variants or less commonly Yuletide
plural yuletides also Yuletides
: the Christmas season : christmastide
families gathering at yuletide
Come Yuletide, the balsam fir is a prime choice for the role of Christmas tree. Neal Clark
often used before another noun
the yuletide season
yuletide celebrations

Examples of yuletide in a Sentence

these days, as far as the stores are concerned, yuletide starts in September
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of yuletide was in the 15th century

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“Yuletide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yuletide. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

often capitalized
: the Christmas season

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