Winter spirit offerings, forest tears & eggnog fantasies | Witch Vlog |

[@AnneliseBlackbriar]

As a mom of a toddler, I am incredibly impressed that you got out any videos without your partner there, let alone 21! That's amazing! No need to apologize for a short video!

[@brittanymcpheeters9730]

What a lovely idea for the next time I babysit my niece! Thank you for clarifying that its the OFFERINGS you hang from the tree, not the children!!! *Witchy Cackle* Also: tuppence, tuppence... TUUUUUUPPENCE A BAAAAAG!!! *jazz hands*

[@BecomingaFarmGirl]

The moments you shared with you and the little one were so delightful! How precious. In all, what a savory delight your videos are-the beauty, direct camera convos that made me feel like an old friend in your house and recipe, just a delight all around! And yes, connecting with elderly/alone neighbors is so key right now. I’ve “broken the law” on that one too;)

[@Thewitchescookery]

🥰 glad you enjoyed it! I love to do those vlogs and share daily life moments ☺️ and yaih for (safely) breaking the law for the people in need 💪💪💪

[@HildrRedFox]

I love watching your videos. I was born in Florida, USA and have been a solitary witch for 30 years. My ancestry is from Europe so I try to stay connected with the natural world. Here is mostly seashells, sand and the ocean, so I try to work with what we have even though I would rather be wandering the deep forests! Keep posting so I can be there in spirit!

[@viktornorris421]

I am loving this series! Although I'm sad that I only just found it now, I'm happy to say that this playlist is timeless. Also, you seem like a beautiful person and I'm grateful that you share all of your gifts with all of us 💚 Blessed Be

[@bethany1547]

You are hysterical! I love it! Great video and I’m definitely making that drink! 👏🎄❤️

[@Thewitchescookery]

😁💕 Would love to hear how you liked it!

[@muffinsRsmexi]

I love that you can just feel the warmth radiating from your videos. You’re such a lovely person! Also, just started to get into tarot cards this year and a New Years read sounds super interesting! I hope you’re having a wonderful Yule! 😊

[@Thewitchescookery]

💕🤗 Thank you for taking the time and writing such a lovely comment! And how exciting that you also started your tarot journey. Usually I only do a one card a day pull but really enjoyed this new year's spread too! Have a wonderful Yule too ❄️🌲🌟

[@jessicap6996]

One of the few channels about witchcraft that I can become completely absorbed in. Learning new things along with some refresher information. Thank you!

[@kimhayden954]

I love the interaction between your little guy and you. He differently loves his Ma

[@rebeccawood7350]

Can I tell you how peaceful I feel when watching you? You look very much like my cousin. I am of German descent, I too am a witch and you inspire me soooo much! You feel like family to me! Blessed be💜

[@angelanch.]

I love your personality! Thank you so much for taking the time to do these videos. I love watching them and learn so much! Cheers!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Thank you for your lovely comment 💚 and it makes me so happy to hear that you enjoy the content and find my videos helpful ☺️👏👏👏👏

[@acaciabaker5935]

I love the variety of this video! You are such a blessing to my day and winter season, thank you for showing scratch eggnog and the beautiful village! Sending love and light.

[@rebeccawood7350]

I am letting go of ALWAYS needing to be in control and fix people’s problems. I do read Tarot and Oracle, I have a KZbin channel. I like to pull for myself once a week for any messages or advice from spirit. I journal them and like to look back and see how relevant they were! This year I too am diving deeper into my practice and my loves are nature,meditation, divination and I want to work more on my witchery and spell casting. I’ve already started the past week adding intention to my foods I make and they taste even better now! 😊

[@julieking5151]

Loved this! Your videos are always so warm and inspirational ❤️ Thank you for thinking of your elderly neighbor and reminding us all 🙏. My goals for this year were reflected in your reading too, I also just want to find balance with rest and taking time to live. That was a great reminder of the power of good rest! Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@claudiawaterspiritessence]

You are amazing! Thank you so much for your offerings! I grew up in Bavaria and live in Canada now. Watching you makes me feel like Im back home. It makes me wanna just come along and hang out with you. Thank you! Lots of love and blessings! Claudia

[@elizabethmonsees3643]

You are adorable I love the delicious contrast between outdoors and in and your sweet spirit and generosity of heart.💕😊

[@SFlaidlaw101]

What beautiful vlog! And your just a genius when it comes to your jokes. I laughed so hard every time.

