Hello there! I’m thrilled to share with you an extensive collection of Christmas-related words that sparkle with the festive spirit of the season.
Each word has been carefully selected to evoke the warmth, joy, and wonder that Christmas brings to hearts young and old. From the jingle of sleigh bells to the laughter that fills the air when family and friends gather, these words are a reflection of the cherished traditions and timeless memories that the holiday season is all about.
So, get cozy, sip on some hot cocoa, and let’s dive into the magic of these Christmas-related words.
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100 Christmas Words Beginning With S
Table of Contents
1. Santa
The primary character of Christmas folklore, Santa Claus, is known for delivering presents to children around the world on Christmas Eve.
2. Snow
A common weather occurrence during winter and Christmas in many countries, symbolizing a white Christmas.
3. Sleigh
A type of vehicle led by reindeer or horses, used traditionally by Santa Claus to deliver presents.
4. Stocking
A large sock hung on the fireplace mantel for Santa to fill with small gifts and treats.
5. Star
Often placed atop Christmas trees, representing the Star of Bethlehem from the Nativity story.
6. Sweets
A general term for confectionery treats enjoyed during the Christmas season.
7. Snowman
A figure made from packed snow, often decorated with a carrot nose, coal eyes, and cloth accessories.
8. Snowflake
Unique ice crystals that fall as snow, each with a distinct pattern, a symbol of individual beauty.
9. Scrooge
A character from Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” known for his initial lack of Christmas spirit.
10. Sugarplum
A small round candy of flavored boiled sugar, a traditional Christmas treat.
11. Spruce
A type of evergreen tree commonly used as a Christmas tree.
12. Silent Night
A popular Christmas carol that celebrates the calm and peaceful night of Christ’s birth.
13. Saint Nicholas
The historical figure known for secret gift-giving, the primary inspiration for Santa Claus.
14. Silver Bells
A Christmas song and a reference to the shiny decorations often seen during the holiday season.
15. Season
Refers to the Christmas season, a time of festivity and celebration.
16. Socks
Often gifted during Christmas, sometimes as a practical gift, other times with festive designs.
17. Shepherd
From the Nativity story, shepherds were among the first to visit the newborn Jesus.
18. Snowball
A small, spherical object made from snow, often used for play during winter.
19. Sale
Refers to the post-Thanksgiving sales, including Black Friday and holiday shopping discounts.
20. Santa’s Workshop
The legendary place in the North Pole where Santa and his elves create toys for children.
21. Sled
A small vehicle typically used on snow or ice, either for transport or recreation during winter.
22. Snowboarding
A winter sport enjoyed by many during the snowy season, often during Christmas holidays.
23. Sparkle
Used to describe the twinkling lights and glittery decorations of Christmas.
24. Singing
A common Christmas tradition, involving caroling and singing festive songs.
25. Season’s Greetings
A common salutation used during the Christmas and holiday season.
26. Spices
Referring to the various seasonings like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, used in Christmas cooking and baking.
27. Skates
Footwear used to glide over ice, often enjoyed during the winter season.
28. Stollen
A traditional German fruit bread of nuts, spices, and dried or candied fruit, coated with powdered sugar, eaten during Christmas.
29. Serenity
A feeling of peace and calm, often associated with the tranquil moments of the Christmas season.
30. Santa Hat
A red hat with a white fur trim and pom-pom, commonly worn to celebrate the Christmas season.
31. Snowglobe
A decorative item encapsulating a winter scene and snow that falls when shaken.
32. Stuffing
A mixture used to stuff poultry before cooking, a common dish during Christmas dinners.
33. Sausage
A food item often served during Christmas feasts, especially in European traditions.
34. Sapphire
A precious gemstone that could be a color inspiration for Christmas decorations or a luxurious gift.
35. Spirits
Refers to alcoholic beverages enjoyed during festive occasions and also to the festive mood.
36. Savor
To enjoy food or an experience slowly, often associated with the indulgences of Christmas time.
37. Snowsuit
A type of clothing for cold weather, designed to keep warm and dry during snow activities.
38. Sleigh Bells
A type of bell that produces a distinctive ‘jingle’ sound, often associated with Christmas music and Santa’s sleigh.
39. Solstice
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and is sometimes associated with Christmas traditions.
40. Scripture
The religious texts that are read and reflected upon during the Christmas season, especially those narrating the birth of Jesus.
41. Sweater
A knitted garment typically worn during colder months, often featuring Christmas-themed designs.
42. Sugar Cookies
A type of cookie often cut into shapes related to Christmas and decorated with icing and sprinkles.
43. Snowshoes
Footwear for walking over snow, spreading the weight over a larger area to prevent sinking.
44. Simmer
A cooking method where food is cooked in liquid at a temperature just below boiling, often used for Christmas dishes.
45. Salvation
A term often heard in Christmas religious services, referring to deliverance from sin and its consequences.
46. Snowdrift
A deposit of snow sculpted by the wind into a mound during snowstorms, often seen in winter landscapes.
47. Sapphire
A precious gemstone that could be a color inspiration for Christmas decorations or a luxurious gift.
48. Spirits
Refers to alcoholic beverages enjoyed during festive occasions and also to the festive mood.
49. Savor
To enjoy food or an experience slowly, often associated with the indulgences of Christmas time.
50. Snowsuit
A type of clothing for cold weather, designed to keep warm and dry during snow activities.
51. Sleigh Bells
A type of bell that produces a distinctive ‘jingle’ sound, often associated with Christmas music and Santa’s sleigh.
52. Solstice
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and is sometimes associated with Christmas traditions.
53. Scripture
The religious texts that are read and reflected upon during the Christmas season, especially those narrating the birth of Jesus.
54. Sweater
A knitted garment typically worn during colder months, often featuring Christmas-themed designs.
