Susan's Herb Snips

from Susan's Collection of Herbal Lore


An Herbal Yule Log

Start a memorable family tradition by inviting the kids to help with this holiday project. Find a suitable fireplace log and cover it with glued-on oakmoss (purchased at your favorite craft store) or other moss. Use white glue, not hot glue, since the log is meant to be burned. Decorate with glued-on pieces of cinnamon sticks, star anise, whole cloves, juniper berries, pine cones and bits of lichen collected in the woods, and sprigs of rosemary and sage. Drop fragrant oils (balsam, cinnamon, orange, bayberry are ideal) onto the moss-covered log. Add a Christmasy bow and a few holly sprigs. Display your Yule log in front of the fireplace until Christmas Eve, then gather the family around for the burning.


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