The CHRISTMAS season is a time of celebration and joy for many people around the world. It is a period that begins four Sundays before CHRISTMAS Day and ends on Epiphany, which is celebrated on January 6th. During this season, many people celebrate with traditions such as decorating their homes, exchanging gifts, and attending religious services. Commonly used words to describe the CHRISTMAS season include YULE, which is an old Germanic festival celebrated around the winter solstice, YULETIDE, which is a term used to describe the entire CHRISTMAS season, NOEL, which is French for 'CHRISTMAS', and ADVENT, which is the period of preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ.