Noël
December holiday, French
Noël is the French word for Christmas, borrowed into English for literary or festive effect: a joyous Noël to all.
It appears in Christmas carols and holiday greetings, lending a touch of tradition or elegance.
The word also serves as a given name, typically for someone born during the Christmas season.
Winter holiday period
- adventNotable arrival or emergence
- nativityState of being born
- epiphanySudden profound insight
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
merriment · revelry · wassail · merrymaking · cheer · joyous · jubilation · conviviality
Items given freely
- unwrapRemove outer covering
- giftwrapDecorative present covering
- ribbonsNarrow fabric strips
- bowsRespectful forward bends
giving · surprise · wishlist · toys · stocking stuffers · exchange · charity · donations
Woody perennial plant
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
- hollySpiny-leaved winter shrub
- ivyEvergreen climbing plant
mistletoe · poinsettia · wreath · garland · lights · baubles · star · angel
Frozen precipitation crystals
- frostThin ice coating
- fireplaceIndoor structure for burning
- chillCold sensation or relaxation
- solsticeDay of maximum tilt
icicles · woolens · mittens · cozy · blankets · cold · sleigh · snowy
Religious songs of worship
- choirOrganized group of singers
- singVocalize melodically
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
chorus · carolers · anthem · canticle · stanzas · verse · lyrics · soprano
Gathering after separation
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- kinshipState of being related
- relativesThose connected by blood
- householdDomestic unit of residents
traditions · togetherness · homecoming · generations · grandparents · children · loved ones · warmth
Elaborate ceremonial meal
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- turkeyWattled North American fowl
- hamCured pig thigh
- mince piesFruited Christmas pastries
pudding · stuffing · roast · panettone · stollen · gingerbread · mulled wine · eggnog
yuletide
Winter holiday period
feast · merriment · revelry · wassail · merrymaking · cheer · joyous · jubilation · conviviality · gaiety
presents
Items given freely
bows · giving · surprise · wishlist · toys · stocking stuffers · exchange · charity · donations · generosity
tree
Woody perennial plant
- ornamentsDecorative embellishments for display
- tinselMetallic decorative strips
- hollySpiny-leaved winter shrub
ivy · mistletoe · poinsettia · wreath · garland · lights · baubles · star · angel · nativity scene
snowflakes
Frozen precipitation crystals
solstice · icicles · woolens · mittens · cozy · blankets · cold · sleigh · snowy · frosty
hymns
Religious songs of worship
harmony · chorus · carolers · anthem · canticle · stanzas · verse · lyrics · soprano · alto
reunion
Gathering after separation
household · traditions · togetherness · homecoming · generations · grandparents · children · loved ones · warmth · hearth
feast
Elaborate ceremonial meal
mince pies · pudding · stuffing · roast · panettone · stollen · gingerbread · mulled wine · eggnog · cider
NoëlEaster
Resurrection commemoration day
Good Friday · Lent · Holy Week · Pentecost · Ash Wednesday
- Père NoëlFrance's yuletide figure