The Importance of Yule in Norse Mythology

Yule celebrations are a time-honored pagan tradition that has been celebrated for centuries. The holiday, which falls during the winter solstice, marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. This is a time when people gather together to celebrate and bring light into the darkness. One of the main symbols of Yule is the Yule log. Traditionally, a large log would be chosen and decorated with evergreen branches, holly, and berries. The log would then be set on fire and burned throughout the night.

The act of “mumming,” or dressing up in fanciful costumes and basically making an ass of yourself on New Years Day goes back quite a ways. How far back depends on whom you ask.

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The log would then be set on fire and burned throughout the night. This symbolizes the return of the sun and the lengthening of the days. Another important aspect of Yule is the exchange of gifts.

Dec. 6-10

PUBLISHED: November 28, 2002 at 10:00 p.m. | UPDATED: September 24, 2021 at 11:15 a.m.

Friday 6

The Wizard of Oz The Actors’ Group of Fox Chase Playground invites you to follow the yellow brick road. Fox Chase Elementary School, Rhawn & Rideway Sts, Philadelphia; 215-742-7753. 7:30pm. $4-$6.
Annie See Dec 5. 11am & 8pm. Bucks County Playhouse.
The Boxcar Children See Dec 4. Arden Theatre.
Beauty & the Beast See Dec 4. 10am & 7pm. Plays & Players Theatre.
The Secret Garden See Dec 4. 8pm. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts.
A Christmas Carol See Dec 1. 7pm. The People’s Light & Theatre Company.
The Sound of Music See Dec 1. 8pm. Walnut Street Theatre.

Mansions & Merriment: Fairmount Park 30th Annual Yuletide Tour Festive holiday decorations adorn seven historic houses in an event sponsored by the Park House Guides of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Self-drive & trolley tours through Dec 11, as well as Candlelight Evenings Dec 6-8. For hours & costs, details, call 215-684-7509 or www.philamuseum.org.
(NJ) Holiday Festival of Lights Every Fri & Sat evening, the Garden is open late, so visitors can marvel at thousands of lights, have hot cocoa & get picture taken with Santa. Camden Children’s Garden, 3 Riverside Dr, Camden; 856-365-TREE or www.camdenchildrensgarden.org. 5:30-8:30pm. Enter through Ginkgo’s Gift Shop for reduced $2 admission.

Festival of Lights at Elmwood The zoo’s illuminated for the season. Fridays & Saturdays through Dec 21. Elmwood Park Zoo, Harding Boulevard, Norristown; 610-277-3825 x233 or www.elmwoodparkzoo.com. 5-8pm. $5.50, $3.50 children 2-12, $3/person for groups of 15 or more.
Do You Lay Eggs? See Dec 1. Philadelphia Zoo.

Penn Presents & Dance Celebration/Affiliates Student Discovery Series: Paul Taylor Dance Company The Emmy Award-winning company reveals a new program to dazzle. For all ages. Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia; 215-898-3900. 10:30am. $7.
Intro to Dance Community outreach program introduces the concept of dance to kids through an interactive educational program presenting modern, hip-hop, jazz and ballet. Open to school children throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding region. Presented by the CityDance Ensemble, a professional, multi-cultural repertory dance company based in Washington, DC. Painted Bride Art Center, 230 Vine St, Old City, Philadelphia; 215-925-9914 or www.paintedbride.org. 10:30am. $4 per student.

Warminster Parks & Recreation’s Longwood Gardens/Yuletide Buffet See the light display & flowers at Longwood, then enjoy a Yuletide dinner. Warminster Park & Recreation, 1101 Little Lane, Warminster; 215-443-5428. 12:30-8pm. $60. Pre-register.
Kimberton Waldorf School’s 26th Annual Craft Show Preview Party Adults-only party & supper before tomorrow’s public all-ages event. Kimberton Waldorf School, West Seven Stars Rd, Kimberton; 610-933-3635. 6-10pm. $17.

Holiday Tree Lighting Avenue of the Arts, Broad & Locust Sts, Philadelphia at 5:30pm.

Whitemarsh Community Art Center’s Craft Market 2002 Fine crafts, moderately priced crafts, flower arrangements & baked goods. The Barn at Cedar Grove Park, Spring Mill & Cedar Grove Rds, Conshohocken; 610-825-0917 or 610-825-0206. 10am-5pm.
Play ‘n Share Kids play, parents share. Parenting Center at Abington, 1130 Old York Rd; 215-576-0586 www.parentingabington.com. 10-11:30am. $5.

