21 Days of Yule: Day 3 Yule Log Ritual

It was customary to bring the Yule log in right before it would be burned. When it came in many would greet it by scattering grain or placing a few drops of wine onto the log which would be greeted as a friend

“ Welcome Log, welcome, bring your blessings

to this house and all who dwell herein,

welcome log welcome".

Carry the log three times around the room that it will be lit in, then place in fireplace. As it is being lit you can say these words:

I light this fire as a symbol of the Midwinter light,

which is born tonight.

As I do so, I am one among many who honor

the ancestors, and the Holy ones.

I am connected to my ancestors thru this rite

. May it’s flame remind us of the returning sun and

warm us during the Winter nights.

The Yule log should burn throughout the night, and hopeful (depending on the size) into the next day. Make sure to save a piece for next Solstice as you will use this piece to light next year’s log. Traditionally this piece is considered very lucky and should be kept where it can send it’s luck out into the home..


Blessed be