For centuries, celebrants observed Yule, a festival commemorating the winter solstice. Historians believe the ancient Norse ...

When you think of a yule log, you probably picture a roaring, wood-burning fire casting a warm light on an ornament-adorned Christmas tree. Or perhaps you have a sweet tooth and the first thing that ...

William & Mary’s most lasting holiday tradition — the Yule Log ceremony — dates back 90 years ago when the university’s president began his annual Christmas party for students and faculty. In the ...

The tradition of the Yule Log spans millennia and actually precedes Christianity, according to information from the Christmas Lore website, www.christmaslore.com. Peasants used to burn a Yule Log on ...

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This season, think beyond holiday movie marathons and reintroduce Christmas traditions from years gone by that are bound to ...

NEW YORK (PIX11) — It’s a classic Christmas tradition that can’t be missed. PIX11 News will air its beloved 1970 WPIX Yule Log footage on Christmas from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Plus: The original WPIX Yule ...

Yule is also a time for gathering with loved ones and sharing a festive meal. Traditional foods include roasted meats, root vegetables, wassail (mulled wine or spiced cider), Yule log cakes, ...

The Bûche de Noël, or Yule log cake, is a traditional French dessert served during Christmas that dates back to the 19th century. The cake is meant to resemble the large yule log that families would ...