Saturday 7

Annie See Dec 5. 4 & 8pm. Babes in Toyland The classic holiday tale presented for children. Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S Main St, New Hope; 215-862-2041 or www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. 11am & 1pm. $6.
Tiny Tim’s Christmas The children’s tale perfect for the whole family (kids age 3-10). Juice & cookies with cast after the show. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd, Media; 610-565-4211 or www.hedgerowtheatre.org. 11am. $7.
The Velveteen Rabbit See Dec 1. Mum Puppettheatre.
The Boxcar Children See Dec 4. Noon & 7pm. Arden Theatre.
Beauty & the Beast See Dec 4. 2 & 7pm. Plays & Players Theatre.
The Secret Garden See Dec 4. 2 & 8pm. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts.
A Christmas Carol See Dec 1. 3 & 7pm. The People’s Light & Theatre Company.
The Wizard of Oz See Dec 6. Fox Chase Elementary School.
Snow White Christmas See Dec 5. Sellersville Theater 1894.
The Sound of Music See Dec 1. 2 & 8pm. Walnut Street Theatre.

Sailor Day: PECO Energy Family Saturday at the Seaport Program Learn to roll a hammock the Navy way, tie sailor’s knots & make a maritime-themed pin to take home. Independence Seaport Museum, Penn’s Landing at 211 S Columbia Blvd & Walnut St, Philadelphia; 215-413-8623 or www.phillyseaport.org. Museum admission $8, $6.50 seniors, $4 ages 6-12, free ages 5 & under. Noon-5pm.
Children’s Workshop: Celebrate the Winter Solstice Children 8-12 learn about the connection Americans Indians maintain with the environment & the seasons, then create birdhouse motifs. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology, 33rd & Spruce Sts, Philadelphia; 215-898-4016 or www.museum.upenn.edu. 10am-noon. $5 materials fee.
Tower Tour for Families Explore Henry Mercer’s castle. Children must be 6+ & able to climb steep stairs. Fonthill Museum, Rte 313 & E Court St, Doylestown; 215-348-9461 x10. 10:30 & 11:45am. $7, $6.50 seniors, $2.50 ages 6-17, free under age 6. Reservations required.
Brandywine River Museum’s Annual Critter Sale Fund-raiser to purchase art for the museum’s collection. Brandywine River Museum, US Rte 1 & PA Rte 100, Chadds Ford; 610-388-2700 or www.brandywinemuseum.org. 9:30am-4:30pm. Museum admission $6, $3 children 6-12.
Holiday Tours of Historic RittenhouseTown The village is decorated, the gift shop is open & history comes alive at this National Historic Landmark. Historic RittenhouseTown, 206 Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia; 215-438-5711 or www.rittenhousetown.org. Noon-4pm. $5, $3 children.
Kala Lynn Baxter at PTM The storyteller performs. Please Touch Museum, Virginia Evans Theater, 210 N 21st St, Philadelphia; 215-963-0667 or www.pleasetouchmuseum.org. 11am, 1 & 3pm. Museum admission: $8.95.
Gingerbread Workshop Learn how to create these holiday treats step-by-step, then take it home! Chester County Historical Society, 225 N High St, W Chester; www.chestercohistorical.org or 610-692-4066 x203. Noon.
Patriots or Traitors Event: Candlelight Tour Peter Wentz Farmstead, Rte 73 & Shearer Rd, Worcester; 610-584-5104 or www.patriotsortraitors.com.
Patriots or Traitors Event: Holidays in 18th Century Germantown Dreshler-Morris House, 5442 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia; 215-596-1748 or www.patriotsortraitors.com.
Members Exhibition A juried exhibit by members of the art center. Through Jan 3. Opening reception today from 5-7pm. Main Line Art Center, Old Buck Rd & Lancaster Ave, Haverford; 610-525-0272 or www.mainlineart.org. Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri-Sun 9am-5pm.
Saturday Family Workshop: Furness Architecture Drawing The details of Frank Furness’ Academy building is the focus while you draw ornate features. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 118 N Broad (at Cherry St), Philadelphia; 215-972-2061 or www.pafa.org. 11am-12:30pm. $8, $6 child.
(NJ) Holiday Festival of Lights See Dec 6. Camden Children’s Garden.

