Podcast: Ellen Evert Hopman, Herbal Traditions for Yule and Christmas
How can we connect with the deeper, ancient roots of our collective wintertime traditions? Herbalist and druid Ellen Evert Hopman shares.
Ellen Evert Hopman is a master herbalist and lay homeopath and holds a Master’s in Education and Mental Health Counseling. She’s the archdruid emerita of the Tribe of the Oak and a founding member of the Order of the White Oak.
Her newest book, The Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas: Remedies, Recipes, Magic, & Brews for the Winter Season, is featured in the Nov/Dec issue of Spirituality+Health Magazine.
“When you’re putting lights on your Christmas tree, be aware that you’re doing something that your distant, distant ancestors did, too.”
In this episode, Ellen and Rabbi Rami talk about the growth of modern Paganism, the origins of Christmas lights, and the power of embracing darkness.
Read the essay inspired by this episode here.
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