Quick holiday pop quiz: What is a yule log? Some might say it’s a large hunk of wood thrown in the fireplace at Christmas; while others may argue it’s a dessert. Who’s right? Well, the definition of a ...

Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, which has been celebrated for thousands of years all over the world. Have you ever wondered how modern witches like to celebrate? High Priest Kalu ...

Orin Hart, a High Priestex of the Wiccan coven Circle of the Stag, holds a ceremonial dagger used during rituals. At their home in Wichita, Orin Hart is preparing for Circle of the Stag’s annual Yule ...

This holiday season, you’ll no doubt encounter a four-letter word that seems synonymous with Christmastime: “Yule.” You might cozy up to a crackling “Yule log”—which these days most typically involves ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. ST. LOUIS – Wednesday, Dec. 21, is known as ...

Pagan roots: The roots of the Yule log can be found in ancient pagan traditions, especially in winter solstice celebrations. In many cultures, the winter solstice marked the rebirth of the sun and the ...

The winter solstice holiday marks the shortest day of the year and celebrates the returning sun. At their home in Wichita, Orin Hart is preparing for Circle of the Stag’s annual Yule ritual. Hart is a ...