Festival of Lights at Elmwood See Dec 6. Elmwood Park Zoo.
Breakfast with Santa/Santa’s Candy Land Feast Food, arts & crafts, games, Santa & Mrs. Claus, zoo programs, sing-alongs, stories & treats 9-11am & 2-4pm. Space is limited. Reserve at 215-243-5254. Do You Lay Eggs? See Dec 1. Reader’s Club: The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry & the Big Hungry Bear by Don & Audrey Wood Kids 4-7 with an adult meet a tiny mouse with a huge strawberry, & the bear who wants it, too! Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W Girard Ave; 215-243-5311 or www.philadelphiazoo.org. 1-2pm or 2:15-3:15pm. $35.
(NJ) Disney’s Drive-In Movie Weekend See Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” & have give-aways, family activities & fun. New Jersey State Aquarium, 1 Riverside Dr, Camden; 800-616-JAWS, 856-365-3300 or www.njaquarium.org. 11am-2pm.

Trout Fishing in America America’s favorite family entertainers with fun-filled music & wacky wit. Keswick Theatre, Easton Rd & Keswick Ave, Glenside; 215-572-7650 or www.keswicktheatre.com. 1pm. $22.50, $14.50 children 12 & younger.
Family Concert: “Tall Tales at the Symphony” The Old York Road Symphony Orchestra performs works by Tchaikovsky & more, just for kids & their families. Abington Junior High Little Theater, Susquehanna Rd, Abington; 215-782-1718. 1:30pm. $12, $4 children.

Meet Santa Claus! Ages 1-8 meet the jolly old elf. Chris’ Corner: Books for Kids & Teens, 1940 Pine St, Philadelphia; 215-790-1727. 11am. Free. Register.

Children’s Saturday Afternoon Holiday Teas Children 3-8 have a holiday story reading, live holiday music & sing-along, a complimentary book, an appearance by the Toy Soldier & a delightful meal. The Radnor Hotel, 591 Lancaster Ave, St Davids; 610-341-3191 or www.radnorhotel.com. 1-3pm. $34.95 for one adult & one child. Reserve.
Kimberton Waldorf School’s 26th Annual Craft Show Chester County’s Theater of the Stars presents three marionette shows of “Thumble Fingers & the Elves” & puppet theater for very young children, crafts, & a children’s Christmas market. Kimberton Waldorf School, W Seven Stars Rd, Kimberton; 610-933-3635. 10am-5pm. $5, children free.
Peddler’s Village Christmas Festival Santa arrives in a parade on Saturday! Live entertainment, marshmallow toasting, apple cider. Peddler’s Village, Rtes 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-4000 or www.peddlersvillage.com. 10am-5:30pm. Free.
Visits with Santa at Giggleberry Fair See St. Nick, then have fun at this permanent exhibit. Giggleberry Fair at Peddler’s Village, Rtes 202 & 263, Lahaska; 215-794-8960 or www.giggleberryfair.com. 2-7pm.
Lucia Procession & Julmarknad Traditional Swedish Christmas with music, dancing, bakeshop, crafts, games & food. American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave; 215-389-1776 or www.americanswedish.org. $5, $1 children 7-14.
Chestnut Hill Holiday House Tours A self-guided event where designers dress up six area residences. Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Ave, Chestnut Hill; 215-242-2529. 11am-5:30pm. $25.
Fine Art & Craft Festival A variety of crafts for the holidays. Wayne Art Center Studios, 413 Maplewood Ave; 610-688-3553 or www.wayneart.org. 10am-5pm.

Holiday Garden Railway Twinkling lights & holiday decoration bring a magical touch to this outside G-scale railway display of historic Philadelphia-area estates. Morris Arboretum, 100 Northwestern Ave, Chestnut Hill, Phila; 215-247-5777 or www.morrisarboretum.org. 10am-4pm. $8, children 3-12 $3.
Natural Critter Ornaments Workshop Kids 8 & older use natural materials to create whimsical critters for the holiday season. Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Rd, Media; 610-566-9134 x212 or www.tylerarboretum.org. 10-11am. $10 fee is for child only; accompanying adults who wish to make an ornament must also pay registration fee.
Candlelight Christmas in Chadds Ford The annual drive-yourself tour of holiday visits to Brandywine’s finest private homes & historic sites, all decked for the season & lit by candlelight. Chadds Ford, Rte 100N, Chadds Ford; 610-388-7376 or www.chaddsfordhistory.org. 2-7pm. $17.
Christmas House Open Wassail hayrides, live animals, refreshments, craft activities & Santa from 1-2pm. Linvilla Orchards, 137 W Knowlton Rd, Media; 610-876-7116 or www.linvilla.com. 9am-6pm.
Winterfest: A Family Event Warm up with homemade soups, breads, cider & desserts, then relax with music, crafts & the lighting of the Yule log. The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia; 215-482-7300 x110 or www.schuylkillcenter.org. 6-8pm. $12, under 4 free.
Bird Walk With experienced bird watcher. Bring binoculars & a bird ID book. 7-9am. Dragonfly Club Kids 5-10 have nature walks, stories, games & art projects. Churchville Nature Center, Farmhouse Classroom, 501 Churchville Ln; 215-357-4005. 10-11:30am. $9.

