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 …

Dec 25, 2025 · 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 …

Nov 13, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 4, 2025 · A complete guide to the 12 Days of Yule: meanings, folklore, history, and eclectic Pagan rituals for each day of the midwinter season.

Dec 24, 2025 · Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan mid-winter festival, dating back to pre-Christian …

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 …

Dec 24, 2025 · The celebration of Yule began long before calendars were standardized. Time was measured by the change in seasons, the height of the sun in the sky, the moon cycles, and the …

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, …

Nov 2, 2025 · Discover the meaning behind Yule traditions, an ancient pagan festival celebrating light, renewal, and winter solstice customs.

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 …