Host a Yule celebration Feasting has always been a winter solstice tradition, with people gathering together to celebrate life in the darkness, connect with others, and feel safe.

Like many other religious holidays, Yule is a celebration of light. As a sociologist who has been studying contemporary Pagans for more than 30 years, I know that Yule is also a time of reflection.

Nerdist takes a closer look at Yule - its origins, meaning, how some people celebrate it today, and the ways that it intersects with Christmas.

Yule, the time-honored celebration of the winter solstice, holds a special place in the hearts of many. It’s not just a day on the calendar, but a period filled with warmth, reflection, and of ...

The winter solstice officially occurs at 11:47 a.m. on Monday, but why not celebrate it today? Build a fire in the fireplace or someplace outdoors. In the great Nordic yule tradition, sing a song ...

While Christmas is a Christian celebration, many of the traditions associated with it are thought to have origins in Viking culture, according to UHI's Centre for Nordic Studies. Scandinavians ...

Like many other religious holidays, Yule is a celebration of light. As a sociologist who has been studying contemporary Pagans for more than 30 years, I know that Yule is also a time of reflection.

Yule will be celebrated by Wiccans and many other Pagans in the Northern Hemisphere on Dec. 21, the day of the winter solstice. For Pagans, the shortest day of the year marks the end of the descent ...