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Yule—also known as the winter solstice—is celebrated when nighttime has reached its maximum length, and there is a promise of brighter days to come as candles are lit and feasts are enjoyed. This guide tells you how to perform rituals and work magic with the energy of rebirth and renewal that comes with the return of the light.

The Yule Lads: Mischievous Merrymakers of Icelandic Folklore In the frozen embrace of Icelandic winter, when nights stretch long and darkness reigns, emerges a unique breed of holiday creatures far removed from the jolly, red-suited figure most readily associate with Christmas. These are the Yule Lads, thirteen rambunctious tricksters who descend from the mountains, one by one, during the thirteen nights leading up to Christmas Eve. Far from sinister, the Yule Lads are more akin to mischievous pranksters, each with their own peculiar personality and penchant for playful mayhem. Their arrival ...