yule

[yool]

yule Definition

• 1. a Christian festival that takes place in December and January, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ
• 2. the period of time around Christmas

Using yule: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "yule" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We always have a big feast on Yule.

• Example

  Yule is a time for family and friends.

• Example

  The Yule log is a traditional symbol of the holiday season.

yule Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for yule

• Christmas
• Christmastide
• Noel

Phrases with yule

• Yuletide

  the Christmas season

  Example

  The streets were decorated with lights and ornaments for the Yuletide.

• Yule log

  a large log traditionally burned in the hearth as part of the Christmas celebrations

  Example

  The family gathered around the Yule log to sing carols and exchange gifts.

• Yule goat

  a Scandinavian and Northern European Christmas symbol representing the goat that was believed to help deliver presents

  Example

  In Sweden, people often decorate their homes with a Yule goat during the holiday season.

Origins of yule

from Old English 'geōl', meaning 'Christmas, Christmastide'

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Summary: yule in Brief

The term 'yule' [yool] refers to the Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, and the period of time around Christmas. It includes traditions like feasting, gathering with family and friends, and burning a Yule log. Other related terms include 'Yuletide,' which refers to the Christmas season, and 'Yule goat,' a Scandinavian and Northern European Christmas symbol.