Before there was Christmas, there was the Viking winter solstice celebration known as Yule. Many raucous traditions from this pagan holiday evolved into the Christmas rituals we still observe today.

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

The yule log provided welcome warmth during the winter and some also considered it to have "occult, magical properties," says the book, which was written by Clement A. Miles and published in 1912.

Many pagans, including Wiccans, practice magic and call themselves witches. Berger said solstice is a pivotal time in pagan communities. "We're going into this really deep darkness," she said.

Winter solstice traditions and celebrations It's no surprise many cultures and religions celebrate a holiday -- whether it be Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or pagan festivals -- that coincides with ...

The pagan winter solstice is an exaltation of the human spirit’s rebirth and revitalization, from “the dark nights of the soul” (“la noche oscura del alma”, with apologies to St. John of ...

WINTER PARK — TV celebrity chef Mario Pagán will soon start serving what he calls “my way of thinking about Latin food” at a new restaurant named Chayote in Winter Park Village.

When is the Winter Solstice? In 2018, the solstice will take place on Friday, December 21. However, the date of the winter solstice is different every year, falling between December 20th and 23rd. ‌ ...

Winter solstice 2021 will be on December 21. Find out why the Northern Hemisphere has its shortest day at this time and how people have celebrated for thousands of years.

The summer solstice will occur on Friday, June 20, and it will be both the longest day and shortest night of 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Winter solstice 2021 will be on December 21. Find out why the Northern Hemisphere has its shortest day at this time and how people have celebrated for thousands of years.