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

Dec 10, 2020 · In neopagan traditions, Yule (also known as Jól) is when the god, who sacrificed himself at Samhain, has journeyed through the underworld and, in the embrace of the …

Apr 7, 2025 · What is Yule and when is it observed? Yule is a winter festival historically observed by Germanic peoples and in modern times by Neo-Pagans, coinciding with the winter solstice …

Aug 2, 2023 · For the Vikings, Germanic tribes, and other pagan peoples of pre-Christian Europe, this celebration, known as Yule, was originally meant to honor the winter solstice. The Yule or …

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 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 …

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 …

Jun 25, 2019 · As a festival of the Sun, the most important part of any Yule celebration is light — candles, bonfires, and more. Let's take a look at some of the history behind this celebration, …

Dec 19, 2019 · Yule was to the Germanic and Norse peoples what Samhain was to the Celts. Ancestors were honored and still are, and children born during the Twelve Days of Yuletide …

Yule is an essential part of Viking culture, and its significance extends far beyond the winter solstice. In this article, we will delve into the origins of Yule, explore the various rituals and …