How do you make a yule log?
The tradition of the Yule log began in Norway, where a giant log was hoisted onto the hearth to celebrate the return of the sun each year. Hold a simple ritual by having each family member write down wishes, place them in the log, and then burn it in your fireplace.
What is a traditional Yule log?
The Yule log, Yule clog, or Christmas block is a specially selected log burnt on a hearth as a Christmas tradition in regions of Europe, particularly the United Kingdom, and subsequently the Americas. The Christmas practice calls for burning a portion of the log each evening until Twelfth Night (January 6).
What’s a yule log made of?
A Chocolate Yule Log or ‘bûche de Noël’ is now a popular Christmas dessert or pudding. It’s traditionally eaten in France and Belgium, where they are known as ‘Kerststronk’ in Flemish. They are made of a chocolate sponge roll layered with cream.