Celebrated at the Winter Solstice, Yule marks the longest night of the ... The Yule Log is a tradition dating back to Europe’s early pagan cultures. Originally, a large log was chosen and ...

The roots of the Yule log can be found in ancient pagan traditions, especially in winter solstice celebrations. In many cultures, the winter solstice marked the rebirth of the sun and the ...

For this reason, pagan and druid communities ... Jul' was the name given to the old winter solstice festivals. This is where the word we know as 'Yule' comes from, and where the custom of the ...