The holiday season is filled with joy, wonder, and a wealth of new vocabulary for young learners. This list of Christmas words that start with the letter “B” is designed to help teachers introduce their students to festive language. Each word is accompanied by a simple description and an example sentence to make learning fun and engaging.
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Christmas Words that Start with B
Baby
Description: A newborn child, often representing the birth of Jesus during Christmas.
Example Sentence: “The nativity scene shows Baby Jesus in the manger.”
Bag
Description: A container used for carrying gifts or treats, especially during Christmas.
Example Sentence: “Santa carries a big red bag filled with presents.”
Bake
Description: To cook food, usually in an oven, often a favorite holiday activity.
Example Sentence: “We love to bake cookies together during Christmas.”
Ballad
Description: A song or poem that tells a story, sometimes about Christmas.
Example Sentence: “The children sang a beautiful Christmas ballad at the concert.”
Balthazar
Description: One of the three Wise Men who brought gifts to Baby Jesus.
Example Sentence: “Balthazar brought the gift of myrrh to Baby Jesus.”
Balsam
Description: A type of evergreen tree often used as a Christmas tree.
Example Sentence: “The balsam tree in the living room smelled wonderful.”
Band
Description: A group of musicians who play together, often at holiday events.
Example Sentence: “The school band performed festive songs at the Christmas assembly.”
Baubles
Description: Small, decorative ornaments, often round, used to decorate Christmas trees.
Example Sentence: “The Christmas tree was covered in colorful baubles.”
Bazaar
Description: A market or fair where holiday goods are sold.
Example Sentence: “We bought handmade gifts at the Christmas bazaar.”
Beard
Description: The hair that grows on a man’s chin, like Santa Claus’s white beard.
Example Sentence: “Santa’s fluffy white beard is one of his most recognizable features.”
Beautiful
Description: Pleasing to the eye, like the sparkling Christmas lights.
Example Sentence: “The Christmas decorations were absolutely beautiful.”
Believe
Description: To have faith or trust in something, like believing in the magic of Christmas.
Example Sentence: “The children believe in Santa Claus and his reindeer.”
Beloved
Description: Someone who is dearly loved, often used to describe family during Christmas.
Example Sentence: “Spending time with beloved family members is the best part of Christmas.”
Beneath
Description: Under something, like the presents under the Christmas tree.
Example Sentence: “We found the gifts carefully placed beneath the Christmas tree.”
Benevolence
Description: Kindness and generosity, often shown during the holiday season.
Example Sentence: “The spirit of benevolence filled the community during Christmas.”
Bestow
Description: To give something as a gift, often used in the context of Christmas presents.
Example Sentence: “Santa will bestow gifts upon all the good children.”
Bethlehem
Description: The town where Jesus was born, often mentioned in Christmas stories.
Example Sentence: “Many nativity scenes depict the star shining over Bethlehem.”
Bible
Description: The holy book of Christianity, which tells the story of Jesus’s birth.
Example Sentence: “The family read the Christmas story from the Bible.”
Birth
Description: The arrival of a baby, especially referring to the birth of Jesus at Christmas.
Example Sentence: “Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.”
Biscola
Description: An Italian Christmas cake made with nuts and dried fruit.
Example Sentence: “We enjoyed a slice of biscola with our Christmas tea.”
Biscuits
Description: Small baked goods, often enjoyed with tea or coffee during Christmas.
Example Sentence: “The tin of Christmas biscuits was a delicious treat.”
Blanket
Description: A soft covering used to keep warm, perfect for cold winter nights. \
Example Sentence: “We snuggled under a cozy blanket by the fire on Christmas Eve.”
Blessing
Description: A prayer asking for divine favor, often given during holiday meals.
Example Sentence: “Before we ate, Grandpa gave a blessing over the Christmas dinner.”
Blizzard
Description: A heavy snowstorm, often associated with winter and Christmas.
Example Sentence: “The blizzard made everything outside look like a winter wonderland.”
Blitzen
Description: One of Santa’s reindeer, known for being quick and nimble.
Example Sentence: “Blitzen is always ready to help Santa deliver gifts on Christmas Eve.”
Blissful
Description: Full of joy and happiness, like the feeling of Christmas morning.
Example Sentence: “The children were blissful as they opened their Christmas presents.”
Blustery
Description: Describes a day with strong winds, often making the cold feel even colder during the winter season.
