing has me in the spirit this year

[@AlwynOak]

They are very easy to make, just the thing if you want something stress free 🥰

[@bhollerb09]

@@AlwynOak I finally made some, along with a moon and they turned out SO pretty!!! Thank you!

[@donnamcardle8928]

Love your TV fire! Cozy

[@heathermoon3425]

Beautiful! Last year I dried oranges and wrote a message for my favorite trees for protection and healing. I then slipped the “orange notes in a crevice in each tree. 🎄

[@AlwynOak]

Hi my love What a beautiful and lovely idea!! I'm inspired🥰

[@juliai3956]

I loved the heart gratitude ornament. Beautiful! ❤

[@castielvertefeuille6916]

Thank you 💖💖💖💖💖💖 this is the video that I expected the most 💖💖💖💖💖💖 lot of love 🖤🖤🖤💚💚💚💚

[@AlwynOak]

Awww thankyou my love!! I think this will turn into an annual tradition 🥰

[@castielvertefeuille6916]

Yay🖤🖤🖤

[@shirleycarter2451]

Hi Alwyn,not sure if your aware but the pine trees also have a natural antibacterial effect, it's been found in nests of big birds of pray as they bring carcass up for their young fledglings and as they don't take away any faecal sacks as smaller birds do, so they bring in time to time more pine branches.( my husband and son are Ornithologists also son now works for RARE BIRD ALERT in the UK). Love your Yule tree.xxx ps, not sure if I'll be able to join your live next Sunday,if not I'll catch you up later. Many blessing you'll have a lovely week.xxx

[@bebe6311]

Beautiful, thank you Alwyn, blessed be ❄️🌲

[@AlwynOak]

Blessed be, BeBe 🥰

[@simmisaa7905]

Love Evergreen so much too and your poem to thank them is just beauutiful dear sister ! Very enjoyed again to visit your new video ! So cozy in your home with all the lovely Yule Deco ...thank you for taking us with you Alwyn

[@nethersnowell256]

Loved this you made some things we made as children with salt dough and paper birds we still have this year we made a cone reef for our door

[@hd.37]

You have beautiful handwriting Alwyn! I loved your ode. Thank you for sharing. X

[@sandrahickey3593]

Gorgeous video, I loved the glass ornaments with nature inside, forgot I has some of these. Loved your story of the pine trees in the forest and your poem. The salt dough sun ornaments are fun, I've baked some orange slices and will add some star anise. I've put my tree up today and will definitely include some of your ideas. The cranberry garland is a great idea too for the birds. As you can tell, I liked everything.

[@sunnyruth8575]

Awesome thank you for sharing.

[@Amyavalon1844]

Wow! A truly enchanted journey into the woods and story of the Yule. I’ll definitely be watching this video again with a cup of hot chocolate in my hands. Magical love to you ✨💜✨

[@AlwynOak]

Aww that's so lovely! It was a magical day in the woods! Enjoy your day 🥰

[@ralphcrosby4051]

thanks again for the adventure and Inspiration blessed be

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou Ralph ☺️

[@MrsMMcG]

Lovely, thoughtful Yule ornaments Alwyn! I may just create some as well now that you have given me some ideas ☺️ Thank you and bright blessings ✨🌲✨

[@tryasavitsa]

i just started watching and im already in love!

[@AlwynOak]

Aww you're too kind! Thankyou and enjoy my love 🥰

[@michellegoodall9278]

It looks gorgeous , the glass baubles were beautiful. Cornflour decorations are really easy to make too and look like China I have made those as gift tags in the past. . Really enjoyed this xxx

[@AlwynOak]

Oh what a wonderful idea thankyou Michelle - as always 🥰

[@acmulhern]

This was beautiful! So many great ideas for my Christmas tree. I also love the cranberry garland idea for outside. Such a lovely idea.

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou so much Mulan! Have a lovely festive season 🥰

[@acmulhern]

@@AlwynOak thanks 😊 you too! 🎄 🌟

[@SarandipityStudios]

I love your foraging hat! The story of the Yule tree makes so much sense, you explain it very well ❤️✨ I think making our own decorations makes it that much more special 🥰 p.s. my favorite was all of it!!! But especially the heart-shaped baulble filled with things AND your piano music in the background ❤️✨

[@AlwynOak]

Aww thankyou my lovely so glad you liked it! When I watched the footage back of my outside I was like... it doesn't look like a snow avalanche outside but I am dressed for it 😅🥰 have a lovely week 🥰

[@rebeccarippon7830]

Love the salt dough ornaments! I'm in need of some new ornaments and have zero budget for them- this is perfect, I'm going to make some!

