Alarūnō

01/11/2024

Rovegubbar! I hope you are having a good autumnal celebration.

11/10/2024

You wonder how to apply turnip lantern customs to your own celebrations? In part 2 of my series about the topic you can maybe get some ideas.

In this video will try to explain own personal spiritual implementation of turnip lanterns. If you haven't done it yet, I recommend that you watch Part 1 on ...

09/10/2024

It's the time of the year of turnip lanterns. Here is part 1 of my series about the topic from some years ago:

In this video will try to explain the traditional phenomenon with autumnal uses of so called turnip lanterns. Isn't the geographical extent of these type of ...

22/09/2024

The autumn equinox is upon us! The time to harvest what you sowed! As the times of Múspellsheimr are exchanged for the times of Niflheimr, we turn our perceptions inwards and towards the essences carried by the dead and the cold. Embrace the seasonal changes, feel the present and strengthen yourself by connecting to the primeval elements of nature! 🍂🍁🍄🎃🍎🥕

30/04/2024

I hope you are all having a great Hexennacht/Valborg/Walpurgis today and/or Mayday tomorrow! Here in northern Westmannia the warmth finally arrived and springtime began. Read more about Germanic folkish spring traditions in my latest book, "Wazrą - Germanic Spring Holidays and Þursian Perspectives"!! 🔥🔥🔥

10/03/2024

We are now entering the season for vernal bonfires across Northern Europe. Several weeks ago, the North Low Saxon, Frisian, and Jutish festival known as "Biikebrennen" or "Pers Awten" took place.

In connection with "Pers Awten," it is common in Southern Jutland to sing the song "Weadke Tar," attempting to narrate the history of the tradition from pagan times to the era of whaling. Here, you can listen to an interpretation of the song performed by Drones & Bellowstogether with Dragseth Duo.

I nat jeg havde en mærkelig drøm,jeg fløj bort over landet i tid og rum.Jeg så på det sted, drømmen førte mig hen,det var stranden ved Emmerlev, jeg kendte i...

19/02/2024

New music video up, where I made my own interpretation of the Elfdalian folk song named "Limu Limu Laima". In this version I list the names of the Dalecarlian runes such as they are listed by Johannes Bureus on his big runic board in 1599. I have thus decided to name this song interpretation "Röna Röna Runa" (i.e. experience observe rune").

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This song is an interpretation of the Elfdalian folk song named "Limu Limu Laima", in this version I list the names of the Dalecarlian runes such as they are...

24/12/2023

I hope you all will have a good Yule and that you do your best to help keeping the traditions alive!

20/12/2023

Let the Yule-buck deliver the Yule gifts!

Se så trevligt och naturligt barnen tycker att det är med julbock hemma hos en av våra kunder! Vill du också säkra årets julefrid och en gång för alla lämna den plastiga, vulgära "tomte-flugan" bakom dig? Köp en julbocksmask i tvättäkta svensk kvalitetshalm redan idag!

20/12/2023

Last weekend, I organised the 7th edition of Lussefärden, a small private event that involves participants dressing up as members of an earthly 'monstrous' wild hunt. We walked with burning torches through the woods to a small hill called Trollklack ('Troll Heel'), where we performed a sacrifice to the local trolls and spirits, lit a bonfire, enjoyed glögg (Nordic mulled wine), indulged in traditional Swedish Yule treats (like lussekatter ('Lusse cats') and pepparkakor ('gingerbreads')), and savored each other's company under the Northern Lights!

Lussefärden should be seen as a social gathering but with roots in an ancient pagan tradition.

16/12/2023

For sale!! Unique item!

Painted by me Wurmaz.
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Sold in collaboration with Alarūnō. Traditional wooden candle holder. The origin is a candle holder from Västmanland province Sweden that has been...

16/12/2023

For sale!! Unique item!

Painted by me Wurmaz.
More in the description in the link.

Sold in collaboration with Alarūnō. Traditional wooden candle holder. The origin is Sweden but exact location is unknown. The candle holder has...

16/12/2023

For sale!! Unique item!

Painted by me Wurmaz.
More in the description in the link.

Sold in collaboration with Alarūnō. Traditional wooden candle holder. The model is ifrom Blekinge province, Sweden, but exact location is unknown....

16/12/2023

For sale!! Unique item!

Painted by me Wurmaz.
More in the description in the link.

Sold in collaboration with Alarūnō. Traditional wooden candle holder. The model is inspired by the 'Yule tree' collected by the museum...

16/12/2023

The 'Yule tree' (Swedish julträd) is a distinctive wooden candle holder with its roots in southern Sweden, particularly entrenched in the traditions of Blekinge province. These decorative pieces consist of a turned pole serving as a stem, adorned with attached sticks resembling branches, where various treats such as apples were suspended. Yule trees often feature embellishments like horses, birds, and occasionally flowers and leaves. A common addition at the top is a bird, frequently a rooster. While the tradition of Yule trees can be definitively traced back to the 1870s, it is likely much older. Yule trees likely evolved as a fusion of 'apple sticks' (Swedish äpplastakar) and 'Odin candlesticks' (Swedish Odinstakar), both known since at least the 1700s. 'Apple sticks' comprise a central pole with sticks for holding apples, lacking candle holders. 'Odin candlesticks' boast a distinctive design with horses (sometimes with riders) and a carved central stem. Named after the god Odin, their use in Sweden extends from the province of Skåne in the south to the province of Värmland in the north. But there are examples also found in Norway and Denmark.

By delving into surviving folklore, we can gain valuable insights into the interpretation and symbolism of 'Yule trees,' exploring their potential pagan connotations. The imagery strongly evokes associations with the Norse tradition's world tree, Yggdrasill. Considering the potential connections between Yule traditions and ancestral worship, especially during the darkest period when the boundary between the realms of the living and the dead is thinnest, parallels can be drawn to the wild hunt, a spectral procession haunting stormy winter nights. The tree serves as a symbol of communion, with the treats adorning its branches representing offerings made in communion with deceased ancestors. The horses and bird symbols not only mirror the creatures present in the tumultuous host but also serve as psychopomps, aiding in communication and facilitating journeys to the underworld for communion with the departed. It's worth noting that the leader of the wild hunt is often associated with Odin, but we should also remember the tradition of 'the traveling of Lussi' (Swedish Lussefärden), where the leader is said to be the demonic female entity called Lussi (possibly developed from the female ruler of the Norse underworld, Hel).

06/12/2023

When did the continuous use of runes cease? In this video, I am trying to delve deeper into the so-called Dalecarlian runes, discussing their background, showcasing some examples of carvings, and finally attempting to determine if these runes have been used in magical contexts or not.

06/12/2023

When did the continuous use of runes cease? In this video, I am trying to delve deeper into the so-called Dalecarlian runes, discussing their background, showcasing some examples of carvings, and finally attempting to determine if these runes have been used in magical contexts or not.

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When did the continuous use of runes cease? In this video, I am trying to delve deeper into the so-called Dalecarlian runes, discussing their background, sho...