The CHRISTMAS season is a time of celebration and joy for many people around the world. It is typically celebrated from late December to early January and is associated with the Christian holiday of CHRISTMAS. Two words commonly used to describe the CHRISTMAS season are YULE and NOEL. YULE is an old Germanic festival that was celebrated during the winter solstice and is now often used as another word for CHRISTMAS. NOEL is a French word meaning 'CHRISTMAS' and is often used in carols and other festive songs.