Synonyms of yuletide

yuletide

noun

ˈyül-ˌtīd 

as in Christmas

the season celebrating Christmas

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• Christmas
• Christmastime
• Advent
• Noel
• Christmastide
• Xmas
• nativity
• yule

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of yuletide

In a show of community and a grand yuletide celebration, Park Ridge residents and more gathered at a local park near City Hall on Christmas Eve for a crowd sing-along of tunes of the season. — Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026

Barack Obama shared a new photo with his wife Michelle to spread some yuletide cheer. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025

Unsure of when to pack away your yuletide decor? — Steven John, Architectural Digest, 25 Dec. 2025

The song doesn’t have an overtly Christmas-y vibe, but late singer Freddie Mercury’s yearning, wistful vocals give it the feeling of sad-eyed holiday nostalgia so familiar from other blue Christmas yuletide classics. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2025