Welcome to our Yule page! Here we will have all the need-to-know information for our event, including how to RSVP. 

Date:  Saturday December 13th

Location: Disclosed on RSVP

Ticket Price: Free! Please bring a dish to share and a wrapped gift for the White Elephant gift exchange if participating; the gift exchange theme will be the Ogham which will be assigned to each participant upon RSVP.

Program Notes: 

5:00 to 6:00 - Cocktail/Mocktail Hour featuring lots of our favorite holiday drinks! Cookie Decorating will also be happening as a fun, low-stress way to hang out and be creative. 

6:00 - 7:00 - Bringing in the Light Yule Ritual

The traditions of the Winter Solstice are all about remembering and fostering the communities we live in, which is even more necessary in the harsh times that winter brings. Even (and especially) today, community is vital for our health and happiness, no matter how independent we are able to be. For those who want to honor the old ways of celebrating the Solstice, Happy Valley Golden Wheel has a night of food, fun, tradition, ritual and connection to keep those bonds strong.

7:00 to 8:00 - Yule Feast We'll have lots of food on hand but please bring a dish to share too to share the abundance. If you bring a dish please also bring an ingredient list, and if it is geared to a certain dietary restriction (i.e. gluten-free or vegan). Yule Log or Buche de Noel is the traditional dessert served after dinner. 

8:00 - 9:00 - White Elephant Gift Exchange - This year our topic is the Ogham! You will be assigned an Ogham stave for your gift theme on RSVP with a hint for gifts that would be appropriate.  Please indicate how many people want to play on the RSVP form and names for each person so to receive unique assignment. Gifts should be already wrapped, valued no more than $20 and unlabeled.  After the white elephant game, we will have a second game for guessing the theme of your received gift and who brought it (which is why gifts should come unlabeled).

9:00 - 11:00 - Chillout and hangout

Important Notes: 

• There will be alcohol present for those of age. BYOB is fine. We expect all attendees to monitor their intake and make responsible decisions. 

• Please indicate on the RSVP form below if you will be bringing a dish for the potluck and/or participating in the White Elephant Gift Exchange. 

• Rides can be arranged. Please indicate on the RSVP if you are looking for a ride and where you want to be picked up.

• If you have mobility issues please let us know on the RSVP and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. 

RSVP here    by Wednesday December 10th