Published 12/21/22 AT 6:20 AM EST Yule, the Pagan celebration of the Winter Solstice, has elements of both Paganism and Christianity. It is one of the oldest winter festivals in the world.

But it seems that the pagan influence on some Christmas traditions may have been overstated. Here is a look at seven Christmas traditions and their origins. 12 Days of Christmas a mosaic of the 3 magi ...

Yule traditions you can celebrate today Put up a Yule wreath Make a wreath of evergreens (like yew, holly, pine, mistletoe, and ivy) to represent everlasting life, protection, and prosperity.

Every year around this time, there’s an effort by some Christians to remind people that “Jesus is the reason for the season.” But Christmas, in fact, has several pagan predecessors, as The ...

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 ...

In Pagan traditions, Yule – which usually falls on the winter solstice on Dec. 21 – celebrates the return of the sun.

YULE LOG is a Christmas classic when it comes to festive desserts, but did you know the true origin of this indulgent chocolate treat lies within Pagan traditions?

‘Yule’: A Jolly Term Coined for a Pagan Festival When the celebration of Christ’s birth supplanted medieval winter festivities, some of the old words came along By Ben Zimmer Share ...

It's often claimed that many of today's Christmas traditions derive from the pre-Christian observances of pagan cults suppressed by Roman authorities. The story goes that, after Christianity ...

Some Christmas traditions mirror pre-Christian festivities, but some pagan influences may have been overstated. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.