
Elf
A small decorative object, often hung on a Christmas tree.
ornament
A sweet baked treat flavored with ginger and spices; can be cookies, biscuits, or decorative houses.
gingerbread
Jingle bells, jingle bells,
Jingle all the ____!
Oh what fun it is to ____
In a one-horse open ____!
way
ride
sleigh
Christmas smells
cinnamon
pine
gingerbread

candy cane
reindeer
A meeting of people, usually family or friends, for a social or holiday event.
gathering
Red wine heated with spices and fruit, traditionally served warm during winter celebrations.
Mulled wine
Silent night, holy night,
All is calm, all is ______;
Round yon Virgin, ______ and child,
Holy infant so tender and _____.
bright
mother
mild
Winter weather words
snowfall
frost
blizzard

tree topper

wreath
The tradition of singing festive songs—often door-to-door.
Caroling
A German loaf-shaped bread with dried fruit, nuts, and powdered sugar, often containing marzipan.
Stollen
Deck the halls with boughs of ____
Fa la la la la, la la la ____.
’Tis the ______ to be jolly,
Fa la la la la, la la la ____.
holly
la
season
la
Christmas foods (not mentioned before)
Roast turkey
Christmas pudding
Pannettone
Sugar cookies
Fruitcake

garland

Baubles
A large decorative sock hung up for Santa to fill with small gifts.
stocking
A small pastry filled with a mixture of dried fruits and spices (called “mincemeat”), associated with British Christmas traditions.
mince pie
Joy to the world, the Lord is ____!
Let earth receive her ____;
Let every heart prepare Him ____
And heaven and nature _____.
come
King
room
sing
Christmas plants
fir
poinsettia
holly
(mistletoe — extra)

Menorah

tinsel
The act of adorning something, especially with decorative objects or intricate Christmas motifs.
ornamentation
A creamy holiday drink made with milk, eggs, sugar, and spices; sometimes served with alcohol.
Eggnog
Away in a _____, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet _____.
manger
head
Christmas villains
Scrooge
Grinch
Krampus
Yule log