Christmas SMILE #13 (Reason to SMILE #347): THE YULE LOG
It’s amazing what you find out when you do a little research. I’ve discovered that the practice of burning a Yule log goes back to before the 12th century and people actually burned a log in the fireplace. They didn’t just light candles that were placed on the log. I’ve also learned that the remnants of the Yule log, a small piece kept to light the Yule log the following year, were also thought to have powers that could ward off evil spirits, unfortunate circumstances and poor health. How about that!
I’m pretty sure my family Yule log has no magical powers – at all. But it is pretty awesome! Take a look:
That’s 39 years of candle wax right there. C’mon. You’ve gotta admit that’s cool!
For my family, the tradition of “burning” the Yule log began in 1978. The log came from the woods surrounding our house. I can’t say I remember burning the first candles of our Yule log but I can say that every Christmas I do remember, the Yule log was there with candles burnin’ and wax a-drippin’.
Now that I think about it, there may just be a bit of magic in this Yule log for it sure does invoke so many happy memories of Christmas traditions, family and love. And it always conjures up a SMILE.
A Couple of Stars and a Happy Face 
Your wax is cool! But you would drive the Karate Kid absolutely crazy! (“Wax on, wax off.)
Hahahahaha! 🙂 No “wax off” allowed!!