When looking for words that describe Christmas, a wide assortment of words begin with the letter C. However, this is cheating a bit because many words start with “Christmas” and are followed by terms such as Eve, Day, and Dinner. In addition, though many word phrases begin with C, plenty of words are available that do not start with Christmas but are related to the festive holiday.
Here’s a list of Christmas words that start with the letter C, including their meanings:
Cakes
A sweet dessert made with a mixture of fat, eggs, sugar, flour, and other ingredients is baked. Sometimes cakes are iced and decorated, especially for Christmas Day.
Example: The cakes were baked and decorated for the upcoming cakewalk at the Christmas party.
Camaraderie
Having mutual trust and friendship among people you spend a lot of time with, such as a group of friends.
Example: We love celebrating our camaraderie and getting together every Christmas to go caroling.
Camels
Large, long-necked mammals, typically from an arid country with one or two humps on their backs, including the ones the Three Kings rode the night baby Jesus was born.
Example: The Three Kings rode to Bethlehem on camels to welcome the newborn baby Jesus.
Candlelight
A dim light provided by the flickering glow of candles, such as light in the room at Christmas dinner, was produced by candles.
Example: She walked the hallway of her home by candlelight to try to sneak up on Santa Claus.
Candles
A cylinder or block of molded wax with a central wick can be lit to produce light, such as the tradition of displaying candles in windows during Christmastime.
Example: Back in the day, they used to put candles on Christmas trees, which became a fire hazard, and that is why we now use strands of lights.
Candy Canes
A stick of sweet striped rock candy curved to resemble a walking stick and commonly hung from the Christmas tree.
Example: One of my favorite things is to sneak in a candy cane or two just before going to bed on Christmas Eve.
Cards
A piece of thick paper folded and decorated to be used as a greeting or mailed to someone for encouragement, birthday greetings, or another sentimental reminder, such as Christmas cards people send out every year.
Example: Though no one else in her family sends Christmas cards anymore, Julia still dedicated one evening every year to personalizing cards to friends and family.
Care
Doing what is necessary to ensure something is done well or to ensure the health, maintenance, protection, or welfare of someone or something.
Example: We made sure to hang our stockings with care because we didn’t want our presents to fall off the mantle and into the fireplace.
Carousel
A merry-go-round at a fair and a traditional Christmas gift for children in the late 1800s to early 1900s.
Example: We had so much fun riding the carousel during the Christmas festival we spent all of our money to continue riding it until the end of the event.
Caroler
A person who goes out during Christmas caroling or singing holiday songs to spread joy and cheer.
Example: The carolers were already out and about strolling the streets of downtown spreading their joy and singing everyone’s favorite Christmas carols.
Caroling
The activity of going around singing Christmas carols from door to door.
Example: This year, we went caroling after enjoying some hot cocoa and Christmas cookies when the town’s tree was lit downtown.
Carve
Cut up to produce smaller pieces, such as carving the turkey or Christmas ham.
Example: Dad started sharpening the knives, which meant he was about to carve the turkey, and we would enjoy Christmas dinner.
Chapel
A small building or dedicated room is used for Christian worship, which can be set in a school, hospital, or large private home and can be the place to gather for Christmas celebrations.
Example: Our family dressed up and ready to go to the chapel for this year’s Christmas service.
Cathedral
The principal church to which the bishop is typically attached.
Example: Everyone in the community gathered at the cathedral for Midnight Mass.
Celebration
The action of honoring or celebrating an important day or event.
Example: Christmas is always a time of celebration in our family, and we ensure we are always together.
Charity
Usually, an organization is set up to help assist and raise money for needy people; most of these organizations host toy drives during the Christmas season.
Example: We always love donating or volunteering our time at a local charity every Christmas to help others in need.
Charm
Being attractive or having an attractive characteristic or feature, such as the alluring nature of the holiday decorations.
Example: Our town has so much charm, especially when all the shops and buildings in the downtown square are decorated for Christmas.
Cheerful
Having a noticeably happy or optimistic attitude.
Example: Santa Claus always has a cheerfulness about him, which is why everyone looks forward to having him come to the Christmas party.
Cherished
To hold something or someone near and dear to your heart.
Example: The boy cherished the new bike he received for Christmas and couldn’t wait to show it off in the neighborhood to all of his friends.
Chestnuts
Glossy, stiff, brown edible nuts that develop within a bristly case and are often roasted and eaten during the Christmas season.
Example: Mom made sure the chestnuts were roasting to ensure they would be ready for company on Christmas Day.
Child
A son or daughter of a person who is any age.
Example: The child was so impatient waiting for Santa to arrive she snuck downstairs and fell asleep on the couch.
Children
A young person, typically before puberty, gets excited about Christmas and all the festivities.
Example: The children were excited to see Santa Claus and sat on the floor to hear him share stories from the North Pole.
Chilly
An uncomfortable and unpleasant cold temperature, especially during winter.
Example: It was starting to get chilly out, so we pulled out our ugly sweaters to wear on Christmas Day.
Chimney
The vertical pipe or channel directs the smoke up from the fireplace and out of the home through the roof.
Example: Before going to bed on Christmas Eve, we ensured all our stockings were hung from the chimney so Santa could fill them.
Chocolates
A food item is a solid block or pastes made from roasted and ground cacao seeds, which can be sweetened and served as a confectionery.