55. Scent
Refers to the distinct smells associated with Christmas, such as pine, peppermint, or mulled wine.
56. Skating
Gliding across ice with skates, a popular winter activity and a festive tradition for some during the holiday season.
57. Snowplow
A vehicle or device for removing snow from roads or other surfaces, essential in many regions during Christmas.
58. Spice Cake
A cake flavored with a mixture of spices, often baked around Christmas time.
59. Sugar Cane
A plant whose byproduct, sugar, is used in countless Christmas treats and candies.
60. Symphony
A large-scale musical composition, and also refers to concerts of festive music often performed during the Christmas season.
61. Saint Lucia
The figure celebrated in Scandinavian Christmas tradition, known for bringing light during the dark winter.
62. Snowfall
The occurrence of snow descending from clouds, creating a winter wonderland setting for Christmas.
63. Santa’s List
A list Santa Claus is said to keep, noting children who have been naughty or nice throughout the year.
64. Snowmobile
A motorized vehicle designed for winter travel and recreation on snow.
65. Song
Christmas is known for its traditional carols and songs, sung during the festive season.
66. Supper
A meal in the evening, often used to describe the meal on Christmas Eve or Christmas night.
67. Sweet Potato
A common ingredient in holiday meals, including casseroles and pies served during Christmas feasts.
68. Sleigh Ride
A recreational activity and a classic winter pastime where people ride in a sleigh through snowy landscapes.
69. Starlight
The light emitted by stars, often referenced in Christmas songs and stories.
70. Swaddle
To wrap (someone, especially a baby) in garments or cloth, like how Jesus was swaddled at birth.
71. Secret Santa
A popular Christmas gift exchange where people anonymously give gifts to each other.
72. Snowblower
A machine that removes snow by blowing it to the side, commonly used in areas with heavy snowfall.
73. Sage
A herb used in cooking, particularly in seasoning meats and stuffings for Christmas dinners.
74. Snow-capped
Describes mountains or hills topped with snow, often depicted in Christmas cards and landscapes.
75. Souvenir
A memento or keepsake, often exchanged during the holidays as a reminder of a person or event.
76. Sparkler
A type of hand-held firework that emits sparks, sometimes used during Christmas celebrations for a dazzling effect.
77. Storytelling
The act of telling stories, a common pastime during Christmas gatherings, often involving tales with moral lessons or Christmas themes.
78. Sugarplum Fairy
A character from “The Nutcracker” ballet, often associated with Christmas performances.
79. Snowstorm
A weather condition with strong winds and heavy snowfall, creating a picturesque but often challenging Christmas scene.
80. Seasons
A term that can refer to the four divisions of the year, with Christmas occurring in the winter season
81. Snowflake
A single ice crystal that has achieved a sufficient size, and may have amalgamated with others, falls through the Earth’s atmosphere as snow. Each is unique, making them a symbol of individual beauty during Christmas.
82. Stockings
Specially shaped socks that are hung on the mantle for Santa Claus to fill with gifts on Christmas Eve.
83. Sledge
A vehicle of various forms, mounted on runners and often dragged by draft animals, used for sliding over snow or ice.
84. Sweets
A variety of confections that contain sugar and often combined with chocolate, fruit, or nuts, popular as treats and gifts during the Christmas season.
85. Snowboard
A board resembling a short, wide ski, used for sliding downhill on snow.
86. Shepherd
In Christmas nativity scenes, shepherds are depicted visiting the newborn Jesus, symbolizing the pastoral element of the first Christmas.
87. Spruce
A type of coniferous tree that is commonly used as a Christmas tree because of its pleasing fragrance and symmetrical shape.
88. Season’s Greetings
A polite expression of well-wishes for the Christmas and New Year period.
89. Star
An astronomical object consisting of a luminous spheroid of plasma, also represented at the top of the Christmas tree symbolizing the Star of Bethlehem.
90. Snowglobe
A decorative item that encapsulates a miniaturized scene of a winter landscape in a transparent sphere filled with liquid and glitter that mimics snowfall when shaken.
91. Stollen
A traditional German fruit bread of nuts, spices, and dried or candied fruit, coated with powdered sugar or icing sugar, eaten during the Christmas season.
92. Snowman
A man-like figure created from packed snow, usually decorated with rocks, vegetables, or clothing, commonly built by children during the winter months.
93. Singing
The act of producing musical sounds with the voice, often an activity during Christmas when carols and hymns are sung.
94. Sleigh
A type of large sled drawn by horses or reindeer, traditionally used in snowy conditions, and associated with Santa Claus.
95. Snow Angel
A figure made in fresh snow by lying on one’s back and moving one’s arms up and down, and legs from side to side, creating the appearance of an angel.
96. Serenity
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled, which is a sentiment often sought during the busy Christmas season.
97. Scrooge
A character from Charles Dickens’ novel “A Christmas Carol,” who is known for his miserly and cold-hearted nature, and his transformation into a caring and generous person.
98. Silver Bells
A Christmas song that speaks of the cheerful ringing of bells during the holiday season, and by extension, the bells themselves that are used as decorations.
99. Snowsuit
A garment for cold winter weather, typically a one-piece covering that is both water-resistant and insulated.
100. Star of Bethlehem
The star that guided the Wise Men to Jesus after his birth, according to the nativity story, and a common symbol in Christmas decorations.
Final Thoughts
We’ve journeyed through a winter wonderland of language, exploring a hundred Christmas-related words that start with the letter ‘S’. Each one holds a special place in the tapestry of this enchanting season, and I hope you’ve felt the festive cheer with every description. Christmas is truly a time of joy, giving, and creating memories, and each word we’ve uncovered is a little gift of that merriment. Thank you for joining me in this celebration of Christmas vocabulary!
