Our Primitive Christmas Past
In the old pagan world, all tribes celebrate in the middle of winter for a festival. early Europeans celebrated light and birth in the darkest days of winter. Many peoples rejoiced during the winter solstice, when the worst of the winter was behind them and they could look forward to longer days and extended hours of sunlight.
To tell you the Scandinavian Norse Men Celebrated Yule from December 21, the winter solstice, through January. The people would feast until the log burned out, which could take as many as 12 days. They believed that each spark from the fire represented a new pig or calf that would be born during the coming year.
The end of December was a perfect time for celebration in most areas of Europe. At that time of year, most cattle were slaughtered so they would not have to be fed during the winter. For many, it was the only time of year when they had a supply of fresh meat. In addition, most wine and beer made during the year was finally fermented and ready for drinking.
It was a Jolly day in the past and there are no Christmas Card Greetings yet invented. If you wanted to order Merry Christmas Cards just visit us today.
