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Word: Yuletide

Definition: "Yuletide" is a noun that refers to the Christmas season, specifically the period from December 24th (Christmas Eve) to January 6th (Epiphany). It is a time when many people celebrate Christmas and other related festivities.

Usage Instructions:

• "Yuletide" is often used in a more poetic or formal context. You might see it in songs, literature, or festive greetings.
• It is not commonly used in everyday conversation, but it can add a festive touch when discussing the holiday season.

Example:

• "During Yuletide, families often gather together to celebrate and share meals."
• "The decorations in the town were beautiful during the Yuletide season."

Advanced Usage:

• In literature, "Yuletide" can evoke feelings of nostalgia, warmth, and togetherness associated with the holiday season.
• You might find it in phrases like "Yuletide cheer," which refers to the happiness and joy that people feel during this time.

Word Variants:

• "Yule" is a related word that can refer to the holiday itself or to the winter solstice celebrations.
• "Yuletide" can also be used to describe things related to this festive season, such as "Yuletide traditions" or "Yuletide music."

Different Meanings:

• Historically, "Yule" refers to a festival that celebrates the winter solstice, so "Yuletide" can also sometimes refer more broadly to winter celebrations.

Synonyms:

• Christmas season
• Holiday season
• Festive season

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no widely recognized idioms or phrasal verbs specifically related to "yuletide," but you might hear phrases such as:
  • "Get into the holiday spirit" – meaning to become excited or joyful about the holiday season.
  • "Deck the halls" – meaning to decorate for the holiday season.

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Noun

1. period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

Synonyms

• Christmas
• Christmastide
• Christmastime
• Yule
• Yuletide
• Noel