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YULE GOAT: History, Traditions, and How to Make Your Own
The Yule Goat is an iconic symbol woven in Scandinavian traditions and history. Crafting your own DIY Yule Goat ignites an almost child-like imagination during the Christmas and Yuletide seasons. A Yule Goat is also known as a Yule Buck, and this decoration or ornament carries meaning beyond its simple straw form. Let’s dive into the origins and history of the Yule Goat, and then I’ll show you how to make your own.
The Yule Log Tradition
The burning of the Yule Log originates from before medieval times For centuries, celebrants observed Yule, a festival commemorating the winter solstice The 10th century Norwegian King Haakon Haraldsson made it law that Yule must be celebrated at Christmas When burning yule logs, most families used a tree and first placed the wider end of the trunk into the hearth. During the 12 days of Christmas, families moved the tree further into the fire The first recorded burning of a 'Christmas Log' was in poetry in 1648 A Chocolate Yule Log or 'Bûche de Noël' is a popular Christmas dessert. It's traditionally eaten in France and Belgium, where it’s known as 'Kerststronk' in Flemish. In Cornwall, the log is called 'The Mock' and is burnt as part of the Montol Festival
🌲 CHRISTMAS ANIMALS 🌲 In Scandinavia, the Yule goat delivers presents and houses are adorned with straw Yule goat ornaments. This tradition is thought to have its origins with the god Thor, whose chariot was pulled by two goats, Tanngrisnir (Gap-Tooth) and Tanngnjóstr (Tooth-Grinder).
Viking Yule: How the Vikings Celebrate their Christmas
Viking Yule: How the Vikings Celebrate their Christmas We might know that the Vikings had festivals resembling Halloween. It is the Alfablot and the Disablot. The Vikings also celebrated a festival known as Yule. The Viking Yule celebration was similar to the modern Christmas.