Yule, Jul came from Old Norse Hjol meaning wheel. This would denote the wheel of the year, the seasons, and where the wheel was lowest in terms of light was Hjol and then the turning point which was so significant with hopes of spring was the season of celebrating with light and warmth. Jul in Swedish and Yule in English.
Above you see Swedish traditional baked goods pepparkakor och lussekattor = gingersnaps and saffron buns.
Also a traditional Julbord - Yuletide table. The painted image would have been a typical one from my childhood. The Lucia and a small jultomte gazing at the pole star and waiting for Christmas/Jul.
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