[@Thewitchescookery]

Thank you so much 🥰 and I am glad you enjoy my weird humor hehe

[@SFlaidlaw101]

@@Thewitchescookery oh it's awesome

[@arlynneeblin3576]

I always feel a little weird commenting when the video was posted a while ago; but I am trying to get over that anxiety so I have found myself commenting on each of my favorite channels. Well, yours is one of them. I enjoy your presence on the videos you post. You are calm, inviting warm, and delightfully silly. With that said... I haven't ever done a year ahead with my tarot, but now I'm thinking about doing one. ..along with all the seasonal fun. I can't wait to mull my wine, feed the critters, bake and cook the good foods, and tell stories to my kids about the winter season and look forward to Imbolg. I have also been reacquainting, rediscovering, and reevaluating myself and my relationships with all that is in my life from abstract concept things to the physical items. It sure has been quite the journey.

[@lenap231]

The most adorable baby 😍 thank you so much for sharing egg nog recipe ❤️

[@Thewitchescookery]

Oooh thank you 🥰

[@MyWaywardLife]

Okay sweet Bex, this is a long love letter, are ya ready 😉? Okay, rewatching for the third amazing time to comment as I go heehee….. I love the little agenda dance, but it was priceless when you showed it sans music heehee. And his little cameos with the tree xoxoxoxo, it brings me so much joy to see his sweet little face! Yeay!! I was really curious about the smoke cleansing recipes! We do smoke cleanses back home and I love to see if there are any over laps! Especially since mine is Caribbean and yours is Germany, it would be so cool! I always leave food for the winter kindred and one year I did make my own. It was a Winter Solstice abundance recipe for the spirits of land, especially the animals. I used mini bunt molds and coconut oil as a base since it hardens, lol…. Not monster fart tallow (giggles). I placed a thick orange slice in the base as a representation of the sun’s return and then the oil/feed mix. Maybe I will do it for one of my vids since it falls within my Winter’s Hope Abundance theme! How much do I love the Mary Poppins reference! You fit her energy XO! Ohhh were those Schisandra berries I saw?! Thank you for reminding viewers that resin serves a very important purpose with healing trees, as do certain mushrooms that serve the same purpose on trees! Due to pollution, I can’t wild harvest, but I do my best to research the local First Nations tribes that were originally in the areas I’ve lived and their traditions. Thought it is hard as not much is written by aboriginals. Heehee, the child is running away, he’s coming to visit Auntie Kayla!! Look at those red sweet cheeks heehee. And he has mama’s sparkling eyes! Ahhhh, (7:40) Ahhh Bex, your son, the joy and lightness in him is such a reflection of you and the love of a truly amazing mother. OMGoddess! Was that just a wild donkey? You have wild donkeys? That’s so cool! OOOHHHH GRANDMOTHER BLACKTHORN!!! PLEASE CHECK YOUR IG DMS!! Forest tears…. Sacred and as valued and treasured as gold. What branches did you choose to bring in to bloom?! Yes I read your IG posts heehee. PS love your nail polish colour! Eggnog, yesssss! I’ve never added it to coffee though, or had it warm! With spiced rum, hellz yes lol. I would lose my Caribbean girl status lol. Granted, never tried it with whip cream! I use a coconut milk based whip cream that would be A-MA-ZING with that! It’s a really important thing you did. Even if it’s distance visiting you can definitely do it. Our neighbors and I have done some random acts especially leaving baked goods in each other’s mailboxes 😊 I’m giggling that silent giggle where your whole body, especially if it’s like my body jiggles as I giggles lol - grate nutmeg, drop nutmeg, swear like a sailor, carry on LOL… we are so sisters xo. Ahhhh it’s like making hollandaise sauce lol, that fine line where you pray the egg doesn’t ‘cook’ and you end up with a scrambled sauce lol. Ahhh, so cool, the tarot reading! I assume I can use Oracles for this, definitely want to try it! I am planning a Winter Oracle Deck selection for shadow workings etc., video for one of my 21 days, including a walk through of a new deck. Might end with this spread to test it out! The third card nails what you provide for your community. I would love a video on your daily practice for each season! I am creating my own ‘oracle’ using keys! I guess it’s called throwing the bones or charms! Will keep you posted 😉 Ahhh hello bright eyes!! Your baby boy not you heehee, kidding, you as well xo. Sparking lights, okay I don’t know how to write my squeals and giggles of delight so just know I’m squealing and giggling in delight heehee. Was that a water way, or a wet street?? I have said it before and will say it again, I LOVE how quaint and picturesque your village is. Xo. Thank you for sharing all of this with us! You pack so much into your videos, I can only manage one topic at a time lol. Much love Bex to you and babies (fur and human xo) Auntie K :D

