Yule has a colorful and varied history in Celtic countries.  The following is an overview of some of the most interesting lore.

The word ‘Yule’

Yule is a word with uncertain roots.

We know that it was used in 11th century England, when the country was under Danish rule. There are no English records of [...]

Imbolc is one of the first major festivals of the calendar year.

It was originally associated with the goddess Brighid of the Tuatha De Danann. (Her name can be spelled many different ways.)

The name Imbolc (pronounced like “imm-MELK”) sometimes appears as Oimelc and Imbolg (“imm-BOLK”), as well as other spellings.

Imbolc refers to [...]