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the Yule log
It was at one time. The burning of the Yule log has been associated with having its origins in ancient Germanic paganism.
The Yule log was the center of attention to begin withand it was lighted on the eve of the solstice (it should light on the first try) and must be kept burning for twelve hours, for good luck. The Yule log should be made of Ash wood. Later, the Yule log was replaced by the Yule tree but, instead of burning it, burning candles were placed on it.
A Yule clog is an archaic term for a Yule log, a log traditionally burned on Christmas Eve.
A Yule block is an archaic term for a Yule log, a log traditionally burned on Christmas Eve.
It is also known as the "Yule" log. A Yule Log.
No, a Yule log was a part of the tree used at Beltane (May day) and was on occation part of a rite of passage for boys. The boys were given the task of keeping the Yule fires burning all night on the winter solstice. Once this was successfully completed the boy was accepted and treated as a man of the community.
The yule log tradition is to burn a Yule log. This tradition began in Europe when celebrating the winter solstice. They lit large bonfires.
The origin of yule log is from Germans
The traditional yule log cake that we know of today originated in France. You can find a recipe for yule log cake on websites such as Allrecipes and Taste of Home.
The Yule Log - 1914 is rated/received certificates of: UK:U
pagans believe it to be the begining of the new year with a yule log and mistletoe. The sun god is simbolically reborn.