[@Thewitchescookery]

I loved this letter so much hehe it was lovely waking up to your kind words! I will anser later again when I am at the PC tonight though :D

[@andrewadius142]

Thank you so much for making and sharing! Very heartwarming! Happy Yule Tide to you and all your relations!

[@Julieann0917]

Love your vibe ur great Blessings

[@Thewitchescookery]

Oh thanks 💕🤗 many blessings

[@melsmysticrealm3768]

One of my favorite things to do this time of year is looking at lights 🤩 thanks for sharing all your lovely ideas!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Saaaame!! I love to go for evening walks through the village... The lights and the cold, fresh air is just 👌👌👌❄️✨

[@rebeccagines7369]

I am LOVING your Yule series! And sad I didn't notice your videos last year. Looking forward to what you have for this Yule season! Tuppence!!!!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Oh so happy to hear! It was so much fun to film (even though at the time I was going mad with the workload hahah). This year there definitely will be some festive Yule content on this channel again... ☺️

[@denisehill7769]

Loved the video! I do read the Tarot, it'll be ten years next year and my goals are to achieve more (I recently retired so will have no excuses) with my crafting and spiritual development, and to go more indepth with my Tarot studies. I'm going to shamelessly steal your spread, it'll be interesting to see how the year pans out. BB xx

[@Thewitchescookery]

☺️ What lovely goals for the next year! I do think, especially with a big change like retirement it is wonderful to focus on enriching and soul-feeding activities like the ones you have mentioned 💕 I wish you a great year full of creativity and new learning experiences! X

[@chrystalbliske9512]

We'll absolutely be doing the bird cakes this year! My youngest (13) loves all birds. And, while we were at our local park today, I actually harvested some oak resin that I'd noticed was forming back in late August. So, it's absolutely not ready to use right now but it smells wonderfully amazing and I was so excited to get it! That particular oak has been working on a large line of it since August and I only took the most bottom lump. Still slightly squishy but smells amazing!!

[@DeeVination]

Wonderful of you to take the cookies to your neighbor. I'm sure it meant the world to her.

[@Thewitchescookery]

Without the lockdown we always had this baking-swap going where we will bring each other sweet treats ☺️ but now that it is not allowed it is of course very hard on her - especially since she doesn't have family. So yes, she was very happy and it made me so happy too 💕

[@theartofnaturegermany]

Aww Rebecca, what a wonderful warm hearted and cozy vlog 🥰 I'm also weird like you and enjoy the thing with the frozen fingers 🤣 idk why, but it feels funny when they thaw again :'D Now I also want to buy a tarot deck for my Rauhnächte activities. How you did it with the different cards standing for different life aspects of the new year, fascinated me - I also wanna try that! I think it would be cool to write it down and look at the end of 2021 if it was true - or I mean you just have to watch your video then 😃 Also for the Rauhnächte, as each day stands for a certain month, I wanna do it like this for each month on the related day

[@Thewitchescookery]

Hehe good to know that I am not the only weirdo - but yeeees it is the best feeling to come home to the warmth after being cold outside ❄️💕 I can only recommend getting a deck - it is not only fun for the Rauhnächte - but in general a great tool to have. I love the idea of looking back in 21! For our Collab video I am going to introduce some traditional oracle methods for each day of the Rauhnächte 😁

[@theartofnaturegermany]

@@Thewitchescookery Oh that sounds great ☺️ So I will do my tarot in my video then :D but just as a side topic. I'm planing to include lot's of nature footage as always and some meditation stuff etc.

