Noel is a term signifying the holiday season, and it originates from the Latin verb "nasci," meaning "to be born". In the book of Ecclesiastes, the birth of Jesus is called "natalis," and a variation of this word, "nael," made its way into Old French as a reference to the Christmas season and later into Middle English as "nowel". The name Noel can also be used as a given name, traditionally given to children born over the Christmas period. The meaning of Noel has evolved over time. In French, "Noël" means "Christmas". It can also mean "good news," coming from the French phrase "bonnes nouvelles" ("good news"). Furthermore, Noel can refer to a birthday, as the French word "noël" comes from the Latin "natalis," meaning "birthday". Lastly, Noel can refer to a Christmas carol, as the word has been used in English to celebrate or share the good news of the birth of Jesus.
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