Christmas Words that Start with A

Advent calendars, angels, and antlers are familiar Christmas words that start with A. This list also includes describing words for cards and stories, plus food names from different traditions. Start with the quick list, then find each meaning and a sentence showing how you might use it.

Quick List of Christmas A Words

Advent, Angel, Adorn, Anticipation, Antlers, Aroma, Artificial Tree, Awe.

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Christmas Words That Start with A: Meanings and Examples

Abbacchio

Abbacchio is a traditional Italian dish made of lamb, often served during Christmas in Rome. Example: The family enjoyed abbacchio as part of their Christmas feast.

Abundance

Abundance means having a large quantity of something. During Christmas, there is often an abundance of joy and love. Example: The holiday season brings an abundance of joy to everyone.

Achappam

Achappam is a traditional South Indian snack, often enjoyed during Christmas celebrations, especially in Kerala. Example: They prepared achappam to share with friends during the Christmas season.

Adore

To adore someone means to love and respect them deeply. Christmas is a time to show how much we adore our family and friends. Example: Children adore the excitement of Christmas morning.

Adorn

To adorn something means to decorate it beautifully. Homes and trees are often adorned with lights and ornaments during Christmas. Example: They adorn the Christmas tree with shiny ornaments and bright lights.

Advent

Advent is the period of waiting and preparation for the celebration of Christmas. Many families use advent calendars to count down the days until Christmas. Example: The advent calendar has a special treat for each day leading up to Christmas.

Agnolini

Agnolini are small stuffed pasta, similar to tortellini, often served in broth as a traditional Christmas dish in Italy. Example: The Christmas dinner started with a warm bowl of agnolini in broth.

Aletria

Aletria is a sweet noodle pudding, traditionally enjoyed in Portugal during Christmas. Example: They served aletria as a dessert during the Christmas celebration.

Angel

An angel is a spiritual being often represented as a messenger of God. Angels are commonly seen as tree toppers during Christmas. Example: A beautiful angel sat on top of the Christmas tree.

Annual

Something that happens annually occurs once every year. Christmas is an annual celebration that many look forward to. Example: The annual Christmas concert is always a big event at school.

Anticipation

Anticipation is the feeling of excitement or nervousness about something that is going to happen. Children often feel anticipation as Christmas approaches. Example: The anticipation of opening presents made it hard to sleep on Christmas Eve.

Antlers

The branched bony structures grown by deer, including reindeer; antler shapes also appear in Christmas decorations. Example: The reindeer ornament had a pair of antlers.

Apple Cider

A drink made from pressed apples, served cold or warmed with spices; the meaning of cider varies by country. Example: We warmed apple cider for the Christmas gathering.

Archangel

An angel of high rank in some religious traditions. Gabriel, who appears in the biblical story of Mary, is called an archangel in some Christian traditions. Example: The Christmas artwork showed the archangel Gabriel.

Arctic

The Arctic is the cold, snowy region at the top of the Earth. It’s often associated with Christmas because Santa Claus is said to live there. Example: Santa’s workshop is believed to be in the Arctic, surrounded by snow and ice.

Aroma

Aroma refers to a pleasant smell. The aroma of gingerbread cookies and pine trees fills the air during Christmas. Example: The aroma of freshly baked cookies filled the kitchen.

Arroz con Gandules

Arroz con gandules is a traditional Puerto Rican dish made with rice and pigeon peas, often served during Christmas. Example: The family gathered around to enjoy arroz con gandules on Christmas Eve.

Artificial Tree

An artificial tree is a Christmas tree made of materials like plastic, instead of a real tree. Many people use artificial trees to avoid the mess of pine needles. Example: They decorated the artificial tree with care.

Asopao

Asopao is a hearty Puerto Rican stew, often made with chicken or seafood, and enjoyed during the Christmas season. Example: The family gathered for a warm bowl of asopao on Christmas night.

Aspen

Aspen is a type of tree often found in snowy, mountainous areas. It’s also the name of a popular winter destination. Example: The snowy aspens made the forest look like a winter wonderland.

Assembly

An assembly is a gathering of people, often for a special event. Schools often hold a Christmas assembly to celebrate the holiday. Example: The school held a special assembly for the Christmas holiday.

Attend

To attend means to go to an event. Many people attend Christmas parties and services during the holiday season. Example: We will attend the Christmas Eve service at church.

Attire

Attire refers to clothing. Christmas attire often includes festive sweaters, Santa hats, and cozy scarves. Example: She wore her favorite Christmas attire to the party.

Aurora

The aurora, also known as the Northern Lights, is a natural light display seen in the Arctic skies. It’s a beautiful sight that’s especially magical during winter. Example: They were lucky enough to see the aurora during their Christmas vacation.

Awaiting

Awaiting means waiting for something to happen. Children are often found eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. Example: The children were awaiting the arrival of Christmas morning.

Awe

Awe is a feeling of wonder or amazement. The beauty of Christmas lights and decorations can fill people with awe. Example: The sparkling Christmas tree filled her with awe.

Christmas A Words by Use

• Decorations: Adorn, Angel, Antlers, Artificial Tree.
• Feelings and descriptions: Abundance, Anticipation, Awe.
• Food and gatherings: Apple Cider, Aletria, Assembly.

Short Christmas Words Beginning with A

3 letters: Awe. 5 letters: Adore, Adorn, Angel, Aroma, Aspen.

Christmas Phrases with A

• Advent lights
• An abundance of joy
• Angels above

For a card, combine abundance with joy or love. For an alphabet game, angel and antlers are recognizable choices; Advent is useful when writing about the weeks leading up to Christmas.

For another letter, browse the Christmas words A–Z list. For snow, cold-weather activities, and the wider season, see winter words.

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