Candle Wick Shoppe Blog

This is a new phrase we have around the Candle Wick Shop, born from the workshop Dorothy Morrison did at our store last February.   We packed the house with Dorothy’s fans and they bought us out of not only Dorothy Morrison products, but anything they could buy.  Literally there were people coming into the store for weeks stocking up on anything  and everything.  I have to say, that day’s sales were equivalent to 2 normal weeks.

Whenever we experience a sudden positive change in fortune, we exclaim “It’s a Dorothy Miracle!”.  Dorothy always gets a kick out of the phrase and then immediately counters with “Now Darlin’, I’ll tell you the secret of creating a Dorothy Miracle.”   I will advise you all to listen well to how to create a Dorothy Miracle – this could change your life, or at least your month.

According to the gospel of Dorothy, the way to create a Dorothy Miracle is to give of yourself with no expectation of return.  Host a free class, give to the poor or help someone move.  Do something outside of your immediate circle that is a little uncomfortable, causes a bit of a sacrifice.  That is how you create a Dorothy Miracle.  If you have heard Dorothy teach, you can hear her voice as she says;

“You need to do something that brings money to someone else, you need to just give it with love and you will see it come back to you in droves.  Giving makes you grateful for what you already have.”

Thanks Dorothy!  Bawk! Bawk!

Yule: A Celebration of Light and Warmth was the first book of Dorothy Morrison's that I had ever read, and after having read it numerous times it is still one of my absolute favorites; it is an incredibly informative novel on the Holiday season and the different traditions from both the past and the present and from various cultures around the world. With the holidays once again sneaking up on us, this is a must have for those of you who are new to Wicca and Paganism, as well as an important book for experienced practitioners. 

Yule covers everything from the history of Yule, the necessary preparations for the season and delightful quick and easy gift ideas, to a daily event calendar for the entire month of December. Prepare yourself for 198 pages of fascinating information that is sure to get you more than ready for the Yuletide season.

Here are some of the interesting facts you'll find throughout the book; these are from the chapter on Yuletide Trivia and Fun Facts:

• Donder (not Donner), which means thunder, was the original name of the reindeer who helped pull Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. He was paired with Blitzen, whose name means lightning.
• The custom of Santa eating cookies on Christmas Eve originated in Germany where trees were decorated with fruit, flowers, and sweet confections. After leaving gifts for good children, he'd simply help himself to the goodies on the tree!
• St. Nick doesn't get a vacation after the winter holidays. Since he's also the patron saint responsible for Greece, Russia, sailors, merchants, pawnbrokers, bakers, prisoners, children, and wolves, he's a very busy spirit year 'round.