12 Great Decorations for a Pagan Yule Tree

1) Crystals- just wrap some thin floral wire around them and hang them on the tree. The lights will bounce off of them and they'll look gorgeous. I especially like clear quartz; they remind me of icicles.

2) Snowflakes- what commemorates the winter season more? Either buy some snowflake shaped ornaments, or cut out your own out of paper.

3) Dried fruit- give your tree a woodsy, natural look with dried fruit. Hang slices of dried citrus- oranges, tangerines, grapefruit and lemons. Hang them in front of a light, they are translucent and the light shines through. They look like little slices of the sun. Dried apples are also great for the season, especially if you can cut a slice sideways showing off the pentacle imbedded within.

4) Cranberries- just string cranberries to create a beautiful, vibrant red garland to drape over those lush, green branches. Or, make a hole in them and stick and ornament hanger in it and hang larger ones individually.

5) Cinnamon sticks- either stick an ornament hanger inside of the small tube, or string them on a long length of twine. They not only look great, but will make your room smell fantastic.

6) Pomanders- create pomanders by pushing cloves into small fruits, such as lemons, tangerines or apples, and roll them in seasonings until they dry. Put a wire through them with a ribbon around the top and you've got a beautiful, scented ornament.

7) Stars and Suns- make them out of clay and a cookie cutter or template, or cut them out of heavy cardstock and paint glitter on them.

8) Animals- purchase some small toy or decorative animals, glue some ribbon on them or hook an ornament into them, and display some furry woodland creatures on the tree.

9) Birds- likewise, get some small bird statues. Glue some ribbon to the bottom of them and tie them on a branch as though they are sitting on it.

10) Pine Cones and Acorns- hang them as natural as you found them, or paint them to make them sparkle and shine.

11) Punched Tin Moons- reserve your aluminum can tops. Put them on some scrap wood and poke holes in them with a hammer and a nail to create crescent shapes, or make a pentacle design on them. Spray paint them silver first if you want them to shine.

12) Herbal sachets- cut a circle of lace, and fill it with seasonal potpourri or your favorite seasonal herbs. Gather it, tie it with a ribbon and hang it on the branches.