: the feast of the nativity of Jesus Christ : christmas
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Decorate a yule log, search for hidden ones, and gather around the campfire for s’mores, cider, and a special wish-burning tradition.—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025 Netflix is throwing three new virtual yule logs into its holiday streaming queue.—Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025 For a seasonal sweet treat with Parisian flair, try the traditional Bûche de Noël, the French version of a yule log cake.—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 Buche de Noel, or yule log, came in first in California, Tennessee and Louisiana — while residents of Alaska, Vermont and Idaho searched for the ever-popular sugar cookie more than anything else.—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 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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