#yulelog

[daystilchristmas]

There's 175 Days Til Christmas!

[whencyclopedia]

A Gallery of Norse Gods & Yule Traditions

The Norse tradition of celebrating Yule (Yuletide=Yule Time) influenced many of the later traditions now associated with Christmas. "Yuletide" appears in Christmas carols, is often used interchangeably with "Christmas", and many still celebrate the holiday with a yule log. The Christmas tree also owes something to Norse traditions as it represented Yggdrasil, the World Tree.

Yule was a New Year's festival celebrating the end of the darkness of winter and the return of the sun. It was also a time to reflect upon the past, future, what one had done during the year that was now ending, and what one resolved to do better in the days ahead. The evergreen tree symbolized the World Tree, and so the life force, and the hope of renewal and rebirth, as did the bonfire which came to be known as the Yule fire and then Yule log. A part of the Yule log was always saved to start next year's fire, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life and continuity.

Odin, the king of the gods, was known as the All-Father or "Father of All" and was thought to ride through the sky during Yuletide on his eight-legged horse, Sleipnir, distributing gifts to the deserving. Odin, with his flowing beard, influenced the development of the modern image of Santa Claus. One of the best-known works related to the Christmas season, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (published on 19 December 1843), also owes much to Norse tradition as it was believed ghosts were especially active during Yuletide and might bring harm – or messages from the afterlife that could improve one's character.

A famous example of this is the medieval belief in the wild hunt, a parade of spirits, sometimes led by Odin, which reminded those who witnessed it of the brevity of life and what awaited them after death, giving the person the opportunity to change their ways, live a better life, and avoid becoming an unwilling participant in the hunt. The traditional British Christmas meal featuring roast beef developed from the roast boar of Yule (now largely replaced by turkey), although Christmas cake and Christmas pudding are thoroughly English.

As Christianity became more widespread throughout Scandinavia, the old traditions became fused with the new religion, influencing many of the other traditions long associated with Christmas today, including gift-giving and celebration through song.

The following gallery presents various images of the Norse deities and the traditions, which were practiced long ago by their adherents and, in some cases, continue to be today.

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[paintmyworldrainbow]

Yule, my new Winter Solstice repeat print for Hot Mango Undies 🦉

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[pixelfireplace]

Log. Match. Lavender.

[aquawizard]

We did it! YULE LOG VIDEO!!!

Speaking of logs, here is a behind-the-scenes log of all the restrictions we've had on this project so far. Jeez, thanks SCROOGE MCCAPITALISM.

Spotify delisted the podcast because it's too much music, not enough podcast, and they basically told us to "get a real job" and post music to the actual music platform like a big grownup adult (via a music partner). -- This actually does make sense since the content does indeed break that talk/music ratio rule. We might work on publishing a legit music-format version soon, and there is a way to create hosted playlists - maybe a project for when we have time.

YouTube marked 4 songs as "copyrighted," but it did not affect our video. It's a pretty funny list since I'm pretty sure (though I have done zero research) that some of them are basically public domain. Oh well, it could have been worse I suppose!

Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht - Video uses this song's melody The Christmas Song - Video uses this song's melody O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) - Video uses this song's melody Minuit chretien - Video uses this song's melody

Courtesy of YouTube

It's also funny because we have like a whole submarine-load of "copyrighted" works in this, especially in the guitar practice section, but we are a-ok with just having them allow the music and us continuing to not make any ad revenue. I guess. lol.

Seriously though, happy holidays! Take care and keep hydrated!

