The Festive Season is a period of celebration and joy that occurs around the winter holidays. It is typically associated with two words: NOEL and YULE. NOEL is derived from the French phrase 'les bonnes nouvelles' which means 'the good news' and is often used to refer to the birth of Jesus Christ. YULE is an old Germanic festival that was celebrated during the winter solstice and is now associated with Christmas. Both NOEL and YULE are used to describe the festive season and the joyous celebrations that occur during this time.