We Raise a Horn

Blood drips down from hands, all red
Sacrifices made and kin well fed
Reborn is the Sun this night
May you find what you need in its new light

Leaves fall down on freezing winds
Animals hide during the long cold night
Light the fires, keep close inside
I say to you in the dark

May your strength grow as the Sun rises
May Freya find someone worthy of you and who you are worthy of
May Freyr make your family line strong
May Odin grant you wisdom That when the time comes for you to join him, that you are worthy

Blood drips down from hands, all red
Sacrifices made and kin well fed
Reborn is the Sun this night
May you find what you need in its new light

Leaves fall down on freezing winds
Animals hide during the long cold night
Light the fires, keep close inside
I say to you in the dark

May Heimdal warn you when danger approaches
May Thor protect you when your cause is just
May Tyr grant you strength when sacrifices must be made
May Huginn and Muninn watch over you
That your deeds are remembered in truth and your honour is known

May you see every day as an opportunity, and may your actions become a symbol for all future generations And that when you pass, the Valkyries greet you with open arms and bear you to Valhalla where your ancestors hail you with pride as one of their own

Blood drips down from hands, all red
Sacrifices made and kin well fed
Reborn is the sun this night
May you find what you need in its new light
The darkness is fading, shadows flee
New fields wait to be ploughed by thee
Reborn is the Sun this night
May you find what you need in its new light

We raise a horn to you; We raise a horn to your ancestors too; We raise a horn to you
Happy Yule!