Regional Yule Log Celebrations

Every December, the William & Mary community celebrates new beginnings with Yule Log ceremonies. This holiday tradition began in the 1930s and has been part of the William & Mary experience for generations of alumni. The cares and worries of the year burn away with the holly in the Yule fire, and our community — on campus and around the world — comes together with shared hope for the future.

Details for Yule Log 2026 regional celebrations will be available in late fall.

Yule Log 2025 Celebrations:

Apex, North Carolina
Arlington, Virginia
Atlanta, Georgia
Baltimore, Maryland
Boston, Massachusetts
Bristol, Virginia
Charleston, South Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina
Chicago, Illinois
Denver, Colorado
Houston, Texas
Kansas City, Kansas
Los Angeles, California
New York City, New York
Northern Neck, Virginia
Orlando, Florida
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Richmond, Virginia
Roanoke, Virginia
San Diego, California
San Francisco, California
South Hampton Roads, Virginia
St. Petersburg, Florida
Twin Cities, Minnesota
Washington, D.C.
Williamsburg Grand Illumination

Yule Log ceremonies worldwide are made possible by the W&M Alumni Association Fund, which directly supports the activities of William & Mary regional networks, as well as Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, inclusion initiatives, career networking and professional events and more!

Give to the William & Mary Alumni Association Fund