Example Sentence: “The blustery weather outside made everyone glad to be warm and cozy indoors.”
Bobsled
Description: A narrow, sled-like vehicle used for racing down ice tracks, often seen in winter sports.
Example Sentence: “The children watched in excitement as the bobsled team raced down the icy track.”
Boisterously
Description: In a noisy, cheerful way, often describing holiday gatherings.
Example Sentence: “The children played boisterously around the Christmas tree.”
Boots
Description: Footwear that keeps feet warm in the snow, often worn by Santa.
Example Sentence: “Santa’s black boots left footprints by the fireplace.”
Boreal
Description: Relating to the northern regions, often used to describe winter landscapes.
Example Sentence: “The boreal forest looked magical covered in snow.”
Born
Description: The event of coming into the world, often referring to the birth of Jesus.
Example Sentence: “Christmas celebrates the day Jesus was born.”
Bough
Description: A branch of a tree, especially used in Christmas decorations.
Example Sentence: “We hung ornaments on every bough of the Christmas tree.”
Bountiful
Description: Abundant or plenty, often describing a large holiday feast.
Example Sentence: “The Christmas table was set with a bountiful feast.”
Bows
Description: Ribbons tied into decorative shapes, used to decorate gifts and trees.
Example Sentence: “The presents under the tree were wrapped with colorful bows.”
Boxing Day
Description: A holiday celebrated the day after Christmas, often involving giving to those in need.
Example Sentence: “On Boxing Day, the family donated clothes and toys to charity.”
Bridle
Description: A piece of equipment used to guide a horse or reindeer.
Example Sentence: “Santa held the bridle as he led his reindeer through the snow.”
Bright
Description: Shining with light, often used to describe Christmas lights and decorations.
Example Sentence: “The bright lights on the tree made the room feel festive.”
Brilliant
Description: Exceptionally bright or radiant, like the star on top of the Christmas tree.
Example Sentence: “The brilliant star shone at the top of the tree.”
Briskly
Description: In a quick and energetic way, often describing winter activities.
Example Sentence: “They walked briskly through the snow to get to the Christmas party.”
Brotherly
Description: Showing love and kindness like that of a brother, often emphasized during Christmas.
Example Sentence: “The holiday season brings out a spirit of brotherly love among everyone.”
Brunch
Description: A meal eaten between breakfast and lunch, often a festive gathering during Christmas.
Example Sentence: “We enjoyed a delicious Christmas brunch with family and friends.”
Brocade
Description: A rich fabric with a raised pattern, often used in festive holiday clothing.
Example Sentence: “Her dress was made of beautiful red brocade, perfect for the Christmas party.”
Buffet
Description: A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes, often seen at Christmas parties.
Example Sentence: “The Christmas buffet had a wide selection of delicious foods.”
Bulbs
Description: Small, round lights used to decorate Christmas trees.
Example Sentence: “The tree was covered in colorful bulbs that twinkled in the night.”
Bunting
Description: Strings of fabric or paper decorations, often used for holiday decor.
Example Sentence: “The house was adorned with festive bunting for Christmas.”
Bûche de Noël
Description: A traditional French Christmas cake shaped like a yule log.
Example Sentence: “The Bûche de Noël was the centerpiece of our Christmas dessert table.”
Bundles
Description: Groups of items tied or wrapped together, often used to describe packages of holiday gifts.
Example Sentence: “We carried bundles of presents to put under the Christmas tree.”
Busy
Description: Full of activity, often describing the bustling holiday season.
Example Sentence: “The mall was busy with people shopping for Christmas gifts.”
Buy
Description: To purchase something, often done while Christmas shopping.
Example Sentence: “We went to the store to buy gifts for the family.”
What are some Christmas words that start with B?
Here are some unique Christmas words that start with B (see descriptions and sample sentences above):
Baby, Bag, Bake, Ballad, Balthazar, Balsam, Band, Baubles, Bazaar, Beard, Beautiful, Believe, Beloved, Beneath, Benevolence, Bestow, Bethlehem, Bible, Birth, Biscola, Biscuits, Blanket, Blessing, Blizzard, Blitzen, Blissful, Blustery, Bobsled, Boisterously, Boots, Boreal, Born, Bough, Bountiful, Bows, Boxing Day, Bridle, Bright, Brilliant, Briskly, Brotherly, Brunch, Brocade, Buffet, Bulbs, Bunting, Bûche de Noël, Bundles, Busy, Buy
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