The Tradition of the Yule Log

What Is A Yule Log? 

Customs and History of the Yule Log in Europe and America

The Yule Log

There is a custom that on Christmas Eve an enormous log of freshly cut wood called the Yule log would be fetched and carried to the house with great ceremony.

The Yule Log

While most people have heard of the Yule Log, few people realize that its tradition can be traced back to the days of the pagan Norsemen, or Vikings.

Yule log - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A Yule log is a large log which is burned in the hearth as a part of traditional Yule or Christmas celebrations in some cultures.

The Yule Log

The Yule log symbolizes the light returning to conquer the darkness. According to tradition, the log must either have been harvested from the householder's land, or given as a gift.

The Yule Log by Tomm Larson

Need an excuse for a Christmas party? How about a "traditional" excuse. If this year's party is already planned, add this old tradition to it. Burning a Yule log is probably the oldest Christmas tradition there is.

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Holidays (Yule Log)

The origins of the yule log.

Christmas, Yule and the Winter Solstice

Past and Present Festivals of Britain

Christmas Customs and Traditions -- The Yule Log

The custom of the Yule Log spread all over Europe and different kids of wood are used in different countries. In England, Oak is traditional; in Scotland, it is Birch; while in France, it is Cherry. Also, in France, the log is sprinkled with wine, before it is burnt, so that it smells nice when it is lit.

The Yule Log

The Yule log is an winter holiday tradition that was observed by many European cultures. This ritual fire was held on the longest night of the year.

Baking A Yule Log Cake 

Recipes and Dessert Variations

Classic Yule Log

"A festive holiday cake. Merry Christmas! You will need cinnamon red hard candies and snowmen candy for decorations." Original recipe yield: 10 servings

Chocolate Praline Yule Log Recipe

Step by step for rolled log cake complete with meringue mushrooms. Excellent follow-along pictures along with cooking instructions.

How to Make a Yule Log

Make a Yule Log This traditional dessert, also called a buche de Noël, is a chocolate cake rolled up with a filling and frosted to resemble a real holiday yule log. The steps are time-consuming but not really difficult. This recipe makes one log, which should feed up to 15 people.

Bake a Yule Log Cake!

Get recipes and great tips for baking your own holiday Yule Log Cake, plus tips for how to do all the fancy frosting to make it look like a real log!

Buche de Noel

Buche de Noel / Yule Log, RECIPE - Yields: 2 Yule Log cakes, Components: 1- Sponge Roll recipe, 1- Pastry Cream recipe and 1- Chocolate whipped cream recipe

Snowy Yule Log Recipe on The Worldwide Gourmet

A traditional recipe as served at the Sucrerie de la Montagne in Rigaud. The yule log is the traditional dessert in Quebec for Christmas evening. Though it takes some time and patience to make, it can be prepared a day ahead and kept cold until serving time.

Chocolate Yule Log

A recipe for Chocolate Yule/Christmas log, cover sponge with chocolate cream then place a sprig of holly (real or fake) on one end.

Making a Yule Log Cake with Pastry Chef Jean Francois Houdre

Making a Yule Log Cake with Pastry Chef Jean Francois Houdre, part of the Winter Holidays celebration at Fabulous Foods, the net's favorite cooking community, covering Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa and Yule with recipes, crafts and much more.

No-Bake Chocolate Yule Log with Chocolate Mushrooms

"Assemble an impressive yule log with chocolate wafers, marmalade and whipped cream, garnished with chocolate 'mushrooms' of kisses topped with nonpareils." Original recipe yield: 10 servings

The Vegetarian Society - chocolate, brandy and hazelnut yule log

If the thought of rolling a roulade is too complicated for you, leave the sponge to cool, trim the edges then cut into three pieces. Divide the brandy cream and cherries into four and layer up the sponge with cream and cherries in between. Top with cream and use the last portion to pipe rosettes around the edge. Decorate with cherry halves and grated chocolate. Serves 6-8

Chocolate Yule Log Cake - vegan recipe

Chocolate Yule Log Cake (for people who can't do swiss roll!!

Non-Dairy Yule Log Cake

A non-diary yule cake recipe from vegsource.com

Where's the fat Yule Log

A fat-free recipe for baking a yule log cake

Download Yule Log Videos & Screensavers 

all the visuals with none of the mess

Portable Yule Log!

Download a Portable Yule Log for you iPod from CW11 New York/WPIX-TV

WM Bonus Pack for Windows XP - Visualizations

includes the Yule Log Visualization, which lets you enjoy the pops and flares of a traditional Yule log on the fire, synchronized to your music.

Winter Wonders - Yule Log Screensaver

Cozy up to our exclusive animated Yule Log screensaver which includes video footage and sounds from a real crackling fireplace. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights and sounds of your own roaring fire.

Yule Log Mania! 

YuleLog Ornament Collection Data Base and Price Guide for Hallmark Christmas Orrnament Collectors

Software to Catalog your Hallmark ornament collection. Up to date price guides, pictures, descriptions. PLUS, the Best Collectors Buy/Sell/Trade Boards on the Net, Hallmark Christmas Ornaments, Hallmark Series Ornaments

Yule Log Resort

The Yule Log Resort is the only resort in the Christmas-AuTrain area located on the shoreline of Lake Superior.

Yule Log Cabin Quilt

this quilt has a sophisticated country look, but you can use any color combination you desire.

New York Daily News - Forever ember: 'Yule Log' story

Generations have sat raptly in front of the television on Christmas Day, mesmerized by a holiday classic: "The Yule Log." Now, for the first time in the storied log's 40-year history, secrets of the burning timber will be revealed. WPIX/Ch. 11 presents "The WPIX Yule Log: A Log's Life," Dec. 23 at 7 p.m.