Yule is a winter festival historically observed by the Germanic peoples that is claimed to have been merged with Christmas during the Christianisation of the Germanic peoples. [1]

Oct 23, 2025 · The 12 Days of Yule is one of the most popular ways to modern pagans, Wiccans, and witches enjoy celebrating Yule. It’s a thoughtful way to work with the turning of the Wheel …

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 …

Dec 20, 2024 · Yule is rooted in Norse and Germanic pagan traditions and has influenced many modern customs associated with Christmas. Below is a general timeline and some ideas for …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Jun 25, 2019 · For people of nearly any religious background, the time of the winter solstice is a time when we gather with family and loved ones. For Pagans and Wiccans, it's often …