Yule Traditions And Symbols. Evergreen trees are a symbol of life eternal. Some are established, official symbols; for example, the Royal Arms of England, which has been codified in heraldry.
In the forest, a huge tree. Many traditions and practices have formed around Easter eggs. In Provence (in France), it is traditional that the whole family helps to cut the log down and that a little bit is burnt each night.
Deities and religious symbols are represented reflecting elements of the landscape, or the elemental forces that governed.
There are many rituals and traditions shared by a variety of pagan Wreaths of evergreens are hung as a symbol of the wheel of the year and sometimes stories are told.
Many Norse traditions are practiced by Pagans today, including the burning of the Yule Log, the decorated tree, and wassailing (caroling). The national symbols of England are things which are emblematic, representative or otherwise characteristic of England or English culture. Traditional customs such as the Yule log, the decorated tree, and Christian churches were built on old Pagan worship sites, and Pagan symbols were incorporated into the symbolism of Christianity.