Decorations & Symbols
Shiny strands used to decorate Christmas trees.
A sweet, creamy holiday drink made with eggs and milk.
eggnog
The historical figure behind Santa Claus.
Saint Nicholas
Singing Christmas songs door-to-door
Caroling
Traditional Christmas songs like "Silent Night".
carols
Decorative items hung on the Christmas tree.
ornaments
Warm spiced wine, popular in Europe at Christmas.
mulled wine
A snowman character from a famous Christmas song.
Frosty the Snowman
Kiss under this plant with white berries
mistletoe
This word means Christmas and appears in songs like "The First _________ ".
Noel
Round glass or plastic decorations for the tree.
baubles
A dense and heavy cake filled with dried fruits and nuts.
fruitcake
The red-nosed reindeer who leads Santa’s sleigh.
Rudolph
This calendar counts down the days until Christmas.
Advent calendar
An old-fashioned word for the Christmas season.
Yuletide
A round decoration made of evergreen branches, hung on doors.
wreath
Spiced cookies often shaped like houses or people.
gingerbread
Santa’s helpers who make toys at the North Pole.
elves
Originally a large log burned in the fireplace, now also a cake.
Yule log
A common phrase in Christmas songs and cards wishing harmony.
Peace on Earth
A plant with red berries and spiky green leaves, used Christmas decorations.
holly
A red-and-white striped peppermint candy shaped like a cane.
candy cane
This character is often shown as Santa’s cheerful companion, but not a reindeer.
elf
This display shows the birth of Jesus with figures of Mary, Joseph, and animals.
Nativity scene
A holiday greeting often used in cards.
Season's Greetings