Viking yule traditions

Did you know that many traditions associated with Christmas actually originated within the Viking culture? Well they did! Scandinavians marked Yule (“Jul”) or the winter solstice long before Christians were present within any of the Nordic territories. Celebrations of Yule included brewing beer, preparing food, visiting family and gift giving. Sound familiar?

For as long as I can remember, I have been OBSESSED with the medieval era. When I was a kid, my grandmother got me these books called "Horrible Histories," and I remember pouring over them again and again! Whenever I visit a museum or art gallery, the medieval section was the first place I was

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This wassail recipe has been passed down in my family for a long time. It was adapted for the slow cooker some time in the 1980s and has been an easy alcoholic drink for Christmas or Yule ever since.

Yule is one of the oldest pagan winter solstice holidays. It has been celebrated for thousands of years by various cultures, with a wide variety of rituals and traditions. This blog post will provide an

🌲 CHRISTMAS ANIMALS 🌲 In Scandinavia, the Yule goat delivers presents and houses are adorned with straw Yule goat ornaments. This tradition is thought to have its origins with the god Thor, whose chariot was pulled by two goats, Tanngrisnir (Gap-Tooth) and Tanngnjóstr (Tooth-Grinder).

Winter solstice parties are great for gathering everyone for a December party. We'll cover what do you serve at a winter solstice party, tips for hosting a winter solstice party, and more! Definitely add this to your winter parties ideas!

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The Yule log is a beautiful, unique, and spiritual Winter decoration. In this article, I'll show you how to make your own.