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

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Recent Examples of yuletide Savvy travelers already have their sights set on the holidays—and in particular, the Seine, where Viking has unveiled a new yuletide itinerary. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025 That’s a lofty position for a holiday cut, though British music lovers are known for their penchant for yuletide tracks. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 From Paris to Hong Kong, the best places to go for Christmas around the world offer their own delightful twists on the holiday spirit—with plenty of familiar seasonal traditions like Christmas markets, ice skating, and glimmering trees to satisfy every nostalgic yuletide yearning. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024 With hundreds of Christmas movies competing for your attention this holiday season, Hulu has a diverse selection of yuletide favorites for any type of viewer. Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for yuletide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for yuletide
Christmas
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  • There is no doubt Leoni, who turns 19 shortly before Christmas, is a raw prospect, but the talent is obvious.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Many of his workers rotate to different industries after the season is over, including making Christmas wreaths.
    David Culver, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025

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“Yuletide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yuletide. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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