Let’s Experience Christmas Traditions in France! 

Grab your passport and get ready to take your students on an exciting adventure as you explore enchanting Christmas traditions from around the world! This year, we’re thrilled to help you introduce your students to the holiday charm of France and discover the unique ways they celebrate the Christmas season. The Teach Starter team is excited to introduce our newest Christmas in France activity! Get ready for a fun-filled classroom crafting session in which you can make your own Yule Log Crafts!

What is a Yule Log? How is Yule Celebrated?

Burning yule logs is a tradition that goes beyond just a simple “log” – it’s a symbol of warmth, family, and holiday cheer. In the past, families would use a whole tree and carefully place the wider end of the trunk into the fireplace. As the 12 days of Christmas went by, the tree would be slowly moved further into the fire, allowing the yule log to continue burning and spreading its cozy glow. This special process would start on Christmas Day and continue until January 5, also known as Twelfth Night.

Create a Fun Yule Log Craft With Our Printable Christmas Templates!

This printable resource is a single-sheet template designed for your students to use to create an adorable Yule log desk decoration or ornament. Using simple cutting and gluing techniques, your students will assemble the cylindrical yule log and top it off with the traditional three candles. This resource is perfect for those quick crafting sessions!

It’s time to wrap up your Christmas lesson plans and unwrap the gift of no-prep resources. Your new printable Christmas Yule log craft template is ready to use! Click the download button to access your quick-print PDF resource file.

🖨️Printing Tip – We recommend printing this template on cardstock. The thicker paper will make assembly much more manageable and produce a sturdier Yule log craft.

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