Top 227 Christmas Words Listed by the Number of Letters (Curated & Ranked)

Cathy Desmet
Updated 12/26/2022
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
    15
    Down
    ::

    Eat

  2. Up
    13
    Down
    ::

    God

  3. Up
    13
    Down
    ::

    Joy

  4. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Ivy

  5. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Elf

  6. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Got

  7. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Red

  8. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Ice

  9. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Bow

  10. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Nod

  11. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Pew

  12. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Cap

  13. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Fun

  14. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Eve

    the night before Christmas

  15. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Pie

  16. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Kin

  17. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Fly

  18. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Tag

  19. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Toy

  20. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Ate

  21. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Box

  22. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Lap

  23. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Ask

  24. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Awe

  25. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Inn

  26. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Nap

  27. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    New

  28. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Fig

  29. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Ham

  30. Up
    -8
    Down
    ::

    Fir

    type of tree

  31. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Log

    as in “yule log”

  32. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Nob

    a traditional dried fruit treat

  33. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Sap

    as in tree sap

Four-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Kiss

    under the mistletoe

  2. Up
    7
    Down
    ::

    Bell

  3. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Gift

  4. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Holy

  5. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Tree

  6. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    King

  7. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Host

  8. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Baby

  9. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Sing

  10. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Book

  11. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Star

  12. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Game

  13. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Gold

  14. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Care

  15. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Bows

  16. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Cozy

  17. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Hung

  18. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Home

  19. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Pray

  20. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Snow

  21. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Call

  22. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Busy

  23. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Love

  24. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Mass

  25. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Magi

    the three kings

  26. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Lord

  27. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Calm

  28. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Card

  29. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Gave

  30. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Born

  31. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Hark

  32. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Good

  33. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Help

  34. Up
    -7
    Down
    ::

    Hang

  35. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Yule

  36. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Deer

  37. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Wish

  38. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Mary

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

Five-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    19
    Down
    ::

    Peace

  2. Up
    11
    Down
    ::

    Jolly

  3. Up
    12
    Down
    ::

    Music

  4. Up
    10
    Down
    ::

    Serve

  5. Up
    12
    Down
    ::

    Jesus

  6. Up
    13
    Down
    ::

    Merry

  7. Up
    12
    Down
    ::

    Grace

  8. Up
    10
    Down
    ::

    Share

  9. Up
    9
    Down
    ::

    Bells

  10. Up
    8
    Down
    ::

    Boots

  11. Up
    8
    Down
    ::

    Cards

  12. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Birth

  13. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Faith

  14. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Honor

  15. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Candy

  16. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Elves

  17. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Green

  18. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Aroma

  19. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Carol

  20. Up
    -5
    Down
    ::

    Unity

  21. Up
    -5
    Down
    ::

    Holly

  22. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    Myrrh

  23. Up
    -8
    Down
    ::

    Sales

  24. Up
    -12
    Down
    ::

    Praise

  25. Up
    -5
    Down
    ::

    Feast

  26. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Santa

  27. Up
    -27
    Down
    ::

    Hymns

Six-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    21
    Down
    ::

    Advent

  2. Up
    7
    Down
    ::

    Prayer

  3. Up
    16
    Down
    ::

    Grinch

  4. Up
    10
    Down
    ::

    Nutmeg

  5. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Winter

  6. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Sleigh

  7. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Eggnog

  8. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Giving

  9. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Angels

  10. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Wreath

  11. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Baking

  12. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Gloves

  13. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Topper

    a decoration placed at the top of the Christmas tree

  14. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Gather

  15. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Sacred

  16. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Infant

  17. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Unwrap

  18. Up
    -5
    Down
    ::

    Belief

  19. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Lights

  20. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Tinsel

  21. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Buying

  22. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Joseph

  23. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Season

  24. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Parade

  25. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Events

  26. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Carols

  27. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Frosty

  28. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Wishes

Seven-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Rooftop

  2. Up
    5
    Down
    ::

    Festive

  3. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Goodies

  4. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Scrooge

  5. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Scarves

  6. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Blitzen

  7. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Garland

  8. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Mittens

  9. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Newborn

  10. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Prancer

  11. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Worship

  12. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Antlers

  13. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Icicles

  14. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Rituals

  15. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Magical

  16. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Rudolph

  17. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Believe

  18. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Cookies

  19. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Rejoice

  20. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Sparkle

  21. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Helping

  22. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Caroler

  23. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Toyland

  24. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    Blessed

  25. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Embrace

  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
    16
    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
    2
    Down
    ::

    Blessing

  12. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Assemble

  13. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Greenery

  14. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Kindness

  15. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Shepherd

  16. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Trinkets

  17. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Folklore

  18. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Packages

  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
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Caroling

  26. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Reindeer

Nine-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    10
    Down
    ::

    Snowflake

  2. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Bethlehem

  3. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Mistletoe

  4. Up
    4
    Down
    ::

    Blessings

  5. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Innocence

  6. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Fireplace

  7. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Reverence

  8. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Ornaments

  9. Up
    2
    Down
    ::

    Fruitcake

  10. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Decorated

  11. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Nostalgia

  12. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Stockings

  13. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Gratitude

  14. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Partridge

  15. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Snowbound

  16. Up
    1
    Down
    ::

    Incarnate

  17. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Mincemeat

  18. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Trimmings

  19. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Tradition

  20. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Greetings

  21. Up
    -7
    Down
    ::

    Unselfish

Ten-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    12
    Down
    ::

    Nutcracker

  2. Up
    9
    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
    0
    Down
    ::

    Snowflakes

  10. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    Neighborly

  11. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Sentimental

  12. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Indulgence

  13. Up
    0
    Down
    ::

    Tannenbaum

    fir Christmas tree

  14. Up
    -2
    Down
    ::

    Illuminate

  15. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Fellowship

  16. Up
    -1
    Down
    ::

    Reflection

Eleven-Letter Christmas Words

  1. Up
    13
    Down
    ::

    Preparation

  2. Up
    6
    Down
    ::

    Decorations

  3. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Invitations

  4. Up
    3
    Down
    ::

    Sleighbells

  5. Up
    -4
    Down
    ::

    Reciprocity

  6. Up
    -5
    Down
    ::

    Gingerbread

  7. Up
    -3
    Down
    ::

    Hospitality

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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