[@Thewitchescookery]

Niiice! Super excited to see that 💕 I have too many ideas for videos to the Rauhnächte so I might have to make it another mini-series hahah

[@theartofnaturegermany]

@@Thewitchescookery Ohh that sounds also exciting!! I still wish I was productive as you 😃

[@Cill441]

I have been watching for some time; enjoying you and the fact you asked for some personal feedback or of such, yahhh I'm here from miles away and enjoying your energy whilst I care for my family as the health of the young life has been very challenging to come back for my kid brotherage 52.. I find myself loosing me a bit. So when I find sleep not coming, I do this watching of your KZbin within the quiet sanctuary from under my covers. Real life isn't what we see always in KZbin... but I rather enjoy the reality your channel shares... life goes on, chaotic or soft as new fallen snow... it's our interaction and dance we choose to make in our lives that brings us joy. Missing many of my family that have passed; while both young and old alike, I'm at a loss in my own tradition and wanting some old new ones to develop. Tytyty for just being your lovely self. Happy eggnog latte time of the year and soon I will try this yumminess you are sipping on, recipe isn't as complicated and in small batches as this one... I may have to share or find what our local store has it's called a "Tom and Jerry", as my brother I'm carrying for, his name is Jerry. So indeed it is time for hope in latte season. My late Son's birthday celebration on new years day has always brought another reason for hope of the new year and the sun's light back after our long hibernation in our typical Yule season. Happy happy to us one and all. Cheers 💛🦌🌲🤗 from my cozy corner to yours.

[@lulumoon9]

I loved this video and all your suggestions. I've been learning so much from your channel and have really immersed myself in learning with you this year! I want to make the bird treats and I really want to try this tarot layout. Watching this in 2022 and knowing all the amazing things you accomplished in 2021 and 2022 - you are an amazing role model (even for this old lady, lol!). Yuletide blessings, Bex!

[@wendybrockwell5906]

This is the most delightful, yule entertainment l have ever come across. It is well presented and full of joyous information. I will share this with everyone l know

[@Thewitchescookery]

Oh so happy you enjoyed - hope my other Yule videos make you equally happy ☺️✨

[@horadeviajar6857]

Wow ... amazing. I really love your videos

[@Thewitchescookery]

💕 I am so glad - thank you for your lovely comment!

[@jamieloom22]

Wonderful, thanks for the holiday cheer!

[@Thewitchescookery]

☺️❤️🌟 My pleasure!

[@merebear1728]

It is always such a joy to watch your videos and see all the snow from around your home. Down where I live, (southern part of the United States) we may get snow once every 10 years or so... If that. So, seeing you enjoy the beautiful snowy season makes me so happy!! I also LOVE your recipes. I made your lavender honey bread for my family and they are obsessed with it! So thank you for your channel!

[@Thewitchescookery]

That's so sweet of you to say! So far we don't have much snow yet, but I can't wait for a full white cover and taking the sledge to go to the forest 😄 my partner is from the south of Spain so a couple years back, we took a trip to the Austrian mountains over the holidays where they have propper prrrrropper snow and he was so amazed because he had never seen real snow before hehe I am so pleased your family enjoy the Lammas bread!! Now that you mentioned it, I am craving it 😅 have a wonderful rest of the day 💕✨❄️

[@MegM0221]

I loved your forest offerings, my parents always made these with suet, for the birds. The resin part was so interesting, I hope you share how you use it in another video. This vlog wasn't so all-over-the-place, don't worry! I am thrilled with the content, and can very much relate, spending every weekday home alone with my 11 month old son... I hope everything with your partner stuck abroad is resolved as quickly as possible! xx ❤

[@Thewitchescookery]

I really love th little bird cookies too and we did hang one on the balcony, so now we can watch the birds to the big joy of my son :D I am actually working on a ready using the resin right now - I really want to upload it tonight but that depends on how long naptime lasts today haha Oh I feel with you - it can be quite exhausting to be home alone with the LOs all day - I do hope you have activities and possibilities to keep yourself sane. I cant wait for better weather and the end of the lockdown to meet up again with other mommies. Thank you for your well wishes 💖 I hope you guys have a lovely time preparing for christmas / yule and stay healthy! X

[@PaddyJoeCooking]

Blackthorn wine I'd love to try some of that!!! Spiced Rum Eggnog Latte😋...I'm so glad that you visited your neighbour, I hope all of this doesn't last long for you...It was a 6 month total lockdown for us here...Those cards are gorgeous...Beautiful Christmas lights, where you live is so beautiful honestly Bex! Another awesome video from The witches' cookery!!! My personal goals for next year? Keep watching The witches' cookery videos, try some Spiced Rum Egg Nog Latte with extra rum on the side...Eat some rotten fish out of a tin...Find beetroot...The list goes on😀👍!!!!

