Which reminds of the Yule Log TV program[1] for those who lived in the NY metro area &lt; 1990. Although it seems farcical now, it was envisioned as a way for low-income residents without a fireplace to have a &quot;fire&quot; during the Christmas holiday.<p>[1] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Yule_Log_(TV_program)" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Yule_Log_(TV_program)</a>