Phrase guide

Yule tree

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A Christmas tree.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A yuletide decoration comprising a potted tree decorated with ribbons and religious symbols.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: lifestyle, paganism, religion

Examples

  • 1993 The Rites of Odin, Ed Fitch, Llewellyn, →ISBN, page 135. Modern Yule Tree decorations are acceptable for this season, of course, though parents may wish to decorate the Yule tree so that it reflects Yggdrasill, the mythic World-Tree.
  • 1997 Thunder issue 2 (Heathen Journal), The Folk's Noisy Friend, Garman Lord. Then again; what about those Indian shamans whose idea of a quick sure fire way to do a vision quest is to go stand on a mountain outcrop where lightning is about to strike, until they light up like Yule trees with static electricity, jumping off the rock to safety (hopefully) at the last possible moment?
  • 2000 Ratatosk Volume 4 issue 4 (Heathen Journal) Yule not Xmas, Red Raven. Those without an outdoor tree can hang gifts indoors on the Yule tree, or go for a walk to the local woods.

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History

Etymology

From Yule + tree.