Synonyms and antonyms of Relating to or connected with the Christmas period in American Thesaurus

Advent calendar (noun)

a picture, usually of a Christmas scene, with a series of 24 hidden pictures behind it. Children open one part of the main picture to see one of the hidden pictures each day from December 1 to December 24.

bauble (noun)

British a shiny colored ball used as a decoration on a Christmas tree

carol (noun)

a traditional song sung at Christmas

caroling (noun)

the activity of singing special songs at Christmas

Christmas cake (noun)

British a heavy fruit cake eaten at Christmas in the U.K.

Christmas card (noun)

a card that you send to your friends and family at Christmas

Christmas carol (noun)

a traditional song sung at Christmas

Christmas dinner (noun)

a traditional meal eaten at Christmas, in the U.K. often consisting of turkey (=a large bird) with vegetables

Christmas pudding (noun)

British a sweet food made with dried fruits and spices (=substances that flavor food), eaten at Christmas

Christmas stocking (noun)

a large sock that children hang from the wall or mantle the night before Christmas that is filled with presents while they sleep

Christmassy (adjective)

informal typical of or appropriate for Christmas

Christmas tree (noun)

a tree that you cover with lights and other decorations at Christmas. Christmas presents are often placed under the tree.

cracker (noun)

British a decorated paper tube that makes a noise when you pull it apart. It usually has a small toy, joke, and paper hat inside and is traditionally used at Christmas.

Father Christmas (British)

British an imaginary old man with a long white beard and red clothes who brings children their Christmas presents

festive (adjective)

connected with a festival or celebration, especially Christmas

holly (noun)

branches or leaves and berries of the holly bush, used as a decoration at Christmas

Kriss Kringle (American)

American another name for Santa Claus

Merry Christmas ()

used for wishing someone a happy time at Christmas

mince pie (noun)

a type of pie that is filled with mincemeat, usually eaten at Christmas

mistletoe (noun)

a bush that produces small white fruits. Its branches are often used as a Christmas decoration.

the Nativity ()

the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated by Christians at Christmas

nativity play (noun)

a play telling the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, usually performed by children at Christmas

nativity scene (noun)

a painting or model showing the birth of Jesus Christ

Santa Claus ()

an imaginary man with a long white beard and a red suit who brings presents for children at Christmas

season’s greetings ()

used as a greeting during the Christmas period, especially on cards

spruce (noun)

a tall tree that has thin sharp leaves that do not fall off in winter and produces hard brown fruits called cones

stocking (noun)

a Christmas stocking

stocking stuffer (noun)

American a small present that goes in a Christmas stocking

tinsel (noun)

long thin pieces of shiny paper used especially as a Christmas decoration

white Christmas (noun)

a Christmas Day when there is snow on the ground