Noun
large log traditionally burned at Christmas
Source: WordNetH. J. Rose records a similar folk belief from Killinghall, Yorkshire in 1923: "In the last generation the Yule log was still burned, and a piece of it saved to light the next year's log. Source: Internet
Just before supper on Christmas Eve (where furmety is eaten), while the Yule log is burning, all other lights are put out, and the candles are lighted from the Yule log by the youngest person present. Source: Internet
Regional names The term "Yule log" is not the only term used to refer to the custom. Source: Internet
I’m sure many Eternian males, such as Sy-Klone, Fisto or Trap-Jaw were more than eager to offer her some mistletoe, or even a Yule log at this time of the year. Source: Internet
These ranged from the pagan Yule log through to the pewter utensils of the later Middle Ages. Source: Internet