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

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!

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Three-Letter Christmas Words

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Joy
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Eat
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Awe
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God
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Elf
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Nob
a traditional dried fruit treat
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Red
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Ivy
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Eve
the night before Christmas
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Fir
type of tree
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Fig
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Log
as in “yule log”
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Sap
as in tree sap

Four-Letter Christmas Words

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Tree
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Cozy
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Holy
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King
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Host
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Kiss
under the mistletoe
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Snow
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Sing
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Baby
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Star
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Bows
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Home
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Lord
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Mass
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Mary
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Magi
the three kings
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Gave
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Born
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Help
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Yule
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Deer
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Wish

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

Five-Letter Christmas Words

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Peace
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Jolly
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Serve
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Jesus
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Music
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Grace
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Birth
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Candy
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Faith
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Elves
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Santa
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Honor
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Aroma
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Carol
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Unity
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Holly
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Sales
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Feast
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Praise
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Myrrh
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Hymns

Six-Letter Christmas Words

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Sleigh
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Advent
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Grinch
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Nutmeg
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Winter
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Angels
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Prayer
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Frosty
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Eggnog
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Wreath
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Giving
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Topper
a decoration placed at the top of the Christmas tree
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Gloves
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Gather
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Lights
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Baking
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Tinsel
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Infant
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Unwrap
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Belief
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Buying
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Wishes
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Events
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Joseph
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Parade
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Season
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Carols

Seven-Letter Christmas Words

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Blitzen
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Prancer
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Goodies
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Festive
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Rooftop
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Worship
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Icicles
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Rituals
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Scrooge
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Garland
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Mittens
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Newborn
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Antlers
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Rejoice
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Rudolph
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Scarves
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Magical
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Believe
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Cookies
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Sparkle
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Helping
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Caroler
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Embrace
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Blessed
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Toyland
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Angelic
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Excited
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Deliver
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Candles
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Glitter
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Tidings

Eight-Letter Christmas Words

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Nativity
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Snowfall
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Exchange
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Stuffing
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Dressing
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Memories
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Occasion
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Decorate
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Laughter
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Shepherd
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Wrapping
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Blessing
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Packages
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Assemble
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Greenery
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Kindness
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Trinkets
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Folklore
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December
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Libation
holiday drinks
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Heavenly
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Reunions
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Stocking
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Carolers
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Caroling
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Reindeer

Nine-Letter Christmas Words

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Snowflake
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Stockings
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Bethlehem
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Blessings
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Mistletoe
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Decorated
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Innocence
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Nostalgia
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Fireplace
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Ornaments
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Reverence
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Fruitcake
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Gratitude
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Snowbound
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Tradition
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Partridge
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Incarnate
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Mincemeat
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Greetings
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Trimmings
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Unselfish

Ten-Letter Christmas Words

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Peppermint
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Nutcracker
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Poinsettia
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Observance
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Luminosity
Christmas lights
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Meaningful
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Jubilation
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Triumphant
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Neighborly
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Sentimental
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Reflection
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Snowflakes
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Tannenbaum
fir Christmas tree
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Illuminate
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Fellowship
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Indulgence

Eleven-Letter Christmas Words

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Preparation
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Decorations
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Candlelight
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Invitations
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Sleighbells
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Gingerbread
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Nutcrackers
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Poinsettias
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Tannenbaume
plural form of the German term for Christmas trees
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Reciprocity
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Hospitality
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Ceremonious
a grand occasion
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Cranberries
often eaten during the holiday season

Twelve-Letter Christmas Words

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Bedazzlement
feeling impressed by the beauty of the lights and decorations
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Anticipation
excitement
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Togetherness
spending time with loved ones
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Illumination
brightness of the Christmas lights
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Gingerbreads
sweet treats like cookies and cake made with ginger and honey or molasses
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Celebrations
holiday parties
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Reminiscence
reflecting on holiday memories
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Frankincense
one of the gifts of the wise men

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).