The burning of a Yule log is a long-standing tradition which provides heat in cold winters and holiday symbolism for many cultures.

Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, which has been celebrated for thousands of years all over the world. Have you ever wondered how modern witches like to celebrate? High Priest Kalu ...

Orin Hart, a High Priestex of the Wiccan coven Circle of the Stag, holds a ceremonial dagger used during rituals. At their home in Wichita, Orin Hart is preparing for Circle of the Stag’s annual Yule ...

As you hang your lights and put up your tree, there may be something missing from your Christmas decor: A cozy, crackling fireplace. More and more homes are getting rid of theirs (especially in the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS – Wednesday, Dec. 21, is known as ...

Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different — a pagan mid-winter festival, dating back to pre-Christian Germanic people.

To most modern Britons the words ‘Yule Log’ probably bring to mind that masterstroke of marketing that has enabled ...

This article originally ran on Dec. 25, 2008. From a TV perspective, Christmas Eve 1966 looked grim. The regular Saturday night college basketball broadcast was suspended due to the holiday, and while ...

Sign up for the daily CJR newsletter. During Christmas week, most schools are out of session, so students won’t be doing any “caroling.” Oh, maybe they’ll be ...

The patriotic satirists at The Daily Show gave viewers a treat this season — a political spin on the time-honored tradition ...

The winter solstice holiday marks the shortest day of the year and celebrates the returning sun. At their home in Wichita, Orin Hart is preparing for Circle of the Stag’s annual Yule ritual. Hart is a ...