This book explores the history and traditions of Yule and Christmas in ancient Germany. Tille describes the pagan origins of these celebrations and their evolution over time, including the incorporation of Christian elements. He also discusses the significance of various rituals, such as the Yule log and the Christmas tree, and the role of gift-giving in creating a sense of community. With its detailed research and rich cultural insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christmas. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.