If you live where it gets cold and snowy at Christmas, it’s easy to understand the importance of a blazing fire. To celebrate with a yule log, choose a large block of wood, and if you like, deck it out with pinecones, dried berries and cinnamon sticks. Some families like to each write down a wish, keeping it secret from the others, and tuck the wish into the log to burn up, in hopes it will come true. And if you don’t have a fireplace, streaming services such as Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video often offer virtual versions as Christmas draws near.
