Christmas Seasons are two terms that refer to the festive period around Christmas time. The first term, 'Noels', is derived from the French word for Christmas carols and is used to refer to the period of celebration leading up to Christmas Day. The second term, 'Yules', is an Old English term for the 12 days of Christmas, beginning on Christmas Day and ending on Epiphany. Both terms are used to refer to the festive period around Christmas time.