Yule, the returning of the light

Ancient traditions celebrated Yule long before the spread of Christianity and the Christmas traditions we associate with this time of year. But Yule is very different form Christmas in some ways. The celebration of Yule tends to be much more relaxed, focusing on the return of the sun, rebirth, and renewal. Yule is a celebration of life, connection to nature, and the changing of the seasons. We focus on giving thanks, letting go of the past, and looking forward to the year ahead.