Yule’s origins are as deep and rich as the winter’s night itself. This ancient festival traces back to pagan traditions, primarily observed by the Norse and Germanic peoples.

Traditionally, the Yule log was the main piece of wood used in the fire on the winter solstice night. Many pagans now decorate their Yule logs with ribbons, candles, and other seasonal symbols.

Learn about the pagan holiday Yule, which takes place on the winter solstice, and how to celebrate it today.

Ditto for the Yule log and Yuletide carols. Christmas colors - red and green, silver and gold - have earlier pagan meanings.

Tree, manger, Yule log: What do these Christmas symbols all mean? What is that heavily decorated tree doing in the living room? And that delicious cake shaped like a log on the table?

Yule: Yule has ancient pagan roots and is associated with Germanic and Norse traditions. It was a midwinter festival celebrated by Germanic people, particularly in Northern Europe, to mark the ...

Like many Christmas terms, "Yule" dates back to Pagan traditions in pre-Christian Europe, and didn't originally have anything to do with Christmas.

In Southwestern Wisconsin, preparation is underway for Circle Sanctuary's 50th annual Yule festival. For the pagan members the church serves, it marks winter solstice, the longest night of the ...