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]

2025年11月7日 · Yule is a midwinter celebration honored at the Winter Solstice for those who follow the Wheel of the Year and later in midwinter for pagans who follow the lunisolar Norse calendar. Yule is …

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.

2025年11月13日 · 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, …

Key Takeaway: Yule is an ancient winter solstice festival from Germanic and Norse cultures, marking the longest night and celebrating the sun’s return through feasting, offerings, and community gathering.

1 天前 · 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 …

2024年12月18日 · 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 …

2023年8月2日 · 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 …

2024年12月17日 · 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 …

2024年12月6日 · Yule, or Jól, has roots in ancient Norse and Germanic pagan traditions. Historically celebrated around the Winter Solstice (December 21st), Yule marked the year’s longest night and …