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Which reminds of the Yule Log TV program[1] for those who lived in the NY metro area < 1990. Although it seems farcical now, it was envisioned as a way for low-
by julienchastang 11y ago
Which reminds of the Yule Log TV program[1] for those who lived in the NY metro area < 1990. Although it seems farcical now, it was envisioned as a way for low-income residents without a fireplace to have a "fire" during the Christmas holiday.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_Log_(TV_program) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_Log_(TV_program)
- sundarurfriend 11y agoThat name - the Yule Log - seems familiar, and brings up some vague but soothing memories for me. I believe it was an early Internet (i.e. circa 2000, "Web 1.0") web page that displayed the same kind of fireplace-log setup. Gave me some serene, hypnotic peace in the midst of the excitement of programming in Borland Turbo-C!
- vollmond 11y agoThere's also "Fireplace for your Home" on Netflix
- roywiggins 11y agoYule logs are rather older than the Internet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_log https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yule_log
- monk_e_boy 11y agoMy in-laws have a few DVDs with fireplaces on them. Some have also quiet carols playing.