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Holidays and Festivities
Yule
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The
Night Before Yule
On the eve of Yule, Erin the Hobbit makes a final inspection of
the inn's preparedness for the morning. The season brings back memories
of her childhood home far away in the Shire ~ By ErinRua
Date: December 2005 - Length: 3 pages |
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Holly and pine cones
Bright light from many candles
Mistletoe berries
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The winter solstice
Twisted branches of red and green
Casting light on all
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Pale light lingering
Spices in wild profusion
Cups of hypocras |
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Fire, earth, air, water
Darkness descending on earth
Bittersweet memories |
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The Spirit of Yule
If the Spirit of Yule were to visit Middle Earth, like Dicken's
Ghost of Christmas Present, who would he be and where would he go?
Maximum vignette length 1000 words.
Date: December 2003 - Length: 17 pages ~ 8 Vignettes ~ Authors:
Various |
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Yule
Tale
The year-end brings gifts and memories of the past to Sevilodorf
of Rohan. But memories are not all sad, and she shares the tradition
of Wassail with the rest of the Burping Troll residents and regulars.
~ By Sevilodorf
Date: December 2002 - Length: 8 pages |
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Winter
Wonderland
An unexpected snowfall in northern Ithilien has the young elves
in high spirits. In fact, it is a novel opportunity for much mischief.
~ By Nellas
Date: December 2002 - Length: 4 pages |
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Winter
Wonderland II - The Spirit of Yule
Two victims of the snow frolics are up to their own kind of mischief.
The younger elves embark on a secretive search for the magical Spirit
of Yule, who it is said will grant wishes to those lucky enough
to find her. Much humor and mirth, and several sooty elves. ~ By
Celebsul
Date: December 2002 - Length: 5 pages |
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Of
Hypocras and Hobbit Worries
The Yule celebrations are well underway. Gilraen and Rilith are
up to some creative mayhem involving elves, a kitchen, and a recipe
for spiced wine. The hobbits may not be amused ... Fun and frolic
from two of our younger writers. ~ By Gilraen and Rilith
Date: December 2002 - Length: 9 pages |
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Gifts,
Mistletoe and Mischief
A romp in the snow and some mistletoe, a moment of winter frolic
for the hobbits Milo and Camellia. ~ By Camellia
Date: December 2002 - Length: 3 pages |
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Auld
Lang Syne
Yuletide is here, as Anardil the former Ranger comes seeking peace
with the past, reunion with lost friends, and finds unexpected hope
for the future. ~ By Erin
Date: December 2002 - Length: 17 pages |
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Auld
Lang Syne II
Yule marks the passing of the old year and the dawning of the
new, as Anardil and Sev turn from shadows of the past to face the
future together. ~ By Erin and Sevilodorf
Date: December 2002 - Length: 10 pages |
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Orc Gifts
Yule celebrations continue, and this night's festivities are crowned
by the arrival of Gubbitch and his fellow rehabilitated orcs. Even
as Gubbitch and his "lads" are not what they seem, equally unexpected
are the gifts they bear. ~ By Celebsul
Date: December 2002 - Length: 3 pages |
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