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Yule: meaning, definitions and examples

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yule

 

[ juหl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

holiday celebration

Yule is a festival that celebrates the winter solstice and the return of the sun. It is associated with various traditions, including feasting, gift-giving, and the decoration of trees. Yule has roots in ancient pagan traditions and has been incorporated into modern Christmas celebrations.

Synonyms

Christmas, winter solstice, yuletide

Examples of usage

  • We celebrated Yule with a big feast.
  • The Yule log is a traditional symbol of the holiday.
  • Many people enjoy Yule carols during this time.

Translations

Translations of the word "yule" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Yule

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเฅ‚เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Yule

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Yule

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฎะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Yule

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฆใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Yule

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Yule

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Yule

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์šธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Yule

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Yule

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐคๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yule

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Yule

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฎะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Yule

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Yule

Etymology

The term 'Yule' originates from the Old English word 'geol' and the Old Norse 'jรณl', which referred to the midwinter festival celebrated by Germanic peoples. Historically, the festival coincided with the winter solstice, marking the time of year when the days begin to lengthen and the sun returns. Many of the customs associated with Yule, such as feasting and the Yule log, have roots in ancient agricultural practices that celebrated the rebirth of the sun and the renewal of life. Over time, Yule traditions have been integrated into Christmas celebrations, particularly in Western cultures. The association between Yule and various winter customs reflects the blending of pre-Christian pagan traditions with Christian observances, resulting in a rich tapestry of holiday practices that continue to be celebrated today.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,015, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.