Looking for Christmas words that start with V? This collection includes festive terms, winter vocabulary, food words, and everyday words you can use in Christmas sentences. Each entry has a meaning and an example to help with cards, stories, classroom tasks, or word games.
Here’s a list of Christmas words that start with the letter V, including their meanings:
Choosing Words for Your Activity
For a quick starting set, try Vixen, Virgin Mary, Vigil, Verse, Voices, Volunteer, Volunteering. For a strict Christmas-only challenge, choose names, objects, or traditions directly connected with the holiday. For creative writing, the broader descriptive and food words can help you tell a richer seasonal story.
The example sentences illustrate possible uses; they do not mean that every family follows the same custom. Names, slang, phrases, and inflected forms may be treated differently in a game, so agree on the rules first.
Vacancy
A location, position, or job left unoccupied or an empty space.
Example: The snow was getting so bad while driving to California for our Christmas vacation we had to start looking for a hotel with a vacancy so we could stop and wait for the storm to pass.
Vacant
A position not filled, a structure with no fixtures or furniture, or a person who does not show interest.
Example: After Christmas, the mall appeared vacant because everyone had already done their shopping.
Vacation
Time away from regular work or school.
Example: My family is heading to Hawaii for Christmas vacation to enjoy warm weather and avoid the major snowstorm we are expecting.
Vacuum
A device used to clean a home, especially carpets and floors.
Example: Mom was so stressed getting ready for company to come over on Christmas Day that she ran out of time and had me vacuum the house.
Vain
Having an excessively high opinion about one’s self.
Example: My sister is so vain; she refused to wear an ugly sweater to our family’s Christmas party.
Valet
A male’s personal attendant or someone who parks cars.
Example: There was no parking at the shopping center, so dad decided to use the valet service to get in and finish his Christmas shopping.
Valuable
Being worth a lot of money or having great worth.
Example: My brother’s most valuable toy is not worth much money, but a Christmas gift he received from Grandpa last year.
Values
The importance, usefulness, or worth of things, such as the monetary worth of something.
Example: Dad values his screwdriver higher than any other tool because it is his most used tool on Christmas morning when he has to put all our presents together.
Vamoose
To move along or depart in a hurried fashion.
Example: We were running late to leave to go to my grandparents’ house for Christmas, and dad said we had to get moving and vamoose.
Van
A medium-sized motor vehicle, typically box-shaped, can hold several passengers or goods.
Example: There were so many of us driving on Christmas vacation, dad decided to rent a van so we could all fit comfortably.
Vanilla
A flavoring used in many baked treats.
Example: Though my favorite cake is chocolate, I love the vanilla cupcakes my mom makes for Christmas.
Various
More than one, or multiple and different kinds of something.
Example: The Christmas Day brunch we attended had a massive sweets table with various cakes, cookies, and other decadent treats.
Vase
A container used to hold items, such as flowers, made of glass, ceramic, or china.
Example: Dad bought mom a beautiful vase to set on the dining room table and fill with fresh flowers for Christmas Day.
Vegan
A person who chooses not to eat meat or any food derived from animals.
Example: My cousin, who is a vegan, was coming for Christmas dinner, so mom made a tofurkey for the first time so she could enjoy dinner with us.
Velvet
A fabric with a soft, dense surface, sometimes used for festive clothing or ribbon.
Example: Santa’s velvet suit always looks so cozy and comfortable, and I am sure it keeps him warm when delivering Christmas presents to all the good boys and girls.
Veneration
Great respect for something, or to be in awe of someone or something based on their talents and abilities.
Example: Everyone listened with veneration as the priest conducted Midnight Mass, and it seemed as if he was the main focus for all in the church.
Very
Something that is actual or of a high degree.
Example: The kids were very excited to see Santa Claus. They struggled to sit still, waiting for their turn to sit on his lap.
Vest
A sleeveless, close-fitting, waist-length top often worn over a long-sleeved shirt.
Example: My brother did not have an ugly sweater to wear to the Christmas party, so he created an ugly vest using a vest he hadn’t worn in a while.
Vibe
Someone’s emotional state or the atmosphere of an environment.
Example: The vibe in the office days before Christmas was exciting, and everyone was looking forward to taking time off from work.
