The Yule Log burning, a winter solstice tradition in Latvia
epa11040210 People wearing costumes and masks participate in a winter solstice celebration event in Riga, Latvia, 21 December 2023. One of the ancient traditions associated with Latvian Christmas is the rolling of the Yule log. At the end of the procession, the Yule log is burned in a bonfire in honor of the Sun, symbolizing the beginning of a new solar year. According to custom, the ancient ritual can be understood as a collection and burning of all difficulties and misfortunes of the past year. EPA/TOMS KALNINS
