The holiday season is synonymous with many words that evoke feelings of joy, nostalgia, and warmth. Christmas days, in particular, brings to mind images of family gatherings, Christmas trees, and exchanging gifts. The season is also known as Yuletide, Yule, Noel, Advent season, and festive season. Yuletide and Yule refer to the period between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, which was traditionally celebrated by Germanic tribes. Noel is the French word for Christmas, and Advent season is the four weeks leading up to Christmas Day. The festive season encompasses all the holidays celebrated during December, such as Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Whatever word you choose to describe this time of year, it is a time for love, togetherness, and giving.