Top 241 Christmas Words Listed by the Number of Letters (Curated & Ranked)

Living room decorated for Christmas

A simple three-letter word like elf or nine-letter word like Bethlehem can immediately bring to mind the sights, sounds, and feelings of Christmas.

Even in the summer, single words have the power to evoke special memories, especially when it comes to yearly holidays.

Below, we have compiled a list of words that come to mind at Christmas (sorted by the number of letters). Scroll past the list for a Christmas-related activity!

Three-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    22
    Down
    ::

    Joy

  2. Up
    9
    Down
    ::

    Box

  3. Up
    15
    Down
    ::

    Elf

  4. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Inn

  5. Up
    11
    Down
    ::

    God

  6. Up
    11
    Down
    ::

    Eat

  7. Up
    8
    Down
    ::

    Ice

  8. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Awe

  9. Up
    8
    Down
    ::

    Bow

  10. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Eve

    the night before Christmas

  11. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Fly

  12. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Ask

  13. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Kin

  14. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Red

  15. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Got

  16. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Pie

  17. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Toy

  18. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Ivy

  19. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Pew

  20. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Fun

  21. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Cap

  22. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Nod

  23. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Tag

  24. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Ham

  25. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Lap

  26. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Ate

  27. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    New

  28. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Nob

    a traditional dried fruit treat

  29. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Nap

  30. Up
    -5
    Down
    ::

    Fir

    type of tree

  31. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Fig

  32. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Log

    as in “yule log”

  33. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Sap

    as in tree sap

Four-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    King

  2. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Cozy

  3. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Gold

  4. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Tree

  5. Up
    8
    Down
    ::

    Bell

  6. Up
    7
    Down
    ::

    Gift

  7. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Holy

  8. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Baby

  9. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Host

  10. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Kiss

    under the mistletoe

  11. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Care

  12. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Good

  13. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Bows

  14. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Wish

  15. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Star

  16. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Sing

  17. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Pray

  18. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Snow

  19. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Mary

  20. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Hung

  21. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Hark

  22. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Love

  23. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Home

  24. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Born

  25. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Lord

  26. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Book

  27. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Magi

    the three kings

  28. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Game

  29. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Busy

  30. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Mass

  31. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Gave

  32. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Deer

  33. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Call

  34. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Card

  35. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Help

  36. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Calm

  37. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Yule

  38. Up
    -9
    Down
    ::

    Hang

See more options in our complete list of four-letter Christmas words.

Five-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    54
    Down
    ::

    Peace

  2. Up
    15
    Down
    ::

    Music

  3. Up
    13
    Down
    ::

    Serve

  4. Up
    11
    Down
    ::

    Cards

  5. Up
    11
    Down
    ::

    Jolly

  6. Up
    12
    Down
    ::

    Grace

  7. Up
    12
    Down
    ::

    Jesus

  8. Up
    10
    Down
    ::

    Share

  9. Up
    9
    Down
    ::

    Bells

  10. Up
    9
    Down
    ::

    Boots

  11. Up
    9
    Down
    ::

    Merry

  12. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Birth

  13. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Elves

  14. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Candy

  15. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Faith

  16. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Honor

  17. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Santa

  18. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Green

  19. Up
    -5
    Down
    ::

    Aroma

  20. Up
    -5
    Down
    ::

    Holly

  21. Up
    -6
    Down
    ::

    Sales

  22. Up
    -7
    Down
    ::

    Unity

  23. Up
    -6
    Down
    ::

    Feast

  24. Up
    -6
    Down
    ::

    Carol

  25. Up
    -9
    Down
    ::

    Myrrh

  26. Up
    -19
    Down
    ::

    Praise

  27. Up
    -132
    Down
    ::

    Hymns

Six-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    20
    Down
    ::

    Advent

  2. Up
    16
    Down
    ::

    Grinch

  3. Up
    9
    Down
    ::

    Winter

  4. Up
    9
    Down
    ::

    Nutmeg

  5. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Gloves

  6. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Sleigh

  7. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Eggnog

  8. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Giving

  9. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Wreath

  10. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Prayer

  11. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Angels

  12. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Topper

    a decoration placed at the top of the Christmas tree

  13. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Joseph

  14. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Infant

  15. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Gather

  16. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Frosty

  17. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Events

  18. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Baking

  19. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Sacred

  20. Up
    -5
    Down
    ::

    Belief

  21. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Tinsel

  22. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Buying

  23. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Wishes

  24. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Season

  25. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Carols

  26. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Lights

  27. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Parade

  28. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Unwrap

Seven-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    7
    Down
    ::

