The Fireplace Channel, or Yule Log channel, on DirecTv is available on demand and features a real looped video of a wood burning fireplace on channel 1000.
In addition to the video, the channel features the sounds of the wood fire crackling as well as classic Christmas music and instrumentals in the background. The rest of the article will include information about how to access the fireplace channel and the history of the yule log.
When is the Yule Log broadcasted?
On DirecTv, the Yule Log will be broadcast during the week prior to Christmas on the Hallmark Channel. It is played without any commercial interruption during the holiday season on demand on channel 1000.
Why do people play the Fireplace Channel?
Many families play this video during the Christmas and winter holidays for a sense of comfort and tradition. They may not own a fireplace, so this is the next best option.
What songs are played on the Fireplace Channel?
Some of the songs that are played on the channel include classics like “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”, “Deck the Halls”, “Do You Hear What I Hear?”, “Silver Bells”, and “Winter Wonderland”.
Why is the fireplace video popular?
Fireplace videos have become very popular in the streaming era because these “fireplaces” do not require all the extra work that goes along with a traditional fireplace. All you need to do is turn on the TV! Anyone, even those who live in a small apartment, can pop on the channel and enjoy the sights and sounds of a burning fire.
When did the first Yule Log get broadcasted?
The first Yule Log video premiered on December 24th, 1966 on WPIX Channel 11 in New York City. Famous for being a city with small apartments, the residents of New York City loved the opportunity to enjoy a fireplace. Since then, many different service providers have come out with their own versions of the famous scene. Across the country, families gather around the “fireplace” during Christmas Eve and Christmas morning.
What other Christmas channels does DirecTv have?
There are also pay per view options to view the channel year round. Another exclusive channel on DirecTv during the holidays is the Live Santa Tracker on channel 198. This feed allows children to follow along with Santa on his journey from the North Pole.
