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Yule [yool or yew-el] is celebrated around December 21st. It is the longest night of the year. Yule trees (evergreens) are brought into the home and decorated, as they are sturdy representations of life during the darkest part of the year. Traditionally, it was decked out in natural ornamentation such as cinnamon sticks, rosebuds, and berries. Also on the tree were candles, representation of the sun, soon to be reborn. A Yule log is burned throughout Yule night, providing light on the darkest night, and symbolising the hope that the sun will soon return. The Yule log is also a symbol of the Yule bonfires, which were believed to give energy back to the sun. Save a small portion of the Yule log with which to help light next year's log.

Yule is the time when the Crone aspect of the Goddess is reborn as the Maiden. Rituals celebrating this, and honouring lessons learned during the year are good at this time.

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::aka::
Winter Solstice
Yule
Jul
Saturnalia
Yuletide
Alban Arthan (Caledonii)

::goddesses::
Great Mother
Bona Dea
Isis
Lucina

::energies::
regeneration
renewal

::colours::
green
white
red
silver
gold
yellow
orange

::stones::
bloodstone
garnet
emerald
diamond
ruby

::plants and herbs::
mistletoe
pine
holly
poinsettia
bay
evergreen
myrrh
ginger
valerian
bayberry
cedar
laurel

::objects::
festive lights
holly
mistletoe
Yule log (usually of oak or pine. never Elder.)
Yule tree
evergreen wreaths
spindles

::incense::
juniper
pine
cedar
sandlewood

::activities/rituals::
personal renewal rituals
gift-giving
singing
feasting
sabbat-themed decorating
kissing beneath mistletoe
carolling