[@AlwynOak]

That's great! I was presently surprised with how quick and easy they were! So enjoy my love 🥰

[@VS-ke1qp]

That letter to the fir tree was absolutely beautiful 🌲! (P.S. I am new to your channel and loving it here ❤)

[@celineeeeeeee]

Theres a squirrel in the background at 3:35 !🐿 so cute

[@AlwynOak]

Haha there are always about 5 in my garden at all times 😅😅 I look out my window and feel like snow white sometimes!!

[@celineeeeeeee]

@@AlwynOak ur really lucky then I rarely see them and as good as never in my own garden😂!

[@berryjodi6547]

This is so beautiful. Very inspiring.

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou so much sweet 🥰 have a blessed yule

[@PrincessKladia]

Thank you as always for another beautiful video, it’s so inspiring. And is truly magical 💫 💚

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou so much Claudia, so glad you liked it 😊💚

[@Sheetghost_girlfriend]

So beautiful

[@cozeydaze]

Perfect! Looking forward to live crafting!

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou so much Suzanne 🥰

[@vanessalewis1023]

Cave men times? Im rolling 🤣

[@AlwynOak]

Sounds funny but it's true! 🤭

[@jennglow4647]

Very cool😃

[@AlmLove]

Beautiful 🌲😍 are You filming on a video camera?(when inside) or using phone?

[@AlwynOak]

I am using my video camera 🥰 why, was it a bit dark? 🤔 💚💚

[@AlmLove]

@@AlwynOak no I just want to recommend You to buy a circular lense filter kit (I have URTH brand and It's great but You can check for any that fits Your camera and these are not expensive at all) It changed My Life😱!!! The colors are so bright and the image looks saturated 😍🥰 the light of the sun is not that shiny and blinding so You can film beautiful landscapes, sky⛰🌞🌝🌈 I write this because You'll really be amazed how beautiful Your videos will look at the end. Wish You Great Time 🥰🖤💛

[@karenhennessey-smithers2188]

I saw a video on KZbin where you were showing how you build your fairies a home with a tree inside made from paper roles and terra cotta clay , I can not find it anywhere on KZbin . I would like to build my fairies a home for indoors . Could you let me know which video . I love all of your enchanting videos.

[@moodsmcgee8552]

Beaitiful

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou Elizabeth 🥰❤

[@girlonfire2.076]

Once upon a time this realm was covered in trees, trees so large an so tall many reached up into the sky an was covered in clouds, trees that stretched so far that people lived in them whole cities of people an other magnificent an wonderful creatures lived in these trees, but then one-day the Giants an Titians began to argue an war among themselves an they began to cut down these trees for reasons we no longer know in remberence of this great trauma our ancestors cut down trees every year an bring them into their houses.😌

[@roygruber3712]

Hello Alwyn !

[@AlwynOak]

Hi Roy 🥰 thankyou for being here!

[@roygruber3712]

@@AlwynOak always ! I like what you do, it's very interesting and you're very creative and talented. I like watching your videos !

[@whitebirdification]

Love 💚❤

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou so much 🥰

[@fabiangoebiowski9119]

Everything looks so magical, but the only thing that seems not right is description below the video saying that this music is written and copyrighted by you. At 9:30 as soon as the crafting chapter starts you can hear Howards Blake's Walking in the air.

[@AlwynOak]

You are right! I had not realised I hadn't changed the description, although it is a cover by myself 🤭

[@boris1387]

Happy Krampusnacht🙏💜🖤💜

[@AlwynOak]

Happy Krampusnacht Boris! Have a lovely day 🥰🌲

[@sheilaking9936]

I have a question....what fruits symbolizes the moon? Thank you.

[@yelena86]

👍✌️🙏❤️

[@AlwynOak]

🥰🌲💚🌲

[@outragedlyrics]

How do you get your cat not to eat your Christmas decorations? Lol

[@AlwynOak]

Lol my cat is a wimp 😅 he never does anything out of the ordinary haha

[@Aureliaslight]

Beautiful channel, I just found you!!! I just recorded a winter album called "A Mystic's Winter" coming out this Friday and I have one song dedicated to the Evergreen!!! Evergreens are SOOOOO powerful they symbolize everlasting love and life too. There is a lot that the Evergreen gives us. Did you know that we can make pine tea and it has antiviral and antibacterial properties? Really beautiful video I appreciate your work dear sister.

[@Aureliaslight]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6vMpmiPhcSMY8U

[@elysethefloralninja]

How hard does the dough get?

