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Jan

One of intermediate order between angels and men.

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Christmas 70% connected

An annual church festival (December 25) and in some States a legal holiday, in memory of the birth of Christ, often celebrated by a particular church…

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Christmastide 70% connected

The season of Christmas.

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Epiphany 70% connected

An appearance, or a becoming manifest.

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New Year's Day 70% connected

the first day of a calendar year; the first day of January. Often colloquially abbreviated to New year's or new year.

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Noel 70% connected

Same as Nowel.

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Yule 70% connected

Christmas or Christmastide; the feast of the Nativity of our Savior.

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Yuletide 70% connected

Christmas time; Christmastide; the season of Christmas.

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January 92% connected

The first month of the year, containing thirty-one days.

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