noel
/nou'el/
Definition
- Noun:
- Christmas: The word "Noel" is used to refer to the Christmas holiday or the Christmas season. It is often associated with the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.
- A Christmas carol: "Noel" can also refer to a song or hymn sung at Christmas, particularly one with a joyful, celebratory theme.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- We wish you a merry Noel and a happy New Year. (We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.)
- The choir sang a beautiful Noel during the midnight service. (The choir sang a beautiful Christmas carol during the midnight service.)
- The spirit of Noel filled the town with lights and decorations. (The spirit of Christmas filled the town with lights and decorations.)
Advanced Usage
- "The First Noel": This is the title of a traditional English Christmas carol, often sung during the holiday season.
- "The First Noel" tells the story of the birth of Jesus.
- Used as an exclamation: In older or more literary contexts, "Noel!" can be used as a joyful shout or exclamation to celebrate Christmas.
- "Noel! Noel!" the villagers cried as they celebrated. ("Christmas! Christmas!" the villagers cried as they celebrated.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nowell: An archaic English spelling of "Noel," sometimes seen in historical texts or carols.
- Yuletide: A synonym for the Christmas season, though "Yuletide" has pre-Christian origins.
- Christmastide: A more formal term for the Christmas season, often encompassing the Twelve Days of Christmas.
Synonyms
- Christmas: The annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
- Yule: An archaic or poetic term for the Christmas holiday.
- Xmas: An informal abbreviation for Christmas.
Related Phrases
- Season's greetings: A common holiday greeting during the Noel period.
- Happy Holidays: A general greeting that encompasses Christmas (Noel) and other winter holidays.
Related Idioms
- "The more the merrier, 'tis the season to be jolly": While not containing the word "Noel," this sentiment is strongly associated with the Christmas (Noel) spirit of joy and fellowship.
Noun
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period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
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