The Festival of Yule
CHRISTMAS also has its roots in another pagan festival.
The Festival of Yule was a Nordic tradition, where light was created in the cold, winter darkness.
A Yule log was chosen and brought into the great feasting hall during the December festivities and burned.
PAUL HARDING, DISCOVER HISTORY
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