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
    25
    Down
    ::

    Joy

  2. Up
    14
    Down
    ::

    Eat

  3. Up
    9
    Down
    ::

    God

  4. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Awe

  5. Up
    8
    Down
    ::

    Elf

  6. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Box

  7. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Ice

  8. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Got

  9. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Bow

  10. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Red

  11. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Tag

  12. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Ivy

  13. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Kin

  14. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Eve

    the night before Christmas

  15. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Pew

  16. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Cap

  17. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Nod

  18. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Fun

  19. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Ask

  20. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Pie

  21. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Fly

  22. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Toy

  23. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Inn

  24. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Ate

  25. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Lap

  26. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Nob

    a traditional dried fruit treat

  27. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Nap

  28. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Ham

  29. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    New

  30. Up
    -6
    Down
    ::

    Fir

    type of tree

  31. Up
    -2
    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
    3
    Down
    ::

    Cozy

  2. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Tree

  3. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Bell

  4. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Holy

  5. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Gift

  6. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    King

  7. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Host

  8. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Kiss

    under the mistletoe

  9. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Snow

  10. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Sing

  11. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Baby

  12. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Book

  13. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Star

  14. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Gold

  15. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Care

  16. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Bows

  17. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Hung

  18. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Home

  19. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Pray

  20. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Game

  21. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Call

  22. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Busy

  23. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Love

  24. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Lord

  25. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Mass

  26. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Mary

  27. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Magi

    the three kings

  28. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Calm

  29. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Card

  30. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Gave

  31. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Born

  32. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Hark

  33. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Good

  34. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Help

  35. Up
    -7
    Down
    ::

    Hang

  36. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Yule

  37. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Deer

  38. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Wish

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

Five-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    16
    Down
    ::

    Peace

  2. Up
    11
    Down
    ::

    Jolly

  3. Up
    12
    Down
    ::

    Jesus

  4. Up
    11
    Down
    ::

    Music

  5. Up
    9
    Down
    ::

    Serve

  6. Up
    12
    Down
    ::

    Merry

  7. Up
    10
    Down
    ::

    Grace

  8. Up
    9
    Down
    ::

    Share

  9. Up
    8
    Down
    ::

    Boots

  10. Up
    8
    Down
    ::

    Bells

  11. Up
    7
    Down
    ::

    Cards

  12. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Birth

  13. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Candy

  14. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Faith

  15. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Honor

  16. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Elves

  17. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Green

  18. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Aroma

  19. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Carol

  20. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    Holly

  21. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Santa

  22. Up
    -6
    Down
    ::

    Unity

  23. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Feast

  24. Up
    -13
    Down
    ::

    Praise

  25. Up
    -5
    Down
    ::

    Myrrh

  26. Up
    -10
    Down
    ::

    Sales

  27. Up
    -32
    Down
    ::

    Hymns

Six-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    22
    Down
    ::

    Advent

  2. Up
    17
    Down
    ::

    Grinch

  3. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Sleigh

  4. Up
    10
    Down
    ::

    Nutmeg

  5. Up
    7
    Down
    ::

    Winter

  6. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Prayer

  7. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Frosty

  8. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Joseph

  9. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Eggnog

  10. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Wreath

  11. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Giving

  12. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Angels

  13. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Topper

    a decoration placed at the top of the Christmas tree

  14. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Baking

  15. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Gloves

  16. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Gather

  17. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Lights

  18. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Sacred

  19. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Tinsel

  20. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Infant

  21. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Unwrap

  22. Up
    -5
    Down
    ::

    Belief

  23. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Buying

  24. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Wishes

  25. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Events

  26. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Parade

  27. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Season

  28. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Carols

Seven-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Rooftop

  2. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Blitzen

  3. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Prancer

  4. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Goodies

  5. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Festive

  6. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Worship

  7. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Icicles

  8. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Scrooge

  9. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Garland

  10. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Mittens

  11. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Newborn

  12. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Antlers

  13. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Rejoice

  14. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Scarves

  15. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Rituals

  16. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Magical

  17. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Rudolph

  18. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Believe

  19. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Cookies

  20. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Sparkle

  21. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Helping

  22. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Caroler

  23. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Embrace

  24. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Blessed

  25. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Toyland

  26. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Angelic

  27. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Excited

  28. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    Deliver

  29. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Candles

  30. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Glitter

  31. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Tidings

Eight-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    19
    Down
    ::

    Nativity

  2. Up
    15
    Down
    ::

    Snowfall

  3. Up
    7
    Down
    ::

    Exchange

  4. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Stuffing

  5. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Dressing

  6. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Memories

  7. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Decorate

  8. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Occasion

  9. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Laughter

  10. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Wrapping

  11. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Blessing

  12. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Packages

  13. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Assemble

  14. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Greenery

  15. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Kindness

  16. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Shepherd

  17. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Trinkets

  18. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Folklore

  19. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    December

  20. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Stocking

  21. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Libation

    holiday drinks

  22. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Heavenly

  23. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Reunions

  24. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Carolers

  25. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Caroling

  26. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Reindeer

Nine-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    13
    Down
    ::

    Snowflake

  2. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Stockings

  3. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Bethlehem

  4. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Blessings

  5. Up
    7
    Down
    ::

    Mistletoe

  6. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Decorated

  7. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Innocence

  8. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Fireplace

  9. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Ornaments

  10. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Reverence

  11. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Fruitcake

  12. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Gratitude

  13. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Snowbound

  14. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Nostalgia

  15. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Partridge

  16. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Incarnate

  17. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Mincemeat

  18. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Tradition

  19. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Trimmings

  20. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Greetings

  21. Up
    -9
    Down
    ::

    Unselfish

Ten-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    13
    Down
    ::

    Nutcracker

  2. Up
    10
    Down
    ::

    Peppermint

  3. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Poinsettia

  4. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Observance

  5. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Luminosity

    Christmas lights

  6. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Meaningful

  7. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Jubilation

  8. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Triumphant

  9. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Neighborly

  10. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Sentimental

  11. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Reflection

  12. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Snowflakes

  13. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Tannenbaum

    fir Christmas tree

  14. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Illuminate

  15. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Fellowship

  16. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Indulgence

Eleven-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    14
    Down
    ::

    Preparation

  2. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Decorations

  3. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Invitations

  4. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Sleighbells

  5. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Gingerbread

  6. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Nutcrackers

  7. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Poinsettias

  8. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Candlelight

  9. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Cranberries

    often eaten during the holiday season

  10. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Tannenbaume

    plural form of the German term for Christmas trees

  11. Up
    -5
    Down
    ::

    Reciprocity

  12. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Hospitality

  13. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Ceremonious

    a grand occasion

Twelve-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Bedazzlement

    feeling impressed by the beauty of the lights and decorations

  2. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Anticipation

    excitement

  3. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Togetherness

    spending time with loved ones

  4. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Illumination

    brightness of the Christmas lights

  5. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Gingerbreads

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

  6. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Celebrations

    holiday parties

  7. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Reminiscence

    reflecting on holiday memories

  8. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    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).


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