Christmas is a fantastic time of year; many people have fun, festive traditions. Several words associated with Christmas begin with the letter B and can be used to create fun activities for family gatherings. Hopefully, this list of letters starting with B can help you make some magical memories this Christmas.
Here’s a list of Christmas words that start with the letter B, including their meanings:
Babe
A tiny baby, such as the babe in a manger, which is one of the reasons we celebrate Christmas.
Example: Christ is the babe everyone celebrates for Christmas and the meaning behind the season for Christians.
Baby
A very young child is often referred to as a newborn or child under the age of one, such as baby Jesus.
Example: It was an exciting time because it was the baby’s first Christmas and her parents were beyond excited.
Bag
A container made of a flexible or paper-like material used to contain a gift as a replacement for wrapping paper.
Example: To save time wrapping presents, we placed all presents in a gift bag this Christmas.
Baker
A person who makes cakes and bread as a profession, such as making holiday cakes.
Example: This year, mom decided to let the town’s baker make her Christmas sweets and treats to put on the dessert table.
Baking
To heat or cook an item without direct exposure to a flame often used to create sugary goodies.
Example: Mom and the kids started baking cookies in preparation for all the Christmas festivities.
Band
A group of musicians who typically learn and play music together in harmony and often perform at public appearances during the holiday season.
Example: The band was excited to be a part of this year’s Macy’s Day Parade and could not believe they would perform for millions of television viewers.
Barber
A person who cuts hair, typically men’s hair and is commonly visited before the holiday season.
Example: It has been so long since Santa had a haircut and beard trim; Mrs. Claus thought it was time he saw the barber.
Bauble
A small, decorative decoration or trinket, such as an ornament.
Example: The Christmas tree was decorated with glittering lights and shimmering baubles.
Bazaar
A market is often held in a Middle Eastern country but can also be used to describe a local Christmas market featuring crafts, decorations, and other holiday items.
Example: Thanksgiving weekend marked the first of many Christmas bazaars and plenty of opportunities to purchase unique, handmade gifts.
Beard
Growth of hair on a man’s face and cheeks, such as Santa’s white beard.
Example: Fred, at the end of the block, had a fluffy white beard, and all the kids in the neighborhood thought he was Santa Claus.
Beautiful
Aesthetically pleasing to the mind or senses, such as a gorgeous Christmas tree.
Example: The freshly baked cookies for Santa looked beautifully decorated and smelled delicious.
Beauty
A combination of qualities that is aesthetically pleasing to the mind and senses.
Example: The turkey my dad and brother shot for Christmas Day dinner was beautiful.
Beginning
The point when something starts to exist, such as the start of the holiday season.
Example: When we see the Christmas decorations go up throughout the town, we know it is the beginning of the holiday season.
Belief
The trust, faith, and confidence we place in someone or something, such as believing in Santa Claus.
Example: Her belief that she was a good girl all year long excited Sylvia for Christmas Day morning.
Believably
Capable of being believed or within the realm of possibilities, such as the possibility of Santa Claus being honest.
Example: The children acted believable that Santa delivered their Christmas presents when they knew it was their parents who put the gifts under the tree.
Bell
A hollow object with a clanger inside that would create a ringing sound when swung, such as the bell in a church tower.
Example: The church bell rang as we all gathered to enter the chapel for Midnight Mass.
Beloved
A dearly loved person or thing, such as a child, parent, or pet.
Example: We believe that our beloved pets are a part of the family, which is why they also get Christmas presents.
Benevolence
The quality of being kind and having the well-being of others in mind, such as volunteering at Christmas time.
Example: His cheery, calm mannerisms suggested he was a man of deep benevolence, and no one was surprised when he volunteered at the soup kitchen.
Benevolently
Doing something in a way that is kind or helpful, such as volunteering to distribute presents at Christmas time.
Example: Santa smiled benevolently at me, which assured me I was on his list of good boys and girls.
Bestowed
To present a gift to another person, such as when Santa gives gifts out to children at Christmas.
Example: Jonny bestowed a gift on me, which felt like an honor he was thinking of me during Christmas.
Bethlehem
A town on the West Bank of Jerusalem and is the birthplace of Jesus.
Example: Every Christmas, I wonder what it was like to live in Bethlehem around the time Jesus was born.
Biblical
Something that is continued or related to the bible, such as the celebration of Jesus’s birthday.
Example: The pastor used various Biblical verses during his Midnight Mass sermon.
Birth
The emergence of a baby from its mother, such as the birth of Baby Jesus.
Example: I feel sorry for my friend because the day of her birth fell on Christmas, which means she gets fewer presents for her birthday.
Birthplace
A location where someone is born, such as Bethlem, was where Baby Jesus was born.
Example: It is believed that the birthplace of a Christmas-type celebration dates back to old Roman times.
Blessed
Something that is made holy, such as a sacrament or cross.
Example: I was so excited to see my Grandmother give me her rosary blessed by the Pope as my Christmas present.
Blessedly
Doing something in a blessed or holy manner, such as being a good person during the holiday season and helping others.