[@AlwynOak]

Quite hard! Not soft at all x

[@kimberlyray3014]

I strung Witchs Burr aka Witches Balls dusted on some leftover glitter 8 had them sprayed with a thin clear coat

[@edsonschenkel3510]

:):):)

[@1968SemolinaPilchard]

What a magical Yule tree. You've convinced me that I should find space for a special Yule tree and mindfully decorate it with natures gifts. Thanks for a beautiful video. x

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou Susan 🥰 yes there are so much more different types of decorations to make and find out about! It's just so interesting 🥰

[@sandyblack9698]

Lovely arwyn. You don't need to spend a bomb on decorations make them yourself, and eco friendly! And I like the jars from sainsbury also..blessings 🖤🍁🐈🧚‍♀️🌲

[@AlwynOak]

Ohh glad you recognised the little jar hehe! Sainsburys is good for decorations! I really think I spent under £10 on everything that was on this tree! Have a lovely Sunday, sandy 🥰❤🌲

[@artmakerforever3510]

Hi Alwyn, such lovely ideas and traditions, I never thought of the pine tree shape, pointing to the sun, love that! My mum told me her trees as a child had candles. And my Gran used to paint walnut shells gold and hang them on the tree. I've started that. I started the cranberry strands yesterday, going outside for the birds and bunnies. You are so right, it all matters. Thank you so much. 💝

[@AlwynOak]

Omg really that's amazing!!! I'm going to ask my grandma if she remembers what was hung on her tree too! Love the idea of painting walnut shells!! Enjoy your cranberry garland 🥰 have a lovely weekend 💚

[@sondra919]

How wonderful! My mother would paint walnut shells gold and hang them on our tree as well. I grew up (and still live) in Central Texas.

[@artmakerforever3510]

@@sondra919 I love that our families did the same things! Alwyn, you bring us all together! Love that so much!! Thank you! 💝

[@artmakerforever3510]

@@sondra919 forgot, I'm in western Pennsylvania! 💝

[@nimblehyena4138]

The snobby little sun was absolutely adorable!! I might just have to make them for yule this year. 🥺

[@AlwynOak]

😅🥰 Her personality shocked me!!! Have fun my love 😊💚

[@carliemichelle3110]

I love how you included the history background and the old traditions of Yule.

[@AlwynOak]

Thankyou Carlie 🥰 I love learning about it 🥰

[@blueflowermoonmagick]

I've been really getting in into seasonal decorating and love it so much. My husband was so sweet and surprised me with some Holly branches, with berries, from his dog walk. 😊 💖

[@AlwynOak]

That's so lovely of him! Enjoy your festive season my love 🥰

[@TevilsTreasures]

What a beautiful video! Now I want a tree that is dedicated to handmade ornaments for Yule. Maybe next year. It has been so long since I have played with salt dough. So fun! A little tip for your craft knife cutting on paper... rotate the paper instead of the knife. If you keep the knife at the same angle and area and move the paper it will give you clean cuts and make for easier turns. I like that your suns look like they are sleeping happily. It really symbolizes the sun waiting patiently to return. Thank you for sharing! Looking forward to seeing that topper!

[@AlwynOak]

Oh thankyou very much for the tip - that is much appreciated! Lots of love and have a lovely Sunday 🥰

[@marinabrodova2881]

This video cheered me up so much🥰 I am personally an atheist, but have recently been very involved in pagan culture an I'm thinking of adding some traditions in my new year/ birthday celebration since I was born on 21 december😂 thank you for this amazing vlog!

[@Angel-yl1ck]

This is so beautiful, I literally got goosebumps at the end! Blessed Be.

[@greywolfwalking6359]

A wonderful thought in your ode! Magnificent ornaments, n , reasons for being present on the yule tree! Blessed be! N many thanks!

[@Bodhi-Lovell]

Alwyn beautiful fairy has yet again made another stunning video Everything I watch you I feel I get to know you and your beam of light a little bit more Thank you for sharing such incredible content Lots of love Bodhi ❤️❤️

[@rainfalls2964]

It was all so magical and breathtaking I can't pick one favorite 🌲 BlessedBe

[@AlwynOak]

Aww thankyou you are very kind! I feel the same, everything kind of contributed in their own way 🥰

[@thebutterflywings7462]

I am so glad I have come across your channel. I love your esthetic. Can you add the salt doe recipe in your description please. X

[@AlwynOak]

Oops sorry my love I just added it now! Thankyou so much 😄🌲

[@toriw1162]

So so beautiful! You’ve inspired me yet again! I plan on going into town tomorrow and getting a tree to decorate with many of your ideas! I made pomander balls last night which is a tradition with me. Thank you for your videos!!😊🌲🌞

[@janreichard3324]

This was all so beautiful and once again I’m inspired by you Alwyn! I love the sun ☀️ ornaments and last bauble best! Your videos are always so relaxing and thought provoking.

