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Yule

A durable Solstice festival "Jol" (also known as "Jule" and pronounced "Yule")

It is more than a pastry and most likely one of the oldest traditions there is.

The French introduced the Yule Log as something to eat when the fire places became smaller, they decided to bring yule to the table.

The burning begins on Christmas eve and will last at least twelve hours and sometimes as long as twelve days. Most dates stated begin December twenty-forth and not ending until January sixth, that ends the Christmas season. While the Yule Log burns there is no work, and this is the time that is all about eating, drinking and being merry!

Traditionally yule is during the winter solace, representing a huge fire to warm the coldest, and to light the darkest part of the season. With this type of celebration, yule would last for weeks.

The bigger the Yule Log, the better because it meant for a longer festive time but also, it would mean more light and heat for a longer period.

The burning of the Yule Log is often accompannied with singing, dancing, eating, drinking, praying, asking for blessings, exchanging of gifts and projecting a harmonious and festive atmosphere.

Sometimes the very huge log would be drug into a large hall or hearth and decorated with pine and holly and sprinkled with wine and cedar before lighting. Smaller versions are used today and are still adorn with evergreen, flowers, and ribbon, usually sitting as a decoration near the fireplace until the log is added to the fire.

Be sure to save a fragment of the burnt log to light next year's yule.

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