White Rose of Avalon

Winter

  • Melting Snow & Blooming Blossoms: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing a poem about the beauty of the melting snow and the occurrence of the first late Winter and early Spring blossoms! Melting Snow & Blooming Blossoms by Maranda Wabik White Flowers peaking through Snowdrops breaking through The soil…

  • Snowflakes and the Isle of Glass: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I am sharing a poem about snow falling on the Isle of Glass, as Ynys Witrin is another name for Avalon! Snowflakes and the Isle of Glass by Maranda Wabik Snow falls in a blanket on the shores of the Isle…

  • The Ice Mermaid’s Song: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s final Mermaid Monday blog post of 2025, I am sharing a poem about a Wintery Mermaid and her wisdom. The Ice Mermaid’s Song by Maranda Wabik Soft humming emanates from the Icy Waters The Siren’s Song slowly growing in volume Wonder begins to…

  • The Creatrix Archetype in Winter

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Siren Saturday blog post, I will be discussing the Creatrix Archetype and how to embrace her energy in Winter!   I understand that in many ways, the idea of the abundant and prosperous energy of the Creatrix may not seem to align with…

  • A Very Merry Elven Yuletide: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.    For today’s post, I am sharing a poem about having an Elven Yuletide! A Very Merry Elven Yuletide by Maranda Wabik The tree is trimmed with sparkling lights The music resounds with auditory delight The smell of cinnamon and cloves abounds Oh, what a lovely…

  • Snowfall and Candle Flame: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s post, I have decided to share a poem about the dichotomy of Ice and Flame during Winter. Snowfall and Candle Flame by Maranda Wabik The Snow slowly blankets the ground The wind whistles outside the window A feeling of solitude abounds As I…

  • Exploring the Werewolf in Winter

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be exploring some of my thoughts about why Werewolf stories so often take place in Winter!   The idea for this post came to mind as I thought of some of my favorite Winter Horror films.   So, let’s…

  • Blessed Winter Solstice, Celebrating Gwyl Elen: A Poem

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Winter Solstice blog post, I will be sharing a poem about the celebration of the Winter Holidays with Elen of the Ways! Blessed Winter Solstice, Celebrating Gwyl Elen by Maranda Wabik A Chill Wind Whistles through the Trees Bright Snow is softly falling…

  • Mother’s Night: The Beginning of Yuletide & Annual Honoring of the Mother Goddesses

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s blog post, I will be discussing the celebration of Mother’s Night, or in Old English Mōdraniht.   This celebration occurs annually on the night before the Winter Solstice and kicks off the 12 Nights of Yule, which means that tonight is Mother’s Night…

  • Frau Holle: Goddess Turned Christmas Witch & the Wild Hunt

    Welcome back to White Rose of Avalon, my Darlings.   For today’s Femme Fatale Friday blog post, I will be discussing Frau Holle!   Frau Holle is also known as Mother Holle, Hulde, Hulda, Mother Hulda, and even has connections to Frau Perchta, with some stating that the two are one and the same (I…