https://padlet.com/noahhick02/k7ahjgy5n35ir7qa A presentation about the festival of Yule in Pagan tradition en-us 2020-12-08 22:00:36 UTC 2025-11-06 15:38:14 UTC hello@padlet.com noahhick02 https://padlet.com/noahhick02/k7ahjgy5n35ir7qa/wish/1000315779 The origins of the word Yule continue to be debated but many think it came from the Norse Jul which referred to Odin. Yule originated from the Norse who worshipped the Sun.]]> 2020-12-08 22:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/noahhick02/k7ahjgy5n35ir7qa/wish/1000315779 noahhick02 https://padlet.com/noahhick02/k7ahjgy5n35ir7qa/wish/1000320320 Yule or the Winter Solstice is a Pagan celebration of rebirth, life, and a celebration of the coming back of the Sun. It is celebrated beginning on the 21st of December and lasting for 12 days. It is a time to decorate, give to others, and to enjoy yourself.]]> 2020-12-08 22:37:06 UTC https://padlet.com/noahhick02/k7ahjgy5n35ir7qa/wish/1000320320 noahhick02 https://padlet.com/noahhick02/k7ahjgy5n35ir7qa/wish/1000360178 It is a very important Pagan symbol as it was known as the centerpiece of the Yule festival. The tree was adorned with decorations such as fruits, pinecones, and different symbols and objects to celebrate gods and goddesses. ]]> 2020-12-08 23:01:28 UTC https://padlet.com/noahhick02/k7ahjgy5n35ir7qa/wish/1000360178 noahhick02 https://padlet.com/noahhick02/k7ahjgy5n35ir7qa/wish/1000382404 Other decorations included wreaths which symbolized the wheel of the year, candles which symbolize eternal light, and mistletoe which believed to be magickal and symbolized sky, heaven, and earth.]]> 2020-12-08 23:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/noahhick02/k7ahjgy5n35ir7qa/wish/1000382404 noahhick02 https://padlet.com/noahhick02/k7ahjgy5n35ir7qa/wish/1000490932 Many celebrations of Yule include set large bonfires, dance around, and give gifts to one another. They would also hold large feasts where they would eat turkey and pork dishes.]]> 2020-12-09 00:21:17 UTC https://padlet.com/noahhick02/k7ahjgy5n35ir7qa/wish/1000490932 noahhick02 https://padlet.com/noahhick02/k7ahjgy5n35ir7qa/wish/1000519580 Christians took many ideas from Yule to create Christmas such as Christmas trees, wreaths, candles, mistletoe, and many other things. This is because Paganism had been existing for a long time as Christianity was starting to develop and grow.]]> 2020-12-09 00:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/noahhick02/k7ahjgy5n35ir7qa/wish/1000519580