Holda—also known as Hulda, Holle, Mother Holle, and Frau Holda—is a fascinating Teutonic goddess connected to both winter
and witches
. She has a rich history as a protector of nature
, a hearth deity
, and a bringer of snow
.






It is said that when Holda shook out her feather bed, snow would fall upon the earth below, blanketing the land in her magical touch. 
She was once celebrated as a kind and protective goddess, often surrounded by an entourage of torch-carrying rabbits
.



Later, her image was transformed into that of a wild-haired woman who punished misbehaving children, but we can still honor her for her nurturing and protective qualities. Her winter festival ties her to the Twelve Days of Christmas 
.







