Good tidings are a phrase used to express joy and happiness, often associated with the Christmas season. The term 'good tidings' can be found in the Bible, and is often used to refer to the message of Jesus' birth. The crossword solution for the term 'good tidings' is 'EVANGEL, ' which is a Greek word meaning 'good news.' An evangelist is someone who preaches the gospel, or good news, of Jesus Christ.