Dec 21, 2019 · If your family enjoys ritual, you can welcome back the sun at Yule with this simple winter ceremony. The first thing you'll need is a Yule Log. If you make it a week or two in advance, you can enjoy it as a centerpiece prior to burning it in the ceremony.

Dec 2, 2021 · It’s almost time again for a beloved Colonial Williamsburg holiday tradition: the Yule Log Ceremony. The first Yule Log Ceremony was held at Colonial Williamsburg in December 1940, although it had been preceded for some years by one at William & Mary.

The Yule log is a specially selected log burnt on a hearth as a winter tradition in regions of Europe, and subsequently North America. Today, this tradition is celebrated by Christians and modern pagans on or around Christmas / Yule.

Sep 6, 2024 · If your family enjoys ritual, you can welcome back the sun at Yule with this simple winter ceremony. The first thing you'll need is a Yule log . If you make it a week or two in advance, you can enjoy it as a centerpiece prior to burning it in the ceremony.

The Yule log ceremony is one of the most cherished rituals, representing the Sun’s strength and renewal. Traditionally, a log of oak or ash is chosen, decorated, and burned on the Winter Solstice night.

Nov 24, 2021 · The Yule log gets its name from the Scandinavian tradition, but the ritual burning of a special log during winter solstice took place as far west as Ireland, as far south as Greece, and as far north as Siberia.

Oct 14, 2019 · One very popular tradition — and one that children can do easily — is to make a Yule log for a family-sized celebration. A holiday celebration that began in Norway, on the night of the winter solstice it was common to hoist a giant log onto the hearth to …

Celebrated by Christians worldwide, the Yule Log was more than a festive practice—it was a reflection of the Light overcoming darkness in the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, the Yule Log tradition is often adapted in the form of a cake, the Buche de Noel.

Jan 29, 2018 · Witches celebrate the Sabbat of Yule at the Winter Solstice, when the Sun enters the zodiac sign of Capricorn. Typically, this occurs around December 20-23 in the northern hemisphere, and...

The Traditional Yule Log Ceremony. Traditionally, on Christmas Eve, a massive log of wood, often oak, would be fetched and brought into the house with great ceremony. The master of the house would place the log onto the fire while saying a blessing. Often, the log was lit using a piece of the previous year’s log, saved for just this purpose.