Yule is a holiday that was celebrated by the ancient Germans, Vikings, and other Northern Europeans. It marked the winter solstice and the beginning of the new year in the pre-Christian calendar. Yule was a time of great importance and significance in Norse paganism and Asatru, the modern revival of the old Norse religion.

In Norse mythology, Yule is associated with the myth of the rebirth of the sun. According to the myth, the sun was born at the winter solstice and began its journey across the sky, bringing light and warmth to the world. Yule was a time of hope and renewal, as people believed that the sun’s return would bring an end to the long, dark winter and the beginning of a new year.

During Yule, the Vikings and other Norse pagans would celebrate with feasts, sacrifices, and gift-giving. They would exchange gifts and make offerings to the gods and goddesses, hoping to gain their favor and blessings for the coming year. Yule was also a time of great feasting and merriment, as people gathered with friends and family to celebrate the end of the old year and the beginning of the new.

In Asatru, Yule is still celebrated as a cultural holiday and a time to honor the gods and goddesses. Many modern Asatruar (followers of Asatru) celebrate Yule with traditional Viking customs and rituals, such as lighting a Yule log, decorating with evergreen boughs and holly, and singing traditional Yule songs. Some Asatruar also make offerings to the gods and goddesses and exchange gifts with friends and family.

Yule is a time of celebration and renewal, and it is an important part of the Norse pagan and Asatru traditions. It is a time to honor the gods and goddesses, to gather with loved ones, and to celebrate the end of the old year and the beginning of the new.