When families burned yule logs, they typically placed the wider end of a tree trunk in the fireplace. The yule log would ignite on Christmas Day and continue to burn until January 5, known as ...

The burning of the Yule log within the fireplace of the Great Hall of the Wren Building is a highlight of this annual ceremony. Now you can watch a video of the lit fireplace anytime, or cast it on a ...

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As you hang your lights and put up your tree, there may be something missing from your Christmas decor: A cozy, crackling fireplace. More and more homes are getting rid of theirs (especially in ...