If you’ve ever meandered onto the spiritual side of YouTube, Twitter, or Instagram, you may have seen photos or videos of several neat piles of cards with a single crystal on top of each. The instructions tell you to “Pick a pile” or “Pick a card,” but what does this mean?

The line between fact and fiction is blurry. Countless mythical and folkloric creatures have been discovered to exist in the real world, leading scientists and skeptics to reconsider their prejudices.

 

The exact origins of Yule are unknown. However, there is documentation of Yule celebrations dating back to the 4^th century. It’s believed that ancient people celebrated Yule even before that. Let’s explore some of the ways people traditionally observed Yule in centuries past.