Yule was a traditional Germanic winter festival that was celebrated on the Winter Solstice, and Yuletide (also known as the Yule Time or the Yule Season) ran for about two months. In more modern times, Yule was rebranded and reformulated by Christians and renamed Christmastide.

Christmas in the United Kingdom. In the UK (or Great Britain and Northern Ireland), families often celebrate Christmas together, so they can watch each other open their presents! Most families have a Christmas Tree (or maybe even two!) in their house for Christmas. The decorating of the tree is usually a family occasion, with everyone helping.

Dec 7, 2024 · Get ready to experience the magic of Christmas in Coulsdon as the Coulsdon Community Partnership presents 'Coulsdon's Yuletide Magic 2024'. This community event …

Yule is the shortest day and longest night of the year, occurring in the Northern Hemisphere between December 20th and 23rd. One of the main traditions of Yule involves the symbolic lighting of the Yule log which represents the sun's return and the triumph of light over dark.

Dec 7, 2024 · Fawley Yuletide Fayre happening at Fawley Village, Fawley, Southampton, United Kingdom on Sat Dec 07 2024 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm

Dec 3, 2024 · Celebrating Christmas in the British Isles or thinking about it? This guide is packed with recommendations for dining, sightseeing, and seasonal traditions for a magical Yuletide adventure!

On Christmas Day, stroll into Wykeam Arms on Kingsgate Street for a multi-course holiday meal and plenty of Yuletide cheer. For a high-end seafood experience, check out the Rick Stein Restaurant on High Street.

Explore Christmas Day in the UK, a festive blend of traditions, family gatherings, and culinary feasts. Discover how the UK celebrates this special day with historical customs, public festivities, and the warm spirit of the season.

From festive jumpers to Christmas pudding, pantomine shows and more, here's a festive, informative guide to unique British Christmas customs.

London, the cosmopolitan metropolis capital of the United Kingdom is certainly one of those places that can be visited again and again. On numerous visits to this vibrant city, I discovered that London throbs with varied energies according to the season.