Holle's Haven: The Urglaawisch Podcast Vic Young

During Yuul and Voryuul, many Urglaawers engage in thoughtful contemplations focused on the eighteen Core Values of Urglaawe to better understand their lives and selves. These values, and the interplay between them, play an integral role in prompting profound introspection and leading to possible life changes.

It may have taken a big longer than hoped, but here is our first look at one of the largest overarching concepts in der Urglaawe – die Zusaagpflicht; the Sacred Duty or Sacred Promise. It’s a much more encompassing concept than it may seem at first; I hope you enjoy!

In this episode we go in-depth and learn how to activate your Butzemann through the Kannsege and the Butzemannsege. For more background, listen back to episodes 1 and 9, when we discuss the Butzemann in more detail.

Yes, it is true – we have not faded away. Some folks had rougher 2020s, some folks had rougher 2021s. We fell into the latter category, but have hope for 2022. And so, we’re back with a new episode (and it won’t be a year until the next one – honest)! Part of the delay … Continue reading We’re back!

Welcome back! In our first anniversary show, we take a deeper look into the traditions of Entschanning, including the Kannsege, where we activate our Butzemenner. For the naming convention explained in more detail, have a look at https://urglaawe.blogspot.com/2012/02/butzemann-naming-convention.html Also, in case anyone is interested in Grundsau art, feel free to go look at https://www.rachelyoderart.net – … Continue reading Entschtanning 2021

This month we look at a multitude of holidays – Voryuul, Yuul, and Berchtaslaaf. Plus we have visits from the Belsnickel, Lutzelfraa, and Krampus! To find the Philadelphia Women’s* Slavic Ensemble, head to http://www.singslavic.com and to find the main Urglaawe Facebook group, simply visit http://www.facebook.com/groups/Urglaawe