Christmas Words that Start with D

December, decorations, delight, and donate are useful Christmas words that start with D. You’ll also find names from Christmas stories, food words, and ways to describe a celebration. Choose a familiar word from the quick list or explore the fuller meanings and examples.

Quick List of Christmas D Words

December, Decorations, Dasher, Dancer, Delight, Donate, Donkey, Drum.

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Christmas Words That Start with D: Meanings and Examples

Dancer

‘Dancer’ is another one of Santa’s reindeer, known for its graceful movements. Example: Dancer twirled and leaped in front of Santa’s sleigh.

Dasher

‘Dasher’ is one of Santa’s reindeer, known for being very fast. Example: Dasher is one of the reindeer that helps pull Santa’s sleigh.

Dazzling

‘Dazzling’ means something is very bright and shiny, like Christmas lights. Example: The Christmas tree was dazzling with all its lights.

December

‘December’ is the last month of the year and is known for its cold weather and Christmas celebrations. Example: In December, we decorate our classroom with colorful lights and a Christmas tree.

Deck

‘Deck’ means to decorate, as in ‘deck the halls,’ which means to decorate the halls for Christmas. Example: We helped deck the classroom with boughs of holly.

Decorations

‘Decorations’ are items like lights, ornaments, and tinsel that we use to make places look festive for Christmas. Example: We hung shiny decorations on the Christmas tree and it looked very pretty.

Deeds

‘Deeds’ are actions, and good deeds are often encouraged during Christmas. Example: We did good deeds by helping others during the holiday season.

Deer

‘Deer’ are animals with antlers, and one famous deer is Rudolph, who helps Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Example: Did you know Santa’s sleigh is pulled by magical deer?

Delicious

‘Delicious’ means something tastes very good, like Christmas cookies. Example: The gingerbread cookies we made were delicious.

Delight

‘Delight’ means great happiness, something that we often feel during Christmas. Example: There was so much delight when we opened our Christmas presents.

Desserts

‘Desserts’ are sweet foods we eat after a meal, especially at Christmas. Example: We did good deeds by helping others during the holiday season.

Devotion

‘Devotion’ is a feeling of strong love or loyalty, often shown during Christmas. Example: We show our devotion by giving gifts to our family and friends.

Devotional

‘Devotional’ refers to religious worship or observance, common during the Christmas season. Example: Our class attended a devotional service at the local church.

Dickens

‘Dickens’ refers to Charles Dickens, a famous author who wrote ‘A Christmas Carol.’ Example: We read a story by Dickens about Christmas.

Dim

‘Dim’ means not bright or clear, like the soft light from Christmas candles. Example: We enjoyed the dim, cozy glow of the fireplace.

Dinner

‘Dinner’ is a big meal that families often eat together on Christmas Day. Example: For Christmas dinner, we had yummy turkey and lots of vegetables.

Dips

‘Dips’ are thick sauces that you put food into before eating, popular at Christmas parties. Example: We made a yummy dip for the Christmas party snacks.

Displays

‘Displays’ are arrangements of items for people to look at, like Christmas window displays. Example: The store had a beautiful Christmas display.

Divine

‘Divine’ means like a god, or very beautiful, often used to describe the Christmas spirit. Example: The choir sang a divine melody at the Christmas concert.

DIY

‘DIY’ stands for ‘Do It Yourself,’ like making your own Christmas decorations. Example: We did a DIY project to create our own ornaments.

Doilies

‘Doilies’ are small, decorative mats often used in Christmas settings. Example: We placed doilies under the Christmas cookies.

Dolls

‘Dolls’ are toys that look like people, and many children wish for them as Christmas gifts. Example: I asked Santa for a new doll for Christmas.

Donate

‘Donate’ means to give something to help others, a common practice during Christmas. Example: We donate toys to children in need every Christmas.

Donkey

A ‘donkey’ is an animal that is often part of nativity scenes, which tell the story of Jesus’ birth. Example: In the Christmas play, we saw a donkey carrying Mary.

Doves

‘Doves’ are birds that symbolize peace, often seen in Christmas decorations. Example: We made paper doves to decorate our Christmas tree.

Down

‘Down’ refers to soft feathers used in pillows and comforters, cozy for Christmas. Example: We snuggled in our down blankets watching Christmas movies.

Drape

‘Drape’ means to cover or hang, like draping lights around a Christmas tree. Example: We draped the room in twinkling lights.

Dream

A ‘dream’ is a wish or hope, often thought about during Christmas. Example: My Christmas dream is to see Santa Claus.

Dressing

‘Dressing’ is a mixture of bread and spices, often served with Christmas dinner. Example: Grandma made her special dressing for the turkey.

Drinks

‘Drinks’ are beverages, and during Christmas, we have special ones like hot cocoa and cider. Example: We warmed up with hot drinks after playing in the snow.

Drum

A ‘drum’ is a musical instrument that you hit with sticks, and it’s often heard in Christmas songs. Example: We made music with a drum in our Christmas concert.

Duet

A ‘duet’ is a performance by two singers or musicians, often heard in Christmas concerts. Example: They sang a beautiful duet of ‘Silent Night’.

Dulcet

‘Dulcet’ means sweet and soothing, often used to describe Christmas music. Example: The dulcet tones of carols filled the air.

Dusk

‘Dusk’ is the time in the evening when it starts to get dark, often when Christmas lights shine brightly. Example: At dusk, we turned on our outdoor Christmas lights.

Duvet

A ‘duvet’ is a warm blanket, perfect for cold Christmas nights. Example: We got a new duvet as a Christmas gift.

Christmas D Words by Use

• Decorations and objects: Decorations, Displays, Dolls, Drum.
• Actions and feelings: Delight, Donate, Devotion.
• Stories and gatherings: Dasher, Dancer, Donkey, Dinner.

Short Christmas Words Beginning with D

3 letters: Dim, DIY. 4 letters: Deck, Deer, Dips, Down, Drum, Duet, Dusk. 5 letters: Deeds, Dolls, Doves, Drape, Dream, Duvet.

Christmas Phrases with D

• December delights
• Dazzling decorations
• Dinner with dear friends

Use decorations or drum for an object-based game. Delight and dazzling add description to a festive message, while donate and deeds can introduce a story about generosity.

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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