12/17/2025
Merry Meet Friends and welcome to Wicca Wednesday.
As the Wheel of the Year turns toward the Winter Solstice, celebrated on December 21st; we welcome Yule—a time of rebirth, reflection, and the return of the light. One of the most beloved traditions of this sabbat is the Yule Log, a powerful symbol of warmth, protection, and hope during the darkest nights of the year.
The Yule Log traces back to ancient Norse and Germanic traditions, where a large log was burned over the solstice to honor the Sun and invite its return. The ashes were kept for protection, fertility, and blessings throughout the coming year. As time passed, the tradition evolved, blending into modern Pagan and Wiccan practices as a ritual of intention, gratitude, and renewal.
How to Make Your Own Yule Log
You can create a traditional burning log or a decorative altar log—both are equally meaningful.
You will need:
• A small log or thick branch (oak, birch, or pine are traditional)
• Candles (typically red, green, white, or gold)
• Evergreen sprigs, pinecones, cinnamon sticks, dried oranges, or holly
• Twine or ribbon
• Optional: crystals, sigils, herbs, or oils
Steps:
1. Cleanse the log using smoke, sound, or intention.
2. Carve symbols or words representing what you wish to release and what you want to call in for the new cycle.
3. Decorate with natural elements, tying them on with twine or ribbon.
4. Add candles (drilled holes or candle holders work well).
5. On the night of Yule, light the candles (or safely burn the log outdoors or in a hearth) and speak your intentions aloud.
6. Sit with the energy, offering gratitude for the lessons of the past year and welcoming the light ahead.
Whether burned in flame or honored on your altar, the Yule Log reminds us that even in the deepest darkness, light is never gone—it is simply waiting to be reborn. Blessed Be!