[@Thewitchescookery]

It's sooo good but it's a bitch to make 😂 oh my... 6 months is loooong. I hope it is less severe here! And I like your goals for next year hehe 💪💪💪

[@Phoenix-Ash1111]

Hi Bex loved the video I really enjoyed seeing little man those rosy cheeks thx for sharing the eggnog recipe I'll be making some since we all enjoyed it sending you love and light see you tomorrow love you girl have a blessed night 💖😘🤗

[@Thewitchescookery]

So glad to hear! He had so much fun playing in the winter forest 😀 I do hope you and the family will enjoy the eggnog recipe 💕 many bright blessings and much love 🤗😘

[@megank5909]

I think I will have to borrow your tarot spread! 😉 It is my 30th birthday today so having a reflective/planning spread would be perfect! I love doing a new year's tarot spread it helps me stay grounded throughout the year. I have so many goals for the new year and the new decade of my life haha first and foremost is add to our family! The laughter and cries of a baby is much needed in our home. I've been doing your mediation exercise that you mentioned in your happy witch tag. It is lovely and so calming. ❤ I am glad I am not the only that loves to go out for walks and come home chilled to the bone yet happy at the same time!!! Hope you are all keeping well 🥰

[@Thewitchescookery]

Happy birthday 🎉😘🎂💐 I hope you are having a wonderful day with much love, happiness and enjoyment! And definitely a lovely day to do a little tarot spread for the next chapter in your life! We are only 1 month apart hehe my big 3-0 is coming up next month 😀 good luck with TTC and all the joys and stress that come with it 🍀 I do soooo hope I will read a positive update on that from you soon!!! 👶 Much love

[@megank5909]

Thank you 🥰 I am definitely feeling the love today and have been very productive! I just bought the Rider Waite tarot deck the other day and I am itching to use it later. That is super exciting that we are so close in age!! Our 30s are going to be magical! 😉 pun totally intended. Thank you as well for the wishes on our ttc journey 🥰 i really appreciate it! It's been a few years but that isn't going to stop us haha. I shall keep you posted hehe

[@wittyk8581]

awwww da baby! *so cute*!

[@brittanymcpheeters9730]

OMG soooo much baby loves! The face bite was my personal fav! I think I got a shot of oxytocin just witnessing your love for eachother. Very precious.

[@Thewitchescookery]

Hehehe he always does that - biting my chubby cheeks 😂 but I love it too 🥰❤️

[@mollya2929]

I absolutely LOVE your videos. Your mix of humor and seriousness is just right and sparks so much joy and comfort. I try to do a weekly tarot where I draw a single card from my deck (I'm suuuuper new at it so I just do major arcana) and a card from my botanical oracle deck and see how they interact. I don't really use it for... future predictions if that makes sense. For me it is an introspection thing. But I love the idea of doing a bigger spread for the new year to help me set my intentions for the coming months. Also, I am definitely going to go visit some neighborhood pine trees to see if they have any sap or resin to offer. Cheers!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Thanks so much for your wonderful words 💚 and yaih! I am happy it brings you comfort and joy! I love the idea of drawing from the tarot and the oracle together and interpreting it in correlation - I don't have an oracle deck (yet) but I will definately keep that method in mind. I also don't believe in future predictions but it is an amazing tool for reflection and soulsearching indeed :) Good luck with your resin hunt! And sending much holiday joy your way

[@AbsolutelyAdorableStudio]

OOoo your eggnog recipe looks delicious! I have never heard of putting espresso in eggnog, I will have to try that! I will be making suet treats soon too! (It is not quite cold enough right now, where I live, to put suet out)

[@Thewitchescookery]

I am excited to see your holiday spread for the birdies already 😃 and yeeeeez, the eggnog coffee is absolutely delicious 🤤🤤🤤

[@LilithLovewolfe]

Great vlog! I will have to try that tarot spread 💗

[@Thewitchescookery]

Thank you! I hope it brings you some clarity for the next year ☺️

[@RoundtheCauldron]

I've really been enjoying watching your Yule videos :D I'm going to have to give this spread a try!

