what is noel

The word "Noel" has several meanings. It is borrowed from French and can be traced back to the Latin word "natalis," which means "birthday" or "of or relating to birth." In the context of Christmas, "Noel" can refer to a Christmas carol, the Christmas season, or the birth of Jesus. It is also used in the phrase "Joyeux Noel," which means "Merry Christmas" in French