[crudlight]

cozy yule log collab with @joey-vol2 for the holidays

[hetaprincessgurl]

My first attempt at a Christmas chocolate Yule log with orange buttercream. Not perfect but still delicious #yulelog #christmasbaking https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmmm0wdK6yF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[iamghostwriter]

What you got on my homemade yulelog? #yulelog #thisishowitshouldbedone #igcomicfam #igcomics #igcomicfamily #igcomiccartel #igcomicscommunity #igcomiccollector #chritsmas #igcomicbookfamily #panelalchemist #readmorecomics #readmore #supportindiecomics #supportindiecreators #supportlocalartists #supportindieauthors #createimproverepeat https://www.instagram.com/p/CmkUJblvLmX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[rissakay24]

Yule Log #yule #yulelog #happycolor #coloring #coloringapp #colorbynumber https://www.instagram.com/p/CmkFiJBJLyf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[clickyourradio]

Georgina White is an eclectic British Austrian artist and multi-instrumentalist who burst onto the music scene in November 2021 with her original, sensual, soul/blues song Misfits. Georgina is known for her powerful vocals and huge range, captivating the audience with musical theatricality and wit. The single is a co-write with Steve Simmonds. Steve has worked in theatre consistently over the last 20 years, in shows from the West End to No1 tours, domestic and international. Steve Simmonds wrote It’s Christmas Time Tonight in early September this year. Steve wrote it with Georgina’s Dad in mind - he has dementia. It is about forgetting (no pun intended) all your troubles for one night, with the magic of Christmas.

[tvrundownusa]

tvrundown USA 2024.12.14

Saturday, December 14th:

(streaming shows): "Ranma 1/2" (netflix), When the Phone Rings (netflix), The Great Indian Kapil Show (netflix, season 2 finale), Yule Log (netflix, available, 3 different themed videos, 60mins each: Squid Game, Bridgerton, Spellbound)

(original made-for-TV movies): "A Holiday Hideout" (UPtv, earlier, 2hrs), "Get Him Back for Christmas" (GAFam, 2hrs), "The Santa Class" (HALL, 2hrs), "The Holiday Junkie" (LIFE, 2hrs+), "Mistletoe & Matrimony" (OWN, later, 2hrs)

(other highlights): "Nothing but Trailers" (AXS, holiday special, midday), "Luminare Christmas! Live" (AXS, holiday special, midday), 2024 Hollywood Christmas Parade (theCW, 92nd annual, 2hrs), Dinner and a Movie (TBS, "Die Hard" from 1988), WWE Saturday Night's Main Event (NBC, special, 2hrs), Saturday Night Live (NBC, "Chris Rock | Gracie Abrams")

(latenight "Toonami" [adultswim]): Invincible Fight Girl (#1.08), Mashle: Magic and Muscles (#1.06), Blue Exorcist (#1.07), One Piece (#17.070), Dragon Ball Z Kai (#1.37), Dragon Ball Z Kai (#1.38), Rick and Morty: The Anime (reair #1.07 dubbed), The Venture Bros. (#2.05 reair). [episode titles at ToonamiNews on the blue]

[daystilchristmas]

There's 82 Days Til Christmas!

[lethaldosepod]

The burning of a yule log is meant to bring light and warmth to your hearth on the longest, darkest night of the year... and keep ghosts away.

Make sure to keep the fire alive when you join us for another LIVE recording on December 21 at 8PM MST. We'll be talking ghost stories and poisons, and you won't want to miss it!

This event is exclusive to our $5 patrons, but you can join for a 14 day free trial and see what you're missing out on NOW!

[surfjewels]

Mint Chocolate Log. Recipe @janespatisserie #chocolatelog #chocolate #yulelog #christmas #yum #baking #christmasbaking #mintchocolate #bake #baking #mintchocolatelog #mintyulelog https://www.instagram.com/p/CmsDZzkqkNP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[benstigator]

Wishing you and yours a Merry Solstice. Thank you for another great year, it makes my heart light. Stay warm and enjoy good treats! #gratitude #happyholidays #octopusart #yulelog #benstigator #happycupstudio https://www.instagram.com/p/CmnQ0zWOu5K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[aquawizard]

Well, video upload is delayed, but to keep us satiated, the provider provideth in the form of audio. Spotify · Apple Podcasts