[@Thewitchescookery]

So glad to hear that! So far it is really fun making them 😀 and I do hope you get much insight out of the spread 💚

[@Moe-ge6vv]

Hey lady! Good morning from Toronto. Sitting here with my coffee. The sun is rising and it is beautiful outside of my window. I live in a condo right along the shores of Lake Ontario and the view sometimes takes my breath away. Your video this morning was like a warm Holiday card. You and your little one are joy to watch! By the way, what are you trying to do to me with all of these indulgent recipes!!!?? The eggnog, the mulled wine, the COOKIES! This girl’s trying to shed the “Covid 15” that she gained!!! Just kidding - keep them coming. It makes me feel better to pretend like I don’t want them. Ok, now I’ll do what you asked, goals for this year are: 1) to be more creative. I have always been a creative person, but with adulthood it’s been lost somewhat. I’m in a job that I don’t really love (but I know how fortunate I am to have a job at this time, so I feel guilty for feeling the way I that do). 2) to spend more time with and connect more deeply with nature. 3) continue dedicating time to my mindfulness and meditation practice. It has made such a difference in my life. 4) to figure out what h@#$ I want from life (I know, really deep. Haha) As far as spreads go, I haven’t done a New Years spread. I bought my first pack of tarot cards last January. So this year would be my first. My feelings have been changing about the cards lately. I definitely don’t view them as a way to tell my future. I use it more as a psychological tool to see where my feelings are at. You know what I mean? I’m even struggling with that right now, so I have put them aside for a bit. I think I’m going through a bit of a change right now and don’t know what I want. Perhaps that might be part of my problem with the cards. Ok. I’ve written a novel. Are you happy? Lol. Hope you have a good Sunday! 😊⛄️xo

[@Thewitchescookery]

Uuuh that mental picture you just painted there for me was absolutely flawless! I can imagine how wonderful it looks to wake up to that view and enjoy the first cup of coffee 😍 Hehe and sorry about the recipes! Imagine you additionally had to eat all of that stuff 😅 I will be the size of a Volvo after the holidays, I am afraid... Thank you for sharing your goals ❤️ I totally feel you on the job! I felt exactly the same in mine and missed the creative spirit that I always had as a kid. So my job this year and starting a whole other journey that allows me to deep dive into my creativity was wonderful (well, at times also hard ofc). I wish you from the bottom of my heart, that you can find that for you too and can be as happy and creative as you deserve to be 🌼 let's see what kinds of changes and inspirations 2021 brings for you. I love you point number 4 hehe aren't we all? And yes, I use the cards the same way and sometimes it is just not the right tool. I do hope you can figure out your bright path and get through these times of change - those can be though! And yeeees, I am very happy with your novel 💕 thank you for taking the time 😘

[@chloeminagawa910]

I look forward to your videos/Instagram posts every day and I’m going to be sad when Yule is over haha. I did a 6 month tarot spread for Samhain similar to yours with a middle card representing the overall theme and 6 cards around representing each month. My overall theme was the star which represents hope after a disaster. Very 2020 appropriate! I definitely struggled a lot with loosing hope for certain things this year and that’s something I’m working on. As an atheist/skeptic witch, I like your spread better because it’s more reflective and less predictive than assuming drawing a card will tell me what will happen in a certain month. I’ll try it out for Yule! Also eggnog with spiced rum the best.

