While we often hear about common Christmas words, there are some unique and interesting Christmas words that start with the letter E. The holiday season is a wonderful time to expand our vocabulary with festive words and these words can add a fun twist to your holiday lessons and activities. In this article, we’ll explore a variety of Christmas words that begin with “E,” including their meanings and cultural origins.
Here Is A List Of Unique Christmas Words That Start With E To Expand Your Christmas Vocabulary
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Christmas Words that Start with E
Eagerly
- Description: Very excited and enthusiastic.
- Example Sentence: “The children eagerly awaited Santa’s
Eating
- Description: The act of consuming food.
- Example Sentence: “We were eating gingerbread cookies during the Christmas party.”
Ebenezer
- Description: A name from the famous Christmas story, “A Christmas Carol.”
- Example Sentence: “Ebenezer Scrooge learned to love Christmas.”
Edible
- Description: Something that can be eaten.
- Example Sentence: “The edible decorations on the cake were so colorful.”
Eggnog
- Description: A traditional Christmas drink made with milk, eggs, and sugar.
- Example Sentence: “Mom made delicious eggnog for the family gathering.”
Electric
- Description: Powered by electricity, like Christmas lights.
- Example Sentence: “The electric Christmas lights twinkled in the night.”
Elf
- Description: A magical helper of Santa.
- Example Sentence: “The elf was busy making toys at the North Pole.”
Elegant
- Description: : Beautiful and graceful.
- Example Sentence: “The elegant Christmas tree stood tall in the living room.”
Elevate
- Description: To lift up or make higher.
- Example Sentence: “We elevate the star to place it on top of the Christmas tree.”
Emmanuel
- Description: A name meaning ‘God is with us,’ often associated with Christmas.
- Example Sentence: “The song ‘O Come, O Come, Emmanuel’ is sung during Christmas.”
Embrace
- Description: To hug or accept something happily.
- Example Sentence: “We embrace our friends and family during Christmas.”
Emitting
- Description: Giving off, like light or a smell.
- Example Sentence: “The candles were emitting a warm glow.”
Emotional
- Description: Having strong feelings.
- Example Sentence: “Christmas is an emotional time, filled with love and joy.”
Endearing
- Description: Lovable or charming.
- Example Sentence: “The endearing smile of Santa Claus makes us happy.”
Entertain
- Description: To amuse or delight.
- Example Sentence: “We entertain our guests with Christmas carols.”
Enjoyment
- Description: The feeling of having fun.
- Example Sentence: “The enjoyment of opening presents is a big part of Christmas.”
Enchanting
- Description: Magical and captivating.
- Example Sentence: “The enchanting Christmas lights lit up the whole street.”
Enlightening
- Description: Providing knowledge or understanding.
- Example Sentence: “Reading the Christmas story was enlightening for the children.”
Enormous
- Description: Very big.
- Example Sentence: “The enormous Christmas tree reached the ceiling.”
Enthusiastically
- Description: With a lot of excitement and energy.
- Example Sentence: “The kids enthusiastically sang Christmas carols.”
Enticing
- Description: Attractive or tempting.
- Example Sentence: “The enticing smell of Christmas cookies filled the air.”
Entrance
- Description: The act of coming in or a place to enter.
- Example Sentence: “Santa made a grand entrance through the chimney.”
Enthrone
- Description: To place on a throne or a position of authority.
- Example Sentence: “Santa was enthroned in his big, comfortable chair at the mall.”
Epic
- Description: Amazing and very impressive.
- Example Sentence: “The Christmas parade was an epic event for the town.”
Epiphany
- Description: A Christian holiday celebrated on January 6th, remembering the Wise Men’s visit to Jesus.
- Example Sentence: “We learned about the Epiphany in our Christmas story.”
Estimate
- Description: To make a good guess.
- Example Sentence: “Can you estimate how many candies are in the jar?”
Event
- Description: Something special that happens.
- Example Sentence: “The Christmas concert is a big event at our school.”
Evergreen
- Description: A plant that stays green all year, like a pine tree.
- Example Sentence: “We decorated the evergreen tree with ornaments.”
Eve
- Description: The day or evening before an event.
- Example Sentence: “On Christmas Eve, we hang our stockings.”
Exalt
- Description: To praise or honor.
- Example Sentence: “We exalt the joyous spirit of Christmas.”
Exchange
- Description: To give something and get something else in return.
- Example Sentence: “We exchange gifts with our friends.”
Excitement
- Description: The feeling of being very happy and enthusiastic.
- Example Sentence: “The excitement of Christmas morning is unforgettable.”
Express
- Description: To show or tell a feeling or thought.
- Example Sentence: “We express our love during Christmas.”
Extol
- Description: To praise highly.
- Example Sentence: “We extol the virtues of giving and sharing.”
Exuberance
- Description: Full of energy and happiness.
- Example Sentence: “The children’s exuberance was contagious during the holiday season.”
Embellish
- Description: To decorate or add details.
- Example Sentence: “We embellish our Christmas cards with glitter and stickers.”
Epistle
- Description: A letter, often used in a religious context.
- Example Sentence: “The Christmas epistle told a story of kindness and generosity.”
Everlasting
- Description: Lasting forever or a very long time.
- Example Sentence: “The everlasting joy of Christmas fills our hearts.”
Excursion
- Description: A short journey or trip.
- Example Sentence: “Our Christmas excursion to see the lights was magical.”
Exquisite
- Description: Extremely beautiful and delicate.
- Example Sentence: “The exquisite Christmas ornaments were hand-painted.”
Extravaganza
- Description: A large, exciting, and impressive event.
- Example Sentence: “The Christmas extravaganza at school was a huge success.”
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