Vibrant
Full of energy or strong, vivid color.
Example: The vibrant Christmas lights sparkled and lit the entire town square, which was one of the many signs Christmas was upon us.
Victory
The act of defeating an enemy or winning a battle, game, or competition.
Example: During the Reindeer Games, Rudolph danced joyfully as he made it to the finish line and was ready to rejoice in his victory.
View
The ability to see something, or the sight available from a person’s perspective, such as a landscape, that can be seen from a particular place.
Example: We arrived at the ski resort for Christmas, and our view from the cabin was absolutely amazing. I don’t think I will ever want to go back home.
Vino
Wine, often a cheaper brand made of inferior quality.
Example: Aunt Maggie was very popular at Christmas because we all knew she would bring the vino for us to enjoy.
Violin
A stringed musical instrument with a treble pitch played with a horsehair bow.
Example: My cousin’s violin concert was coming up, and we were excited to attend because they would be playing many Christmas tunes.
Violinist
A person who plays the violin.
Example: The day the town lit the Christmas tree, a violinist played fun, festive holiday music as everyone gathered.
Virgin Mary
A Christian title for Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Example: The Virgin Mary symbolizes purity, and there is a statue of her standing outside the Roman Catholic Church where we go for Midnight Mass.
Virtue
A quality considered morally good.
Example: Her patience is a virtue, especially when dealing with the children in her classroom days before winter break.
Virtuous
Having or showing high moral standards.
Example: He thought she was very virtuous because he never saw her drink alcohol until they went to the Christmas party, and she took a sip of champagne.
Visiting
Spending time with people or at a place away from one's usual setting.
Example: This Christmas, we will be visiting my aunt and uncle in Chicago instead of staying home.
Visitor
Someone who comes to see a person or place.
Example: We knew Christmas morning, we would have a visitor in the evening because my uncle says he will stay home every year, but he always ends up at our home for dinner.
Visitors
Several people who visit others or a place, especially for social reasons.
Example: We had many visitors the weekend before Christmas because my mom said she would open our home to anyone who wanted to gather for hot cocoa and cookies.
Visual
Relating to a person’s sight or what they can see.
Example: The holiday decorations in town were a visual wonderland filled with Christmas trees, twinkling lights, and tons of fake snow.
Vivid
Producing a clear picture or powerful feelings, or a color that is deep and intense.
Example: The colors our neighbors used to decorate for Christmas were so vibrant and vivid that they made their home stand out.
Vixen
A female fox, and the name of one of Santa's reindeer.
Example: Vixen was always one of Santa’s favorite reindeer, though he would never admit it.
Vocalists
A singer, typically one who performs jazz or pop music.
Example: The vocalists at this year’s Midnight Mass were so outstanding they brought tears to my eyes.
Voices
The sounds made by people speaking or singing.
Example: The voices of the carolers were so soft and sweet it almost sounded like angels were singing Christmas carols throughout town.
Volunteer
A person who offers help without being required to do so.
Example: Mom needed help with preparing for Christmas dinner, and she asked if any of us wanted to volunteer and help her out. Everyone else left the room, leaving me the last one there, so I was her volunteer.
Volunteering
Giving time or effort to help willingly.
Example: I was volunteering at the local food bank for Christmas, and it was so rewarding to see the smiles on people’s faces knowing they had food for their holiday dinner.
Vortex
A mass of whirling fluid or air, such as a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example: The year’s winter vortex was so bad the temperatures drastically dropped, and we decided to stay inside on Christmas Day.
Vow
A solemn promise to do something.
Example: My dad vowed he would help mom prepare for the company on Christmas Day, but when the football game started, he was nowhere to be found.
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
Christmas Word Activities
- Write five chosen words on cards, then match each word with a drawing or definition.
- Use three words in a Christmas card message or a short story. Include one object, one action, and one feeling.
- Play a sentence-building game: each player adds a sentence using a different word.
- For younger children, read the examples together and explain unfamiliar words before asking them to write.
You can make the activity easier by allowing phrases and proper names, or harder by using only words with a direct Christmas connection. Keep a separate list of general winter words so children can see the difference.
40 Christmas Words That Start With U (List With Meanings)
