What are the twelve days of Yule?

Yule is the Pagan celebration of the Winter Solstice. It is a time to honor the return of light and heat. The 12 Days of Yule begin on the evening before the Solstice (around December 21) and continue into the new year.

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What kind of wood is the Yule log?

Birch The custom of the Yule Log spread all over Europe and different kinds of wood are used in different countries. In England, Oak is traditional; in Scotland, it is Birch; while in France, it's Cherry. Also, in France, the log is sprinkled with wine, before it is burnt, so that it smells nice when it is lit. How many candles should a Yule log have? When these candles are used on an Advent wreath, each of the four candles has an additional meaning. The first two candles and the last candle are purple, and the third candle is pink. The first candle is the prophecy candle and represents hope. The second is the Bethlehem candle and represents faith.

In respect to this, where is the shortest day on earth?

Northern Hemisphere At the precise moment of the winter solstice, the Earth's Northern Hemisphere is tilted furthest away from the sun, resulting in the year's shortest day, or, more accurately, the day with the shortest period of daylight. Typically, this event occurs in the northern hemisphere between Dec. 20 and Dec. What's the earliest time it gets dark in winter? Monday 21 December marks the Winter solstice across the northern hemisphere. The date is the 24-hour period with the fewest hours of daylight in the year, which is why it is known as the shortest day and longest night. The sun rose at 8:04am and will set at 3.53pm - giving us just under eight hours of daylight.

Is winter solstice the coldest day?

The solstice is typically not the coldest day of the year. There's a bit of a lag between the solstice and the day with the coldest average temperatures for most spots in the USA. In most locations, the minimum daily temperature occurs around two or three weeks later, in early to mid-January.