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Yuletide

yu·le·tide

UK/ˈjuːlˌtaɪd/ US/ˈjulˌtaɪd/ rare dated

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period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

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Though attested late (c. 1475), probably dates back to Old English *ġēoltīd (literally “Christmas season”). See there for more; equivalent to Yule + -tide.

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