Balefire

Balefire is a noun that refers to a large, open-air fire. 

Our word of the day combines two words ‘bale’ and ‘fire’ that have an origin in Old English. A balefire is a large fire often used for ceremonial purposes. Here’s an example of balefire in use:

The village gathered around the balefire gave me chills. It was a joy to see everyone participating in such a lovely ritual.