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Yule is considered to be one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world. And although today, Yule is most commonly used synonymously with Christmas. It is actually a celebration of the winter solstice that occurs midwinter starting on December 21st and lasting 12 days until it ends on the New Year. The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and so as that day passes, Yule is thought to be a celebration of the re-emergence of the sun and its ability to renew the land.
Sources used:
https://www.almanac.com/content/what-yule-log-christmas-traditions
https://www.sunset.com/lifestyle/wellness/winter-solstice-rituals-nature#canyon-coffee-set
https://thegreenparent.co.uk/articles/read/ten-ways-to-celebrate-yule
https://www.learnreligions.com/easy-yule-decorations-2562950
https://www.learnreligions.com/yule-goddess-ritual-for-solitaries-2562986
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