Solstice is a time of giving. What better way to thank Mother Nature for her bounty this year than to feed winter birds, deer, raccoons, squirrels, and all of mother nature's other children who are cold and whose food source is scarce.
Some suggestions of foods that the woodland creatures would like are: corn on the cob, nuts, celery stuffed with peanut butter, apples, seeds, peanuts without the salt, pine cones dipped in peanut butter and then dipped in birdseed, carrots, cheese, bread, and birdseed are some that come to mind. Add a big bowl of water (hopefully hot water that will temper in the cold weather).
On December 21st write a Yule blessing/greeting poem and gather your goodies. Pick a good place in your yard or local woods to lay down your gifts. Some can be hung from tree branches. You can create a circle, call in the quarters, and then read your poem or simplify the ritual weather permitting. The poem doesn't have to be elaborate, just make it a nice Yule blessing/greeting. Go your way and the animals will come when you're gone and enjoy the food.
To those of you who think, leave the wildlife alone! Remember, you are the wildlife, one of Earth's many beings.
This is a very spiritual exercise and ritual in keeping with the season. May you all have a blessed and peaceful Yuletide full of joy.
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