Book Signing: Judith Byron Schachner The author of “Yo, Vikings,” a story of Vikings sailing down Swarthmore streets, signs copies. T Bumble’s Toys, 5 S Chester Rd, Swarthmore; 610-544-8199. Call for time.
Babysitting Workshop Conducted by Child, Home & Community, this six-hour program teaches young people to become more qualified babysitters. Abington Memorial Hospital, Rorer Building, Garden Cafe, rooms M & H, 1200 Old York Rd, Abington; 215-348-9770. 9am-3pm. $30. Pre-register.
International Adoption Meeting – What to Expect & How to Minimize Your Risk Leslie A Margolies, Esq, presents a talk & video, “Adopting A New Life.” International Adoption Center, The Carriage House, 7401 Old York Rd, Elkins Park; 215-782-1191 or www.adoptlaw.org. 3-5pm.
Whitemarsh Community Art Center’s Craft Market 2002 See Dec 6. The Barn at Cedar Grove Park.

Sunday 8

Robin Hood Family Stages/Duet Productions presents a theatrical treat for the entire family. Christ’s Lutheran Church, Pennsylvania & Rech Aves, Oreland; 215-886-9341. 2pm.
Annie See Dec 5. 2 & 6pm. Bucks County Playhouse.
The Velveteen Rabbit See Dec 1. Mum Puppettheatre.
The Boxcar Children See Dec 4. Noon & 4pm. Arden Theatre.
Beauty & the Beast See Dec 4. 2 & 5pm. Plays & Players Theatre.
The Secret Garden See Dec 4. Media Theatre for the Performing Arts.
A Christmas Carol See Dec 1. 2pm. The People’s Light & Theatre Company.
The Sound of Music See Dec 1. Walnut Street Theatre.

Holiday Festivities for the Family See Fonthill’s holiday decorations during an open house, sip hot cider & enjoy a craft activity. Bring a handmade ornament as admission for the Tile Works & enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, holiday music & a visit with Santa. Fonthill Museum & Moravian Tile Works, Rte 313 & E Court St, Doylestown; 215-348-9461 x10. Noon-4pm. Free.
Holiday Family Event: Peace Around the World The seventh annual free family afternoon, with international entertainment, children’s choirs, games, face painting, holiday craft workshops, treats, food & great museum shopping. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology, 33rd & Spruce Sts, Philadelphia; 215-898-4890 or www.museum.upenn.edu. 1:30-4:30pm. Free.
Brandywine River Museum’s Annual Critter Sale See Dec 7. 9:30am-3pm. Brandywine River Museum.
Holiday Tours of Historic RittenhouseTown See Dec 7. Holiday Family Papermaking Day Learn to make stationery, gifts, greeting cards or Christmas decorations. 10am-2pm. $15. Register at 215-843-2228. Historic RittenhouseTown, Lincoln Drive, Philadelphia. www.rittenhousetown.org.
Please Touch Playhouse at PTM See Dec 1. Please Touch Museum.
Patriots or Traitors Event: Candlelight Evening Park, 859 County Line Rd, Horsham; 215-343-0965 or www.patriotsortraitors.com.
Patriots or Traitors Event: Christmas in the Village Troops rehearse the Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware. Washington Crossing Historical Park, 1112 River Rd; 215-493-4076 or www.patriotsortraitors.com.
Drawing Together See Dec 1. Meet the Artist: Scott Williams Discover what inspires this local artist. Noon, 1 & 2pm. Paid tickets required. Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 26th St., Philadelphia; 215-235-SHOW or www.philamuseum.org.
University City Arts League Annual Craft Show handmade arts & crafts by faculty & students. Through Dec 22. Opening reception today from 5:30-7:30pm. University City Arts League, 4226 Spruce St, Philadelphia; 215-382-7811 or www.ucartsleague.org. Regular hours: Mon-Fri 4-8pm, Sat & Sun noon-6pm.

