For centuries, Yule was the go-to winter festival for the Vikings, Germanic tribes, and peoples in pre-Christian Europe. Nowadays, is largely celebrated by Wiccans and other neo-pagan practitioners .

Winter Solstice 2015: Facts About Pagan Yule Holidays, Wicca Traditions, Ties To Christmas. By Ismat Sarah Mangla Published 12/16/15 AT 6:04 AM EST.

Wednesday, Dec. 21, is known as the winter solstice. The winter solstice is the “shortest day” of the year because it is the day with the least amount of daylight.

Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, which has been celebrated for thousands of years all over the world. Have you ever wondered how modern witches like to celebrate?

The pagan holiday known as Yule falls on Dec. 21, the day of the winter solstice. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES. NEWSLETTER SIGNUP. My account; Log Out; Jun 18, 8:08 AM EDT. World; U.S.

Like everybody else, witch and pagan holiday celebrations have been upended by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. ... A Yule log for the winter solstice. Photo courtesy of Jason Mankey.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — Yule is celebrated on the first day of winter, known as Winter Solstice, which is the longest night of the year. This year, it falls on Dec. 21. Yule is an ancient Pagan ...

While the Yule log may appear to be a Christmas tradition in its own right, this rich dessert has a much deeper history dating back to the prehistoric Pagan community. The winter solstice may have ...

Saturday is winter solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. In many Pagan religions, the day is marked by Yule, a holiday that's a time of both reflection and celebration.

Learn about the pagan holiday Yule, which takes place on the winter solstice, and how to celebrate it today. How to Celebrate Yule on the Winter Solstice Skip to main content ...

In Southwestern Wisconsin, preparation is underway for Circle Sanctuary's 50th annual Yule festival. For the pagan members the church serves, it marks winter solstice, the longest night of the ...