Bowel infections caused by viruses, bacteria and certain parasites frequently cause loose stools. Viral gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines, is a common cause of episodic diarrhea.
Yule or Yuletide (Yule time) was and is a festival observed by the historical Germanic peoples. Scholars have connected the celebration to the Wild Hunt, the god Odin, and the pagan Anglo-Saxon MÅdraniht. It later underwent Christianized reformulation resulting in the term Christmastide.
Ladle(verb) a cuplike spoon, often of large size, with a long handle, used in lading or dipping. Ladle(verb) a vessel to carry liquid metal from the furnace to the mold. Ladle(verb) the float of a mill wheel; -- called also ladle board.