$15
per classHistory of Yule
Completed by 73 learners
Ages 12-16
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
3-9 learners per class
60 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will be given detailed instructions on how to make a tradional Yule Goat ornament. They will also be given videos to watch prior to and after the class.Assessment
Upon parent request, a certificate of completion will be given.Class Experience
The Christmas classic “Deck the Halls” contains the line “Troll the ancient yuletide carol” (to troll is to sing in a joyful or celebratory manner). Another line in the song says, “See the blazing yule before us.” We sing those lyrics, but often don’t know what they mean, since we never hear the word yule at any other time of year. So what does yule mean, and why is it a part of the Christmas tradition? How did Christmas, the Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus come to be decorated with mistletoe, Christmas trees, and holly wreaths? What is the origin of Santa Claus and the custom of exchanging gifts? Let us look into the history of Christmas to find out which roots lead us back in time to the festival of Yuletide so that we may answer these questions. During our hour, I will introduce your student to the ancient Germanic peoples who celebrated Yule. We will travel to the Nordic countries (Scandinavia) - a geographical and cultural region in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic, where they are most commonly known as Norden ("the North") to view how they celebrated this ancient festival. We will then fast forward after the birth of Christ to find how the beautiful traditions of Yule survived the ages. We will discuss the history in four parts; Yule or "Yuletide" (Peoples and Traditions - 1st Cen. onward) The Early Church (Saint Nicholas of Myra, Saint Boniface 4th - 10th c.) O' Tannenbaum! (Tradition of the Christmas tree in Germany- 16th - 18th c.) Home for Christmas (American Traditions - 18th c. onward.) Videos will be uploaded for students to view prior to the lesson. Visual presentation slides will be included in the discussion. Students will be encouraged to ask questions and include what they know about this holiday. Students will be encouraged to make a Yule goat decoration at home with a parent, guardian, or older sibling.
Learning Goals
Students will identify and pursue a thorough understanding of a historical timeline related to course content. Learners will study a major event in ancient life that helped shaped the modern social and religious culture of the West. Studying ancient history allows us to understand where we have come from and why we are here, and by doing so, shows us how the ancients' attempts to shape their futures - as it relates to our own actions in the present day. Students will acquire and demonstrate skills in critical analysis of primary and secondary historical sources. Objectives: Interpret information, and other forms of evidence, in their historical context. Differentiate between historical fact and Mythical fiction.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Children that believe in Santa Claus should not take this course - spoilers.
I will be asking the students specific questions in order to encourage them in a discussion, I do ask that their videos stay on. If your child is shy, please let me know and I will absolutely accommodate them.
Supply List
Step by Step Instructions on how to make a Yule Goat Christmas decoration out of straw and red ribbons will be provided.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Primary Sources:
Museum of the Viking Age, University of Oslo. https://www.vikingtidsmuseet.no/english/
Secondary Sources:
Jackson Crawford, Ph.D. is an American scholar, translator and poet who specializes in Old Norse. He previously taught at University of Colorado, Boulder, University of California, Berkeley and University of California, Los Angeles. Crawford has a YouTube channel focused on Old Norse language, literature and mythology. https://jacksonwcrawford.com/books/
William Short, Ph.D. is the founder and Manager of Hurstwic, LLC. His life focus has been to the study of Norse Culture and Viking Combat, He is an expert in his field.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Having graduated with a degree in art history, I have been trained to look at and research works of art (from all eras) in order to see, find and contribute to the historical narrative of a piece of artwork or artifact. Being of Anglo-Saxon ancestry I developed an extreme interest is the ancient Germanic cultures and devoted a intense passion to the study of their culture. I am a 10th generational American and have experienced Christmas in this nation first hand, as well as, hearing eye witness testimony from my parents and grandparents on their experiences of this Holiday. I have lived in Austria and Germany and was able to witness how they celebrate (with many traditions) the holiday season. I also was able to visit the museum archives and frequently speak with old world ornament glass blowing artisans. My knowledge of this holiday is expansive.
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