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]

Nov 19, 2025 · A complete guide to the 12 Days of Yule: meanings, folklore, history, and eclectic Pagan rituals for each day of the midwinter season.

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.

Nov 13, 2025 · 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, …

Dec 5, 2025 · 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 …

Aug 2, 2023 · 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 …

Dec 18, 2024 · 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 …

Dec 17, 2024 · Yule, or Jól in Old Norse, was a multiday pagan ceremony held for three or as many as 12 nights that began at winter solstice in mid- to late December during the time of year when days …

Dec 12, 2024 · Yule, celebrated around the Winter Solstice—typically December 20th to 23rd in the northern hemisphere (June 20th to 23rd in the southern hemisphere)—is one of the most sacred …

Nov 30, 2024 · Yule, the ancient celebration of the Winter Solstice, marks the return of longer days and the gradual warming of the Earth. This pagan festival, rooted in Norse and Germanic traditions, …