yule

Meanings

• Noun

  A pagan winter festival celebrated in Scandinavian countries and among Germanic peoples, starting on the winter solstice and lasting 12 nights.

  - "Yule is a traditional Scandinavian festival that marks the beginning of winter."
  - "The Yule log is burned during the festive season to bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits."

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Variants

List of all variants of yule that leads to same result
yule , yules , Yule log , Yule logs

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Etymology

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Old Norse jóul, from jóulblót, the sacrifice to the god Odin.

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Trivia

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1. The Yule log is traditionally chosen from an oak tree, as oak trees were believed to be sacred in Norse mythology.

2. The burning of the Yule log is said to represent the sun, and the ashes are believed to bring good fortune in the coming year.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jól: The Icelandic term for Yule.

2. Jul: The Swedish term for Yule.

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Culture

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Yule is deeply rooted in Norse and Germanic mythology, with traditions such as feasting, gift-giving, and the lighting of a Yule log. The festival is also associated with the return of the sun and the renewal of life.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'Yule' starts with the letter 'Y' and is associated with the winter solstice and Norse mythology.

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