The GreenmanThe name "green man" was coined in the late 1930s. Other names for this figure are Jack in Green or Jack of the Green. Many believe the greenman is related to the pre-Christian Celtic deity Cernunnos; others that it is simply an expression of the forces of nature, or even a reminder that we, too, are part of the cycle of life. There is no real evidence linking the images to any particular philosophy, cult, or belief, although the faces are strikingly uniform through time. The greenman is not a strictly European phenomenon- similar images appear in Asian, Indian, and Arabic architecture and art as well. Whatever his origin, the Green Man serves as the embodiment of untamed nature, an emblem of the male principal, and a symbol of fertility and vibrant life energy.
Yule Ritual
The Kentucky Kitchen Witch Circle will be celebrating Yule on December 9, 2007, at 5:00. Our Yule feast will include turkey, homemade cheddar herb bread, cauliflower salad, homemade caramel apple cake. We will be making individual Yule Log candle holders to take home (see directions below).
Tools Needed: Boline, myrrh or olive oil, sea salt, wine, one green candle, wooden matches, Yule log of either Pine, Fir, Evergreen.
South (fire) rub the oil onto the carved sun figure saying, "The Wheel has turned full circle, we call you back to warm us." (L)
West (water) pour the wine on the log saying, "You, who have died, are now reborn." (R)
North (earth) sprinkling salt over the log saying, "Since time began we celebrated the birth of God. The darkest of nights gives birth to the new sun." (Corwin)
East (air) taking the wood match, light the fire saying, "I light this fire in honor of all. Thank you God for the light you will bring us. Thank you mother for the warmth of your son. Live within us." (Bet)
"So mote it be!"
Close circle.
Cheddar-Herb Bread
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 black pepper
1/8 tsp. ground allspice
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
4 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
3 tbsp. chopped flat leaf parsley
3 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
1 1/2 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
nonstick cooking spray
In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Stir in cheese, green onions, parsley, dill, thyme, and rosemary. In another bowl combine eggs, buttermilk, and butter; stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Let stand 5 minutes.
Lightly coat an 8x4x2 inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon batter into pan, spreading evenly.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 50 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center come out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pan, cool 30 minutes more. Serve warm.
Energies - joy and health
Dill - Element - fire
Energies - love and protection
Parsely - Element - air
Energies - money and protection
Green onions - Element - fire
Energies - protection
Cake:
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups oil
3 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 1/2 cups dried apples
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together sugar, eggs, and oil. Add flour; mix together until well blended. Add vanilla, nuts and dried apples. Spread into a lightly greased and floured 13x9 pan; bake for 45 to 60 minutes. Cake is done when toothpick inserted in center come out clean. When cake is done, punch holes in it with a knife and pour topping over.
Caramel Topping:
3/4 pound butter (3 sticks)
2 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup of milk
Heat all ingredients together over medium heat. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Let boil 2 minutes. Pour over warm cake.
Magickal Properties
Apples - Element - Water
Energies - Love, Health and Peace
Butter - Element - Earth
Energies - Spirituality
The Greenman
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