Example: Since our family believes chocolates are a food group, it is guaranteed there will be plenty of chocolate desserts at Christmas dinner.
Choir
A group of singers, especially those participating in church services and public performances.
Example: The Christmas choir was about ready to start caroling around the Christmas tree.
Christ
Another title or name used to reference Jesus.
Example: Christ was born in a quiet manger in the Town of Bethlehem, and today we celebrate his birthday on Christmas.
Christianity
A religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ or in its beliefs and practices.
Example: Christianity promotes the celebration of Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ.
Christians
A person who believes in Christianity or has received a Christian baptism.
Example: Many Christians gather on Christmas to celebrate the birth of Christ and spend time with friends and family.
Christmas
The time of year when the Christian belief of celebrating Christ’s birth is held on December 25 in the Western Church. However, many others celebrate Christmas as a time to gather with family, exchange presents, and enjoy fun, festive celebrations.
Example: Christmas is my favorite time of year because I get to spend time with friends and family while enjoying the many holiday festivities.
Church
A structure used for public Christian worship and is where Midnight Mass is held.
Example: We all hung around the church after Midnight Mass to see what everyone had planned for the rest of the Christmas holiday
Cinnamon
A spice that creates a strong aroma made from the peeled, dried, rolled bark of an Asian tree.
Example: I love the smell of cinnamon, and it always reminds me that Christmas is here.
Cloves
A dried tropical tree flower bud is often used as an aromatic spice.
Example: I love the smell of cloves, especially when cooked on our Christmas ham.
Cocoa
A powder from roasted and ground cacao seeds can make cookies, cakes, or hot beverages.
Example: My favorite Christmas memory is sitting by the fire, sipping hot cocoa, and reading a new book.
Cold
At a low temperature compared to the average human body temperature, such as a cold winter’s night.
Example: It was so cold last night that the sidewalks froze, making it nearly impossible to get into Grandma’s house for our family’s Christmas celebration.
Comet
One of Santa’s reindeer.
Example: Comet loved eggnog that he drank so much he didn’t know if he could fly Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve.
Comfort
Being in a physical state of ease and freedom from constraint or pain.
Example: We kept checking Grandpa’s comfort as we knew he was exhausted on Christmas Day.
Communication
The exchanging of information or ideas by speaking, writing, or another medium, such as discussing what to do on Christmas Day.
Example: We had lost communication with many of our family members. It was terrific to hear from them and plan a family reunion this Christmas.
Communion
A Christian church service, including bread and wine, is consecrated and shared.
Example: This year will be my first time sharing Communion during Midnight Mass.
Community
Several people living in the same place or having similar characteristics and beliefs.
Example: Everyone in the community gathered Thanksgiving weekend to witness the town’s Christmas tree lighting.
Companionship
A feeling of friendship or fellowship, such as friendly company during Christmas.
Example: Her companionship with friends at work ensured Josie would not be alone this Christmas, even though she was thousands of miles from home.
Compassion
Having sympathy or concern for the sufferings and misfortunes of others, such as feeling concerned for the homeless during the holiday season.
Example: Her abundance of compassion drives her to volunteer every year in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Confections
A delicately sweet dish often refers to desserts or other holiday delights.
Example: This year, instead of cooking a large Christmas dinner, we decided to have a dessert potluck, and everyone brought their favorite confections.
Cooking
Preparing food by mixing, combining, and heating ingredients, such as preparing Christmas dinner.
Example: Mom spent all day in the kitchen cooking Christmas dinner; it was finally time for her to relax and enjoy the holiday with the family.
Cookies
Baked goodies are made from sugar and crafted into various shapes based on family traditions and personal preferences, such as those left out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.
Example: This year, we decided to make Christmas Cookies in the shapes and designs of ugly sweaters.
Cool
Something that is of a reasonably low temperature, which can be experienced with snow.
Example: The room was a bit cool, so we decided to light the fire and enjoy some hot cocoa while we waited for Christmas dinner to be ready.
Cozy
A feeling of comfort or a soft covering, such as a sweater or blanket.
Example: My favorite thing on Christmas Eve is cuddling in front of the fireplace with a cozy blanket and sipping hot cocoa.
Crackers
Festive table decorations are holding a small gift, paper hat, or joke that makes a snapping sound when pulled open.
Example: We had so much fun popping the Christmas crackers that we decided to make it our family’s new Christmas tradition.
Cranberry
A small red berry is often used for cooking, including making a popular side dish for Christmas dinner.
Example: Everyone’s favorite side dish as Christmas dinner is Nana’s homemade cranberry sauce.
Crowd
Many people gathered at the same time and exact location, such as many people gathering for Midnight Mass at the community’s Catholic Church.
Example: The town’s Christmas decorations in the downtown area were so fabulous they attracted large crowds for many days leading up to Christmas Day.
Cupid
One of Santa’s reindeer.
Example: Cupid woke up more excited about their Christmas Eve run than Santa or the Elves were.
Customs
Traditional or widely accepted way of doing something that is often particular to a specific place, time, or society, such as a Christmas custom.
Example: Our family celebrates many customs of Christmas, such as decorating the tree, sharing presents, and singing carols around the fire.
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
52 Christmas Words That Start With B (List With Meanings)