Example: After waiting all year, the time for Santa Claus has blessedly come and tomorrow is Christmas Day.
Blessedness
The ultimate state of being blessed with divine favor.
Example: Christmas time is the ultimate time of blessedness, especially when everyone in the family can come together at the same time and place.
Blessing
A prayer asking for God’s favor, such as a blessing, before eating Christmas dinner.
Example: Tyler was old enough this year that dad asked him to give the blessing before eating Christmas dinner.
Blissfully
In a manner that is characterized by extreme joy or happiness.
Example: Mrs. Claus blissfully helped her husband prepare for his Christmas Eve run, delivering presents.
Blitzen
One of Santa’s reindeer.
Example: Do not let Blitzen fool you; he is a maniac on the dance floor and is ready to celebrate after helping Santa deliver presents.
Boisterously
Being marked by something that is expressively loud and full of high spirits, such as Santa’s loud laugh.
Example: My brother’s boisterously loud laugh made others in the room think Santa had arrived early.
Boots
A heavy-duty shoe that you wear on your feet to protect you from snow and the effects of cold temperatures.
Example: It was snowing on Christmas morning, so the kids put on their new boots and went out to play in the snow, building snowmen and having snowball fights.
Born
Being brought into existence or having a natural ability to do something.
Example: Since he was a young lad, the person who became Santa knew he was born to bring joy to good boys and girls.
Bough
A large branch of a tree that can be decorated for Christmas.
Example: I added large blinking lights to the bough of the tree in my front yard to help make my house look decorated for Christmas.
Bountiful
A large quantity or an abundance of food, such as a large Christmas dinner spread.
Example: The kids were so excited by the bountiful amount of presents waiting for them on Christmas morning.
Bountifully
To have something in a large quantity or an abundant supply of something.
Example: The snow was bountifully falling on Christmas morning, and we thought it would never melt.
Bountifulness
Being generous, such as the amount someone may donate to a local charity during the holiday season.
Example: Thanks to the bountifulness of our employer’s generosity in giving Christmas bonuses, we were able to take that Hawaii vacation and avoid the snow this year.
Bows
A ribbon or string that can be tied in knots, such as bows wrapped around a package.
Example: Grandma does not buy the stick on bows for Christmas, instead, she wraps all of our presents with ribbon.
Box
A container with flat sides, typically made of cardboard and in a square shape, such as a gift box.
Example: It was near impossible to find a box for dad’s Christmas present, but at the last minute, we found one.
Bright
Giving off or reflecting a lot of light, such as shining Christmas tree lights.
Example: The North Star was shining bright; it was easily identifiable among all the other stars in the sky.
Brightly
In a manner that gives off or reflects much light, such as Christmas tree lights.
Example: The lights on the Christmas tree shone brightly and sparkled as they reflected off the shimmering ice below.
Brilliant
A bright or radiant light, often of color, such as Christmas tree lights.
Example: The brilliant manner in which the lights on the tree shimmered; it was not a surprise when we learned that dad used twice as many Christmas lights as usual.
Brilliantly
To be done in a very bright or dazzling way, such as the beautiful way a home can be decorated for Christmas.
Example: The Christmas tree was brilliantly decorated with everything from traditional holiday decor to unique, modern decorative ornaments.
Briskly
To do something active, quick, or energetic, such as walking briskly when it is cold outside.
Example: We walked briskly through the snow to get to the car after Christmas shopping at the mall.
Brother
A man or boy is related to another person with the same parents.
Example: Luckily, I know I am on Santa’s nice list, but I think my brother might be on his naughty list.
Brotherhood
The relationship between brothers, such as how Elves bond with one another.
Example: There was a brotherhood among the Elves as they prepared Santa for his Christmas Eve delivery run and then celebrated together.
Brotherly
Showing affection and concern for another, such as brotherly love.
Example: He and I had such a brotherly bond we bought each other the same Christmas gift.
Bug (as in Humbug)
To annoy or pester another person and often used as part of the catchphrase associated with Ebenezer Scrooge.
Example: Timmy didn’t mean to bug his dad about opening the Christmas presents, but he eventually forced his dad to exclaim “humbug” as he grouchily walked away.
Busily
In a very active way, such as how the elves work in the days just before Christmas Eve.
Example: Steve forgot to shop for his wife’s Christmas present because he was busily shopping on Christmas Eve.
Bustling
A place with a lot of activity, such as the shopping malls during the holiday season.
Example: In the final hours before closing for Christmas, the office was bustling with everyone trying to get all their work completed before going home to be with their families.
Busy
Staying occupied and having a great deal of things to do, such as being busy cooking Christmas dinner.
Example: Everyone was so busy getting ready for Christmas, no one noticed it had been snowing outside and we could finally go for a snowmobile ride.
Buying
To obtain something in exchange for payment, such as buying Christmas presents.
Example: With all the holiday spending and mom buying everything she sees, there will be no lack of presents under the Christmas tree this year.
Christmas Words From A-Z
Here’s each list of Christmas words from the letters A to Z:
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
46 Christmas Words That Start With A (List With Meanings)