Breakfast with Santa/Santa’s Candy Land Feast See Dec 7. Reader’s Club: The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry & the Big Hungry Bear by Don & Audrey Wood See Dec 7. Winter Wonderland Kids age 3 with an adult learn about animals who love winter. 10-11am or 11:15am-12:15pm. $26. Treehouse Puppetry Family Workshop The entire family is welcome (children 4+) to create a puppet of a favorite animal. Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W Girard Ave; 215-243-5311 or www.philadelphiazoo.org. 2-3:30pm. $34/puppet.
Free Family Program: Tricky Tracks Find out whose tracks are left behind. Elmwood Park Zoo, Harding Boulevard, Norristown; 610-277-3825 x233 or www.elmwoodparkzoo.com. Noon-2pm. Free with admission of: $7.25, $4.95 children 2-12.
(NJ) Disney’s Drive-In Movie Weekend See Disney’s “Beauty & the Beast Enchanted Christmas” & have give-aways, family activities & fun. New Jersey State Aquarium, 1 Riverside Dr, Camden; 800-616-JAWS, 856-365-3300 or www.njaquarium.org. 11am-2pm.

Family Christmas Concert A relaxing holiday concert by the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus. Chester County Historical Society, 225 N High St, W Chester; www.chestercohistorical.org or 610-692-4800. 3pm (museum galleries open before & after concert from 2-5pm). Free.

Peddler’s Village Christmas Festival See Dec 7. 11am-5:30pm. Peddler’s Village.
Visits with Santa at Giggleberry Fair See Dec 7. Noon-5:30pm. Giggleberry Fair.

Holiday Lighting Ceremony A special tree lighting at the Township Building, with William Tennent choral students & visits with Santa. Refreshments served. Warminster Township Building, 401 Gibson Ave, Warminster; 215-443-5428. 4-6pm, with tree lighting at 5pm.
13th Annual Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run 5K run/walk with costume contest, half-mile run for kids, post-race awards & party. Historic Main Street, Manayunk; 215-564-9800 x111 or www.manayunk.com. 8am registration. Register before Dec 4.
Is Nature Asleep? A hike to find out what’s still active on a cold winter afternoon. 2pm. $5. Concert Series: Acoustic World Master drummer /singer/storyteller Mogauwane Mahloele blends traditional music of South Africa with modern jazz. 6-8pm. $15, $10 children under 12. Riverbend Environmental Education Center, 1950 Spring Rd, Gladwyne; 610-527-5234 or www.riverbendeec.org.
Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides with Santa See Dec 1. www.chestnuthillpa.com.
Family Program “Winter Birds.” Churchville Nature Center, 501 Churchville Ln; 215-357-4005. 2pm. Free.
Holiday Garden Railway See Dec 7. Morris Arboretum.
Christmas House Open See Dec 7. Linvilla Orchards.
Family Sunday Program: Winter Birds See Dec 1. Silver Lake Nature Center.

Whitemarsh Community Art Center’s Craft Market 2002 See Dec 6. 11am-3pm. The Barn at Cedar Grove Park.

Monday 9

Nicholas Copernicus, The Center of Light Family Stages, Inc/duet productions presents a show for all ages, offering a way to observe the solar system few have seen before. Marple Library, Springfield & Sproul Rds, Broomall; 610-356-1510 or www.duetpros.com. 7pm.

The Ivy Leaf School at PTM A Short Show performance. Please Touch Museum, Virginia Evans Theater, 210 N 21st St, Philadelphia; 215-963-0667 or www.pleasetouchmuseum.org. 11am. Museum admission: $8.95.

Winter Wonderland See Dec 8. Philadelphia Zoo.

Teeny Tiny Trackers “The Colors of Winter” 3-year-olds & adult get a close-up look. Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Rd, Media; 610-566-9134 x212 or www.tylerarboretum.org. 10-11am. $8 (fee is for child only).
Philadelphia Holiday in the Neighborhoods Tree Lighting Program Vernon Park, Germantown & Chelten Aves at 5:30pm. Northwest, Stenton & Mansfield Aves at 6:30pm.