[@vkestrel3519]

What a lovely video! I actually feel quite festive after watching this, thank you 🙏🏻

[@theMermaidRhonda]

We're planning to put our tree up this evening. I love the salt dough ornaments! I'm definitely going to give those a try. :)

[@marilynroberts6644]

So pretty.. You are my crafting idol. I have followed and tried to duplicate most everything along the years. Nothing is quite as good but it's the intention and heart behind what we do that matters most. Your home looks quite beautiful and magickal as always. Winter Solstice Blessings my dear girl.💜🌲⭐🌲💜

[@tara___2284]

The suns on the tree are absolutely beautiful, I love them and to know the tree protects is amazing. Orb ball balls I never knew this. I'm looking at my tree differently now. Thank you for calm videos. 🎄❤️

[@pamsloan4333]

This is the most beautiful, meaningful, story! I love listening to your music while experiencing the ambiance that you create while sharing history! Thank you for your enchanting videos!🎄❄️🌙🌞🧚

[@YorkshireGirlinDarwin]

I live in the tropics in Australia, but I still adore and understand all the beauty you experience in the northern hemisphere ❤❤❤❤

[@MarisasMoonlitCreations]

This is the most wonderful Yule video ever. Love your ode. Happy Yule Alwyn Love Marisa

[@solavie8269]

💜💖💜. I store my salt dough ornaments in a ziplock. I have used the same salt dough stars and snowflakes for 17 years now!!! I did paint them. Love your tree!!!!

[@pamsloan4333]

I Love this special tree, the history lessons, the beauty and magic that you sprinkle throughout your home! Thank you so much for sharing!and for writing a thank you letter to Mother Nature!🎄🧚🇨🇽❤️🤗⭐️🌠

[@hollandm]

Alwyn, please be careful as pine and yew trees are very similar, but yew is toxic (although that's only an issue if you're trying to make tea etc). Here is a vid to help with id (watch at 3.23): kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2PbmHRrYrSDh8U

[@LoveoftheDarkFiberArts]

Pro tip! If you melt your salt in the water over medium heat until it mostly dissolves first, you will have a much more refined and smooth dough!

[@gingerannamae6308]

Dearest Alwyn, your lovely video has lifted my spirit today, and I could truly feel the yuletide enchantment, even through the phone screen, lol. Thank you. Thank you for being unapologetically magical, and reminding me to be so, as well. 🌲🌙 ✨️ 🌛🌕🌜 🧙🧚‍♀️🧝‍♂️

[@LeonaLoganRocks]

What a beautiful video! I absolutely love this. Than yuo for sharing, xoxo

[@Amilliondreams87]

We have a ball like this, we place our intentions for the coming year and something major we experienced the last year that would bring us joy next year.

[@AnzuMiruku]

9:36 I’m watching all of your Yule-related videos, and got so excited when I heard you playing “Walking in the Air” from The Snowman. I adore that song and animation. Really enjoying this video too, and can’t wait to do some of the crafts you shared. 🥰

[@sheilaking9936]

I love the ornaments. Salt dough is great. Thank you for sharing and giving the knowledge about Yule. Happy Yule. 🌲🍃😊

[@amysiewert4607]

So sad to learn that the darkest day in Dec is my bday 😔😔😭😭😭 I love the tree and I want to make the sun ornaments they're so cute and I'm thinking of making a ball covered in star Anise like ur grandmother's or was it great grandmother's I forget but it's beautiful... Thank u so much for ur videos watching ur videos calms me ans relaxes me ur videos are therapeutic.... 😁❤️

[@lesleystephenson8301]

This was a lovely relaxing video. Look my mind off my chronic pain. Gave me some idea’s that I will try and have a go at. Look forward to the live crafting. Remember to take care of yourself. Angel blessings 💜🌈🦋❤️

[@theadventuresofshadowbeara21]

Thank you for all your inspiring videos! We created our own enchanted Yule forest! Wish I could.post a pic of it so you could check it out. Have a wonderful Yule, Christmas and a Happy New year!

[@Alesanascreamokid]

beautiful and touching video, the ode to the tree brought tears to my eyes, blessed be and merry yule .