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  1. Yule - Wikipedia

    Yule is a winter festival historically observed by the Germanic peoples that was incorporated into Christmas during the Christianisation of the Germanic peoples.

  2. 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.

  3. What Is Yule and How Does It Differ from Christmas?

    Dec 10, 2020 · Yule is the pagan holiday that occurs on the winter solstice and celebrates the return of longer days. Find out how it differs from Christmas.

  4. What Is Yule? What Is a Yule Log? - The Old Farmer's Almanac

    Nov 25, 2024 · Yule is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world—celebrated on the solstice. Learn more about this centuries-old festival and its traditions (including the Yule log …

  5. What Is Yule? The History Of The Pagan Winter Festival

    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 …

  6. The Twelve Days of Yule – Norse Notes

    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, …

  7. Yule in 2025/2026 - When, Where, Why, How is Celebrated?

    Yule was a traditional Germanic winter festival that was celebrated on the Winter Solstice, and Yuletide (also known as the Yule Time or the Yule Season) ran for about two months. In more …

  8. Yule Symbols & Pagan Traditions: How to Celebrate and What to Do

    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 …

  9. Yule: The Viking Winter Solstice Celebration

    Yule, the Viking winter solstice celebration, has its roots in ancient pagan traditions. The Vikings celebrated the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, as a time of reflection and renewal. …

  10. Yule: Origins, Traditions, and Celebrations - Schisandra & Bergamot

    Nov 5, 2023 · Learn about the origins, traditions, and celebrations of Yule. Discover the history and significance of this winter festival celebration.