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Yule

Yule — Winter Solstice. Celebrated around Dec 20 – 23 (Winter Solstice).

Date
Dec 20 – 23 (Winter Solstice)
Theme
Rebirth of the Sun
Meaning
Winter Solstice
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Yule marks the Winter Solstice — the longest night, after which the light returns. It celebrates rebirth, hope, and the promise of warmth to come.

What is Yule?

Yule marks the Winter Solstice — the longest night, after which the light returns. It celebrates rebirth, hope, and the promise of warmth to come.

How to celebrate Yule

Light candles, decorate evergreens, set intentions for the returning light, and feast with loved ones.

When is Yule?+
Yule is celebrated around Dec 20 – 23 (Winter Solstice) in the Northern Hemisphere.
What does Yule celebrate?+
Yule celebrates rebirth of the sun. Yule marks the Winter Solstice — the longest night, after which the light returns. It celebrates rebirth, hope, and the promise of warmth to come.
What is the Wheel of the Year?+
The Wheel of the Year is the cycle of eight pagan festivals (sabbats) marking the solstices, equinoxes, and the points between them.
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