Arcanum: Raise the Julenek!
arcanum33.blogspot.com › 2020 › 12So the Julenek is the 'midwinter Sheaf'. Today, the purpose of the Julenek is said to provide a food supply for winter birds, and as a symbol of charity and caring for animals at Christmas. A story attached to the Julenek tradition tells how a poor man gave one of his last sheaves to provide food and shelter for the birds on Christmas Eve.