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In the late 19th century, French pastry chefs reimagined the disappearing yule log as an elegant cake.
—Nicole Sours Larson, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
Winter solstice celebrations vary across cultural traditions and can include measuring daylight, sharing a winter feast, lighting a yule log, exchanging gifts and dancing, per the Farmer's Almanac.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
The holiday season often sees families gather around the TV set, whether to bask in the glow of a digital yule log or watch cheesy movies like Hot Frosty.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Enjoy breakfast with Santa at The Grill every weekend from November 30 to December 22, and savor Christmas specials like the yule log with orange cremeux ($16) and Dungeness crab cake ($26), all crafted to make the end of the year magical.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English yol, from Old English geōl; akin to Old Norse jōl, a pagan midwinter festival
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of yule was
before the 12th century
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“Yule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yule. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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