yuletide

noun

yule·​tide ˈyül-ˌtīd 

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

Synonyms

• Christmastide
• Christmastime
• Noel

Examples of yuletide in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Though green and red still have their place during yuletide celebrations, the blue and green combination was a refreshing take on holiday colorways and coordinated attire. —Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024

Fun fact: All the 30-plus locations featured in the display are handcrafted from natural materials and adorned with holiday lights to up the yuletide quotient. —Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024

Yourself Unsure of when to pack your yuletide decor away? —Steven John, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024

Released the same year as Elvis Presley's own wildly successful yuletide album, A Jolly Christmas was seen as the tamer, more refined alternative to the King of Rock n' Roll and his swinging hips. —Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

yuletide

noun

yule·​tide ˈyü(ə)l-ˌtīd 

often capitalized

: the Christmas season