[@Thewitchescookery]

Haha I am glad! I will be both sad and relieved probably 😅 but I will definitely be posting some videos during the yuletide too! I love that you pulled the star for your spread - how very fitting! And I do hope it gives you some hope for next year 💕 I love tarot but always tray to keep the spreads as open to interpretation as possible 😀

[@EmilysTarotandMagick]

Oh lovely vlog. I've do enjoy learning about plants local to me but I've never foraged my own resin before that sounds fantastic. And that eggnog looks amazing! 😋 😊 Xx

[@Thewitchescookery]

Thank you 💖 It is so much fun and actually quite easy to do! Ans yeeees, that eggnog is sooooo yumm! I need to make another batch soon 😀

[@dijanavezic]

Hello from another witch...blessed be

[@Thewitchescookery]

Hey hey 👋🧙‍♀️

[@ladywytch129]

Him cutting you off as soon as you said, "fertility rites" absolutely made me laugh!💖 I make little birdseed ornaments, too. I just use rinsed tuna cans as molds, though I might use the cookie cutters this year. The Gods know we can all use a little extra cheer this year!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Hahah yes he was like "mooom! Gross! I don't want to hear about that" 😂 I never thought of using tuna cans - that is actually a great way to do it! Thanks for the tip 😀

[@marjolijnashara1726]

It was so lovely! I laughed out loud because of your nutmeg, my cats were looking at me weirdly... I usually do my spread for the coming year on Samhain, although I also did not do that this year. Yule usually gets little attention from me, I work retail so it's our busiest time. I don't really have a connection or love for Christmas, so December is a bit of the month to just get through. I'm hoping to change that this year, actually and focus more on Yule instead of the other holidays. (we have lights! For the first time!) Part of my Yule ritual this year will therefore also be to let go of other people's opinions and feelings about this time of year, and open myself up to exploring my own! Your warm videos certainly help with that. Fijne Joel!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Hahaha your cats are just like my son - always wondering about sudden outbursts of emotions :D I usually do someting bigger for Samhain too, as I consider it the start of the new year but this year, with 2020 being so sucky - I decided I wanted some guidance for the calendary change too. Uhhh and yes, working in retail this time of the year is tough - I hope you are not too stressed out, especially with the regulations and everything! Good luck 💪 And yaih for focusing on Yule - I find it wonderful, as it is free of consumerism and not tinted by expectations of what it should be like. so totally get your point here 💖 Jij ook fijne Joel!

[@marjolijnashara1726]

@@Thewitchescookery Indeed the expectations of the regular holidays are so stifling and invasive. I'm hoping to step away from that and make my own traditions, like you have! At the moment I am recovering from covid (7 months and counting), so there is a lot of stress, but not from working since I am currently unable. Which is indeed also why this year has been extra sucky, and I want to take the Yuletime to focus on being kind to myself, wamth, "geborgenheid" and connection. It's been a tough year for all of us, so I hope you take the time to be kind to yourself as well! (Although from the vlogs I can see you do :))

[@Thewitchescookery]

@@marjolijnashara1726 ah now I saw this! I was wondering where that second comment was 😃 I can't even imagine how incredibly stressful that must be to be unwell and out of work! And yeeeees take good care of yourself and make it cozy and comfy - I am sure that is much needed after this year 💕

[@witchandthecat8480]

I am so enjoying these! Your videos bring about such cozy warm vibes. I'll be way behind but I definitely want to join in on this theme. Having a topic to focus on is so helpful, especially right now since I've been so unsettled since moving. Can't wait to give that Tarot layout too :)

[@Thewitchescookery]

Oh yaih! Please do 😊👏👏👏👏 I am so sorry to hear that the move has made you feel unsettled - I do hope you find some tranquility again!

[@lizaserna601]

Hi Bex! Loving your holiday playlist. How much milk goes into the eggnog? :)

[@reika7443]

The offerings...not the children. - Ha! I had to pause the video and applaud that real quick.

[@Thewitchescookery]

When editing I realised that I did choose my words somewhat unlucky there 😅 so I thought, I'd clarify 😂

[@kristibunny1620]

I JUST put a bird feeder out (for sure adding some bird cookies now too!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Oooh lovely! I am sure the birdies will love it 💕

[@Alushenka]

Thank you, Bex, for an awesome inspiration. My husband has brought fresh full fat milk this afternoon and now I know what to do wit it ;) And the offering for birds sounds like a good plan for my Imbolc activities. "Though her words are simple and few "Listen, listen", she's calling to you "Feed the birds, tuppence a bag" I loved Mary Poppins as a child although I couldn't understand all the layers of the story (e.g. hypocracy of the suffragett mother) that time.

