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Yule

Every year on December 21, we greet the longest night with firelight and turn our faces toward the returning sun. Yule is an ancient midwinter festival, older than Christmas by centuries, born among the Germanic and Norse peoples. It is a time for rest, reflection, and quiet hope.

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Ancient Germanic and Norse midwinter festival, celebrated for centuries before Christmas
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3 ways to celebrate

AT HOME

Keep a Solstice Vigil at Home

At dusk on December 21, dim the lights and gather around candles or a fireplace. Share one thing you are grateful for and one hope for the returning light.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Walk Out to Meet the Dark

Take a slow winter walk at sunset with a friend or neighbor, and notice how the light lingers. Ending the longest day outdoors makes the turning of the season something you feel, not just mark.

AT WORK OR SCHOOL

Share the Story at School or Work

Offer a short talk or a one-page handout on the winter solstice and Yule's ancient roots. Many colleagues have never learned why December feels like a turning point.

Plan ahead

Yule is observed on December 21 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Mon, Dec 21this year
2027Tue, Dec 21
2028Thu, Dec 21
2029Fri, Dec 21
2030Sat, Dec 21
2031Sun, Dec 21
2032Tue, Dec 21
2033Wed, Dec 21
2034Thu, Dec 21
2035Fri, Dec 21
2036Sun, Dec 21

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Fast facts

Yuletide traditionally runs for twelve nights, from the solstice through the return of the lengthening days.
Light a candle on the longest night, share a simple meal, and reflect on the year behind you.

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