- Yule - Wikipedia
Yule is a winter festival historically observed by the Germanic peoples that is claimed to have been merged with Christmas during the Christianisation of the Germanic peoples [1]
- Yule | Pagan, Log, Theme, Celebration, Facts | Britannica
In many languages of northern Europe, Yule is now the word for Christmas, but certain parts of the Yule tradition in modern Christmas may have originated in the pre-Christian solstice festival
- The 12 Days of Yule: Traditions, Rituals, and How to Celebrate
A complete guide to the 12 Days of Yule: meanings, folklore, history, and eclectic Pagan rituals for each day of the midwinter season
- What Is Yule? | The Ancient Yuletide Tradition and the Yule Log
Yule celebrates the winter solstice—the shortest day and longest night of the year It’s an ancient festival marking the rebirth of the Sun and the return of longer days, symbolizing hope, light, and renewal during the darkest time of winter
- Yule: A Complete Guide to the Ancient Winter Celebration
Yule is the winter solstice celebration that originated with Germanic and Norse peoples of Northern Europe The name “Yule” comes from the Old Norse word “jól” (pronounced “yohl”) This term existed long before Christianity and appears across Germanic languages (Old English “gēol,” Gothic “jiuleis,” modern Scandinavian “jul”), making it a genuinely ancient word for
- What Is a Yule Log? The History of the Christmas Tradition
What Is a Yule Log? A yule log can either refer to the ceremonial log burned during winter solstice or a chocolate sponge cake shaped like a log and covered in chocolate frosting While the crackling piece of wood emerged centuries ago, the tradition evolved into a more decorative presence and, eventually, a delicious dessert (more on that below!)
- What Is Yule? The History Of The Pagan Winter Festival
The Yule or Yuletide celebration commemorated the events of the waning year and honored the gods with a festival of song, food, drink, and sacrifice But with the steady spread of Christianity throughout Europe, many pagan beliefs and celebrations, including Yule, were stamped out
- The Twelve Days of Yule – Norse Notes
Yule, or Yuletide, falls around the Winter Solstice starting on Dec 21 all the way to Jan 1, and lasts for 12 days This holiday is celebrated by practitioners of witchcraft, Pagans, and spiritual seekers
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