First recorded in 1715–25
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So in that case, you treat it more like the Yule log, right, at Christmas time.
From Salon • Feb. 9, 2025
This year, thanks to soaring prices for eggs and butter and other items, she’s downsizing to one straight Yule log.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2022
Oysters, frog’s leg-chervil soup and an ice cream Yule log round out the meal, $98: 30 East 20th Street, 212-267-7426, lecoqriconyc.com.
From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2016
Every year, my parents, my older brother, and I would haul out our fake tree from the basement and watch the Yule log on WPIX.
From Slate • Jun. 17, 2016
Describe the Christmas customs in mediæval times, and read of the Yule log, the waits, the boar's head, and other customs, and show pictures of baronial halls.
From The Complete Club Book for Women Including Subjects, Material and References for Study Programs; together with a Constitution and By-Laws; Rules of Order; Instructions how to make a Year Book; Suggestions for Practical Community Work; a Resume of what Some Clubs are Doing, etc., etc. by Benton, Caroline French
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