Parenting the Temperamentally Challenging Child Learn how to preserve self-esteem of all family members, while providing necessary structure. A Parenting Center at Abington course. Highland Elementary School; 215-576-0586 or www.parentingabington.com. 7-9pm. $12.
Childbirth Preparation Classes Learn controlled relaxation & breathing techniques, obstetric anesthesia options, & strengthening exercises. 3-, 4- & 6-week classes offered. Chestnut Hill Hospital, Laughlin Hall playroom, room D, 8835 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia; 215-753-2000. $75/couple. Register.
Glenmoore-Elverson La Leche League “The Advantages of Breastfeeding.” Forks of the Brandywine Presbyterian Church, Rte 322, Glenmoore; 610-469-4905. 10am.
La Leche League of Eastern Montgomery County “Nutrition & Weaning.” St Anne’s Episcopal Church, Old York & Old Welsh Rds, Abington; 215-444-0203, 215-886-1693. 10am. Free.
Breastfeeding Support See Dec 2. Pennsylvania Hospital.
Open House: Raymond & Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School Stern Center, Wynnewood; 610-658-2518. 9:30am.

Tuesday 10

Beauty & the Beast See Dec 4. Plays & Players Theatre.
The Boxcar Children See Dec 4. Arden Theatre.
The Sound of Music See Dec 1. 8pm. Walnut Street Theatre.

Mercer & Michener Holiday Open House The museum opens its doors for an evening of holiday delights including Santas, holiday songs, cider & a burning of the greens. Mercer Museum, Pine & Ashland Sts, Doylestown; 215-345-0210. 7-9pm. Free.
Twilight Tuesdays See Dec 3. Mercer Museum Shop.

Children’s Story Time See Dec 3. Barnes & Noble Exton.
Toddler Story Time See Dec 3. Chris’ Corner: Books for Kids & Teen.

Lecture: The Kentucky Warbler Habitat Restoration Project Hear about efforts to protect a species that has been on the decline in our area. The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Rd, Philadelphia; 215-482-7300 x110 or www.schuylkillcenter.org. 7pm. Free.
Philadelphia Holiday in the Neighborhoods Tree Lighting Program Greater Northeast, Roosevelt Blvd & Comly Rd at 5:30pm.

Mothers & More of Lower Bucks For women scaling back career to raise children. Manor Care Nursing Home, 1480 Oxford Valley Rd, Yardley; 215-321-8173. 7:30-9:30pm. Free.
Downingtown La Leche League “Nutrition & Weaning.” Messiah Lutheran Church, 46 W Lancaster Ave, Downingtown; 610-363-6206. 7:30pm.
Drop-In Parenting Discussion & Child Play Group See Dec 3. Chestnut Hill Hospital.
ASCEND (Asperger Syndrome Children Empowered Now with Dignity) Support/information gathering meeting for parents & caregivers. Grace Chapel, Darby & Eagle Rds, Havertown; 610-449-6776 or www.ascendgroup.org. 7:30pm. Free.
Nursing Mothers West Delco “The Benefits of Breastfeeding.” Middletown Presbyterian Church, 237 S Old Middletown Rd; 610-626-0220. 9:30am.
Because I Love You (BILY) See Dec 3. Abington Memorial Health Center.
Open House: Springside School 8000 Cherokee St, Philadelphia; 215-247-7007. 7:15-9:15am.
Open House: Raymond & Ruth Perelman Jewish Day School Bucks County, Richboro; 215-322-4148. 9:30am.

Reviews for "Incorporating Yule into Your Daily Practice"

- Samantha - 2/5 stars - I was really disappointed with the Yule celebrations at Pafa. The whole event felt very disorganized, with long queues and not enough staff to handle the crowd. The activities were also lackluster, with outdated entertainment and no real sense of festive spirit. The food options were limited and overpriced, and the overall atmosphere was underwhelming. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable Yule celebration.

- Michael - 1/5 stars - My experience at the Yule celebrations at Pafa was a total letdown. The event was advertised as a magical and enchanting experience, but it felt more like a chaotic mess. The decorations were tacky and poorly executed, and the entertainment was a complete bore. The highlight of the evening was supposed to be a fireworks display, but it ended up being a short and lackluster show. Save your money and find a better way to celebrate the Yule season.

- Emily - 3/5 stars - I had mixed feelings about the Yule celebrations at Pafa. While some aspects of the event were enjoyable, such as the festive lights and live music, there were several disappointments. The food options were limited and overpriced, and the lines were ridiculously long. It was also difficult to find seating or a place to relax due to the overcrowded venue. Overall, it was an average experience that didn't live up to the hype.

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