Items needed to create your Yule log:

While I don't advocate burning candles, unless they are constantly attended too... the fire from the candles is a very important part of the tradition. From the flames comes the rebirth.... but you can light the candles for the ceremony, then replace them with the battery operated flickering candles for any other time! Still looks pretty, but is much safer!

1 – log with three predrilled holds for candles, sizes vary, about 6-8 inches.

3 – candles, green, red and white. (some people prefer "bayberry" candles for luck)

6 – pine cones, 4 to use to help keep your log from rolling, two for decorations.

2 – Yule incense sticks.

1 – Brass candle snuffer with wooden handle

1 – Piece of Holly garland, about 18 inches long.

4 – Pieces of ribbon, green, red, gold, silver, about 20 inches long.

** Any other items you would like to create a beautiful log

Yule log directions.

If you do not have a fireplace:

Create a table centerpiece. Decorate your log with the above items, adding two pine cones to the front and two to the back of your log to help keep it from rolling. You can add extra bows, herbs, ribbons, etc. How you decorate the log is up to you, adding additional items makes it personal.

On Yule or Christmas Eve (as close to midnight as you can get), light your candles and keep them burning while you chant:


Light of fire,
hear my plea,
chase the night away from me.
Let the dawn come bright and gay
bringing us another day



NEVER leave burning candles unattended.

Save your log for the following year. The same log can be used over and over if you don't want to burn it in the fireplace.

You may also place several pieces of your log in a cauldron and burn it, and while it's burning you can sprinkle Yule herbs into the fire.

Save the ash from the log and add a pinch of it to your spells during the year to increase their powers. Save a piece of your log for next year so you can light your Yule log with it.


If you have a fireplace:

Create a table centerpiece. Decorate your log with the above items, adding two pine cones to the front and two to the back of your log to help keep it from rolling.

You can add extra bows, herbs, ribbons, etc. How you decorate the log is up to you, adding additional items makes it personal.

On Yule or Christmas Eve, place the log in your fireplace, and light your candles and keep them burning till they are gone. NEVER leave burning candles unattended. When your candles are gone, remove any plastic items, ribbons, garland, bows, etc., you placed on your log and store them away for next years log.


Then burn it in the fireplace,Saving the ash from the log and add a pinch of it to your spells