Only in New York could a serene loop of fireplace footage cause controversy. However, The New York Times reports on the debates that have inflamed fans of the Yule Log over the decades. What is the Yule Log? Back in 1966, local New York TV station WPIX (Channel 11) made the decision to dedicate several hours of uninterrupted air time to showing a six-minute loop of a burning fireplace. Famous singers were heard crooning classic Christmas carols, adding to the enjoyment of the serene setting. When the station once canceled the tradition, the uproar was so intense that it has been shown ever since. Tomorrow, WPIX will show the Yule Log between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, giving frantic New Yorkers a bit of nostalgia and relaxation. However, as the Times reports, there are many faux versions of the log making the rounds on DVD - and, thus, a controversy about the fireplace footage has been ignited. To read
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