- Yule - Wikipedia
Yule (Old English: ġēol, Old Norse: jól) is a winter festival and time of the year historically observed by heathen Germanic peoples that was later merged with the festival of Christmas during the process of Christianisation
- Yule | Pagan, Log, Theme, Celebration, Facts | Britannica
Yule is a winter solstice festival historically observed among Germanic peoples that became supplanted by Christmas 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 Neo-Pagans have attempted to re-create and reimagine the ancient Yule as a part of
- 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
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
- How Yule went from animal sacrifice to Christmas carols : NPR
Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas " But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan mid-winter festival, dating back to pre-Christian Germanic people
- What Is Yule? A Cozy Guide to Winter Solstice Traditions, Magic . . .
Learn what Yule is, why it’s celebrated, and how to honor the Winter Solstice with simple rituals, cozy traditions, and modern witchcraft practices A complete Yule guide for beginners
- Yule | Norse Winter Solstice Festival of Fire and Ancestors
Discover Yule, the Norse winter solstice festival with bonfires, feasting, and ancestor rituals celebrating light, fertility, and community
- The 12 Days of Yule: Dates, Meanings, and Modern Traditions
The 12 Days of Yule are a beloved part of many pagan, heathen, and witchcraft traditions Rooted in Norse and Germanic customs, these twelve nights honour the rebirth of the Sun, the turning of the Wheel, and the protective, introspective magic of midwinter
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