yule

noun

often capitalized
: the feast of the nativity of Jesus Christ : christmas

Examples of yule in a Sentence

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In the late 19th century, French pastry chefs reimagined the disappearing yule log as an elegant cake. Nicole Sours Larson, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024 Winter solstice celebrations vary across cultural traditions and can include measuring daylight, sharing a winter feast, lighting a yule log, exchanging gifts and dancing, per the Farmer's Almanac. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024 The holiday season often sees families gather around the TV set, whether to bask in the glow of a digital yule log or watch cheesy movies like Hot Frosty. K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024 Enjoy breakfast with Santa at The Grill every weekend from November 30 to December 22, and savor Christmas specials like the yule log with orange cremeux ($16) and Dungeness crab cake ($26), all crafted to make the end of the year magical. Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for yule 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English yol, from Old English geōl; akin to Old Norse jōl, a pagan midwinter festival

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yule was before the 12th century

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“Yule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yule. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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yule

noun
often capitalized

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