The Yule log is a specially selected log burnt on a hearth as a winter tradition in regions of Europe, and subsequently North America. Today, this tradition is celebrated by Christians and …

Nov 25, 2024 · Are you familiar with the tradition of the Yule log? Or perhaps you like to “troll the ancient yuletide carols”? Yule is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world—celebrated …

Yule, festival observed historically by Germanic peoples and in modern times primarily by Neo-Pagans, coinciding with the winter solstice (December 21–22 in the Northern Hemisphere; …

Nov 24, 2021 · The Yule log gets its name from the Scandinavian tradition, but the ritual burning of a special log during winter solstice took place as far west as Ireland, as far south as Greece, …

Yule is the name of the old Winter Solstice festivals in Scandinavia and other parts of northern Europe, such as Germany. Yule Logs could have started out an entire tree, or very large log, …

Nov 6, 2024 · A Yule log cake, also called a Buche de Noel, is a rolled sponge cake shaped and decorated to resemble a wooden log. This fanciful dessert is a holiday baking tradition that …

Oct 13, 2024 · The tradition of lighting the Yule log is one of the oldest and most cherished customs associated with Yule, the pagan celebration of the Winter Solstice. This ritual is …

Dec 19, 2024 · Steeped in magick and history, the Yule log is one way that pagans and witches alike honor the Winter Solstice and Yuletide season. It holds deep significance as a symbol of …

Nov 26, 2024 · While the French bûche de Noël is a Yule-log-shaped Christmas cake now commonly found on holiday tables across the United States, the origins of the Yule log …

The yule log Christmas tradition is about more than a roaring fire or cake. Learn about the yule log's origins, significance, and how to make your own festive dessert. © Ralph Smith