    Blitzen

  2. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Prancer

  3. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Icicles

  4. Up
    8
    Down
    ::

    Rudolph

  5. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Festive

  6. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Antlers

  7. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Rooftop

  8. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Scrooge

  9. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Mittens

  10. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Worship

  11. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Rejoice

  12. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Scarves

  13. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Garland

  14. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Magical

  15. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Newborn

  16. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Believe

  17. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Goodies

  18. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Cookies

  19. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Rituals

  20. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Helping

  21. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Sparkle

  22. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Caroler

  23. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Glitter

  24. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Toyland

  25. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Embrace

  26. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Blessed

  27. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Excited

  28. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Tidings

  29. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    Deliver

  30. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Angelic

  31. Up
    -6
    Down
    ::

    Candles

Eight-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    21
    Down
    ::

    Nativity

  2. Up
    16
    Down
    ::

    Snowfall

  3. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Stuffing

  4. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Dressing

  5. Up
    7
    Down
    ::

    Memories

  6. Up
    7
    Down
    ::

    Exchange

  7. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Occasion

  8. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Decorate

  9. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Laughter

  10. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Blessing

  11. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Wrapping

  12. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Packages

  13. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Greenery

  14. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Kindness

  15. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Shepherd

  16. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Assemble

  17. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Folklore

  18. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Libation

    holiday drinks

  19. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Heavenly

  20. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Trinkets

  21. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    December

  22. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Reunions

  23. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Carolers

  24. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Reindeer

  25. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Stocking

  26. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    Caroling

Nine-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    15
    Down
    ::

    Snowflake

  2. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Decorated

  3. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Innocence

  4. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Nostalgia

  5. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Stockings

  6. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Blessings

  7. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Fruitcake

  8. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Bethlehem

  9. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Fireplace

  10. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Mistletoe

  11. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Ornaments

  12. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Reverence

  13. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Gratitude

  14. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Snowbound

  15. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Tradition

  16. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Partridge

  17. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Incarnate

  18. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Greetings

  19. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Mincemeat

  20. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Trimmings

  21. Up
    -11
    Down
    ::

    Unselfish

Ten-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    13
    Down
    ::

    Peppermint

  2. Up
    12
    Down
    ::

    Nutcracker

  3. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Poinsettia

  4. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Observance

  5. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Triumphant

  6. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Meaningful

  7. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Luminosity

    Christmas lights

  8. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Tannenbaum

    fir Christmas tree

  9. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Reflection

  10. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Neighborly

  11. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Sentimental

  12. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Snowflakes

  13. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Jubilation

  14. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Illuminate

  15. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Indulgence

  16. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Fellowship

Eleven-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    16
    Down
    ::

    Preparation

  2. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Nutcrackers

  3. Up
    8
    Down
    ::

    Decorations

  4. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Sleighbells

  5. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Candlelight

  6. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Tannenbaume

    plural form of the German term for Christmas trees

  7. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Gingerbread

  8. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Invitations

  9. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Poinsettias

  10. Up
    -6
    Down
    ::

    Reciprocity

  11. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    Hospitality

  12. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Ceremonious

    a grand occasion

  13. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Cranberries

    often eaten during the holiday season

Twelve-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Anticipation

    excitement

  2. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Celebrations

    holiday parties

  3. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Bedazzlement

    feeling impressed by the beauty of the lights and decorations

  4. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Frankincense

    one of the gifts of the wise men

  5. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Gingerbreads

    sweet treats like cookies and cake made with ginger and honey or molasses

  6. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Illumination

    brightness of the Christmas lights

  7. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Togetherness

    spending time with loved ones

  8. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Reminiscence

    reflecting on holiday memories

For more Christmas words and phrases, see our alphabetical list of more than 400 Christmas-related terms.

Activity: Exploring Christmas Folklore and Traditions

We’re all familiar with the basic story of Santa Claus, but there is a lot of other folklore related to Christmas worldwide.

For a fun activity other than singing carols and decking the halls, explore international Christmas folklore!

This activity works best with a group of family or friends. Have each person choose a country that celebrates Christmas, such as Mexico, Germany, Romania, Iceland, or Malta. Look into whether that country has any Christmas-related folklore or legends.

You can also look into that country’s Christmas traditions, such as the types of festivals it holds (if any), how families decorate their homes, and what food is traditionally served at Christmas.

No one wants to do homework for the holiday season, so you don’t have to research rigorously. A quick web search or Wikipedia browse will bring you plenty of information about worldwide Christmas traditions.

Share your findings with the group, or for an added interactive element, bring one of that country’s traditions to life!

You can make one of the typical Christmas dishes from the country you choose, turn off the lights and share the spooky story of a Christmas monster, or follow a unique gift exchange tradition like Iceland’s Jolabokaflod (a Christmas book exchange).


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