In medieval Scandinavia, Yule (jól) was a Norse pagan feast, which seems to have been originally held in January. Yule is claimed to have been merged with Christmas during the Christianisation of the …

In many languages of northern Europe, Yule is now the word for Christmas, but certain parts of the Yule tradition in modern Christmas may have originated in the pre-Christian solstice festival.

Nov 13, 2025 · Yule celebrates the winter solstice—the shortest day and longest night of the year. It’s an ancient festival marking the rebirth of the Sun and the return of longer days, symbolizing hope, light, …

Nov 29, 2025 · A complete guide to the 12 Days of Yule: meanings, folklore, history, and eclectic Pagan rituals for each day of the midwinter season.

Key Takeaway: Yule is an ancient winter solstice festival from Germanic and Norse cultures, marking the longest night and celebrating the sun’s return through feasting, offerings, and community gathering.

4 days ago · Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan mid-winter festival, dating back to pre-Christian Germanic people.

Dec 2, 2025 · Yule is one of the oldest winter festivals in the world — a celebration rooted in firelight, folklore, and the quiet promise of returning sunlight. For many modern witches, homesteaders, and …

Dec 18, 2024 · Yule, or Yuletide, falls around the Winter Solstice starting on Dec. 21 all the way to Jan. 1, and lasts for 12 days. This holiday is celebrated by practitioners of witchcraft, Pagans, and …

Dec 20, 2025 · Discover how to celebrate Yule, the Pagan Winter Solstice. Complete guide with rituals, correspondences, traditions, and 12 ways to honor the longest night and returning sun.

Dec 16, 2025 · Yule was a midwinter season, not a calendar date. Its origins predate the Vikings, its observance varied by region, and fixed dates only appear after it was absorbed into Christmas.