Viking Magazine - December 2011 - 12
In most estimates, the tradition
comes from a melding of
pagan and Christian rituals
with a central focus on light.
The day itself, most likely
originated in Medieval times
when the winter solstice fell on
or around December 13.
" According to traditional
beliefs in the Nordic countries,
all sorts of evil forces were out
this long and dark night, " say
Liv Berit Tessem and Kjetil
Wiedswang, journalists for
the Norwegian paper Aftenposten
and authors of " Jul, " a
book on Christmas traditions.
Åsgårdsreia (similar to " the
wild hunt " in English tradition)
were out and could hurt
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walk outside. One member of
the hunt was the demon Lusse,
with roots both in the names of
Lucia and Lucifer. For magical
protections, people and animals
[on the] farm were given extra
food, a lussebit (treat).
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to represent the start of the
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