[@Thewitchescookery]

Ohhhh another Marr Poppins lover 😍 but yeah, it was definately written in a doifferent time and there are some things in there thatdoent really fly anymore with a modern mindset! (Now I suddenly have the urge to watch the movie! Btw, did you see part 2?). And yes, for sure a nice Imbolc activity! I still have to plan what I will do for Imbolc...

[@Alushenka]

@@Thewitchescookery I had no idea that there is part 2. Thanks!

[@Thewitchescookery]

@@Alushenka it is new - I think it came out 2 years ago. It even has the original actors in it (in different roles) but of course it is not like the original. Still cute though!

[@NightfallHomestead]

So.. I just got a tarot deck about 2 weeks ago. I haven't used them but I have studied them a bit and have been sleeping with them under my pillow. I would love to do a little spread like you did to give insight of the new year. I know NOTHING about how to do this and the videos I find aren't my style. Like they're dark and almost media witchy.. where would you recommend learning?

[@Thewitchescookery]

Oh I am really not a pro in tarot at all! I only started using tarot cards last year and do really simple spreads or one card pulls. I read them intuitively or use biddytarot (the website) to interpret what I see. So I am not much help with good sources to learn, I am afraid. Personally I do like Scarlet Ravenswood (on KZbin) for some info and she is a professional tarot reader - maybe you can find some info there ☺️

[@NightfallHomestead]

@@Thewitchescookery thank you!

[@NightfallHomestead]

So.. I've never heard of Tallow. I'm looking on Amazon and it's saying Beef Tallow. Is this correct? I want.to make bird cookies!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Yes that is correct! I usually get it at the butcher's. But make sure not to heat it too much because then it smells horrible! You can also use suet to make the bird cookies ☺️

[@novagnomecreations]

Take them with you and hang them on the trees... the offerings not the children. lolol I love your sense of humor

[@scottking5156]

WHAT are those scary men/beasts at the beginning of these vids? What did I miss?

[@Thewitchescookery]

These are traditional costume for the Rauhnächte as well as the Krampusläufe. I think I talked more about it on my Rauhnächte video ☺️

[@honeyvitagliano3227]

🙏🏻🎄🕯

[@calisalee]

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease make PFEFFERNUSSE! My family and I recently found a package of these cookies at the drug store and are OBSESSED! The recipes I've found online vary WIDELY. I only trust you when it comes to traditional German desserts! Please give us the pfeffernusse!!!!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Hehe I feel honoured. Pfeffernüsse are a common thing in Northern Germany and the Netherlands - here in the south we don't really make them. But when I studied in Holland I became obsessed with them as they had a Popup store next to my house in winter that sold more than 100 flavours. I will talk to my Dutch friends and get the perfect recipe for you ☺️ I will most likely put it in one of my next vlogs 🤤 thanks for the idea!

[@calisalee]

Yaaaaaayyyyy!!!!

[@ejsrn724]

How do you use the resin?

[@Thewitchescookery]

You can burn in on coal or over a sief for spiritual purposes or to make your home smell nice

[@lulularoar7157]

🙏💟🙏

[@Cill441]

Where ever did you find that beautiful cloak

[@Roufbhatt]

9:34 plant name

[@Thewitchescookery]

It is a sloe (grows on Blackthorn)

[@brigidroche1006]

♥️🔥🌞🌞🥰

[@mariamia2472]

😋Eierpunsch😋......................................................🤪!

[@Thewitchescookery]

Hehe 😁🤤

[@whitneymichelle8300]

I have Covid or something… 👀 Ok, truth is, I just think it’s Covid because everyone else in my community has it and now I’m sick too so… I am choosing not to get tested because… to me it only makes sense. Anywho, when I saw “tuppence a bag” and then the emphasis, I had to pause the video because I didn’t quite get it at first. 😅 My brain did not want to work. 😂😂😂

[@Anna-jr8gu]

❄️✨⛄✨❄️⛄✨❄️⛄🔥🍊

[@jessicainhofe703]

Good for you, going to see your neighbor! I'm sure that meant the world to her. Idk about there but here in the states (certain states anyway) are still dealing with lockdowns and yet the whole country is still allowed to order from Amazon and all over the world. I know they're not treating our mail 🙄 so essentially you're just robbing yourself of fresh air and human contact.