Life Style / Christmas Glossary

Christmas Eve: The evening of December 24, also called “The night before Christmas.”

Christmas Greetings: There are many greetings that people use at Christmas, but the most common are “Merry Christmas,” “Season’s Greetings,” and “Happy New Year,” although some people say “Happy New Year’s” whic . . . View Full Definition

Christmas Holidays: The holiday period for about a week before and after Christmas Day

Christmas Lights: Strings of lights used to decorate the Christmas tree. Many people also put up Christmas lights on houses and decorate their trees outside with lights, too. It’s quite a sight to drive aroun . . . View Full Definition

Christmas Ornaments: Are ornaments used to decorate the tree and placed around the house.

Christmas Present: A gift or present given at Christmas

Christmas Shopping: There is so much shopping to be done at Christmas that people refer to it as their “Christmas shopping.” You might hear someone say, “Have you finished your Christmas shopping?”

Christmas Tree: An evergreen tree (often a spruce) that people decorate with lights and ornaments at Christmas. Presents are placed under the tree. On Christmas morning, families and friends open their pres . . . View Full Definition

Christmas Wish List: A list of things that someone wants for Christmas. Usually children make a wish list. Some give it to Santa when they sit on his knee.

Cracker: A decorated paper tube that makes a sharp noise (crack!) and releases a small toy when two people pull it apart

Decoration: Something serving to beautify; embellishment; ornament. Usually place on a Christmas Tree or around the house.

Eggnog: A traditional Christmas drink made of beaten eggs, milk or cream, and sugar. Sometimes Eggnog is made with alcohol to spice up parties.

Father Christmas: An imaginary being who brings presents for children on the night before Christmas Day (also known as Santa Claus) - traditionally an old man with a red suit and white beard

Fireplace: A partly enclosed space in a house where people light a fire for warmth. For Christmas time this is also where the family would hang the stockings for small gifts from Santa.

Frankincense: A gum used for incense, one of the gifts that the three wise men gave to Jesus.

Garland: A wreath, chain, or string made to be worn for celebration or decoration. One made of flowers, leaves, vines, or the like.

Gift Wrapped: When you’re shopping, you can often ask the salesclerk if they have a gift-wrapping service.

Gold: A yellow precious metal, one of the gifts that the three wise men gave to Jesus.

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