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 some new religious movements (such as Modern Germanic paganism) celebrate Yule independently of the Christian festival.

Yule, festival observed historically by Germanic peoples and in modern times primarily by Neo-Pagans, coinciding with the winter solstice (December 21–22 in the Northern Hemisphere; June 20–21 in the Southern Hemisphere).

Dec 10, 2020 · Yule is the time to celebrate the rebirth of the light after the very darkest part of the year. 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 goddess, becomes the child of light.

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 sacred Pagan and Wiccan holidays. Yule marks the rebirth of the Sun and the return of light after the longest night of the year.

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 on the solstice. Learn more about this centuries-old festival and its …

Nov 13, 2022 · Yule traditions came later; Yule is technically a twelve-day feast, beginning on the Winter Solstice, which centers around the worship of each tradition’s major deities. Yule was most commonly celebrated in Germanic countries throughout history, such as in Norway and Sweden.

Jun 25, 2019 · The winter solstice is traditionally a time for all kinds of festivities, feasting, and fun. Here's where you'll find all our Yule-related topics.

Yule is when the dark half of the year relinquishes to the light half. Starting the next morning at sunrise, the sun climbs just a little higher and stays a little longer in the sky each day. Known as Solstice Night, or the longest night of the year, the sun's "rebirth" was celebrated with much joy.

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 of Christianity throughout Europe, many pagan beliefs and …

Dec 6, 2024 · Yule, or Jól, has roots in ancient Norse and Germanic pagan traditions. Historically celebrated around the Winter Solstice (December 21st), Yule marked the year’s longest night and the rebirth of the sun. This festival was a time to honor nature, family, and the cycles of …