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yule

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as in Christmas

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Recent Examples of yule And in fact, telling ghost stories was a tradition, probably around a roaring fire, during the yule in Victorian times. — David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2025 Decorate a yule log, search for hidden ones, and gather around the campfire for s’mores, cider, and a special wish-burning tradition. — Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 10 Dec. 2025 Netflix is throwing three new virtual yule logs into its holiday streaming queue. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025 For a seasonal sweet treat with Parisian flair, try the traditional Bûche de Noël, the French version of a yule log cake. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for yule

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Dennis Messner said that Otto Construction used to buy Christmas presents for its employees from Hollywood Hardware.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
As Orion's Belt and the bright stars of winter appear in the east just after an early sunset, telescopes are added to Christmas lists.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 June 2026

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No such fun at the WBD Xmas press drinks in London, which were canceled at the last minute.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025
Nelson has also released 1994’s Christmas With Willie Nelson, 1997’s Hill Country Christmas, and 1995’s Pancho, Lefty, and Rudolph, a collaborative Xmas album with Merle Haggard.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2025

Definition of Xmas

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In the end the storybook house got its Christmas debut, with neighboring church bells, sheep, and a nativity scene for revelers.

— Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
Cicero, originally from Scicli, suggests bookmarking the Church of San Bartolomeo’s Neapolitan nativity, or the curious Cristo con la gonnella.

— Jenn Rice, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026

Definition of nativity

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