Christmas words that start with L include lights, love, lantern, letter, log, lullaby, and lyrics. Use the quick list for a word game or writing idea, then browse the meanings and examples. You’ll also find less common terms for Christmas foods and traditions.
Quick List of Christmas L Words
Lantern, Laughter, Letter, Light, Lights, Log, Love, Loving, Lullaby, Lyrics.
For a simple answer, try lights for a decoration, love for a feeling, lantern for an object, or Lebkuchen for a Christmas food. Some words below have a direct link to Christmas; others are everyday words you can use in a festive setting.
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Christmas Words That Start with L: Meanings and Examples
Lace
A fine fabric with an open pattern, used to trim clothing or decorations. Example: The Christmas stocking had a lace edge.
Laden
Heavily loaded or filled with something. Example: The branches were laden with Christmas ornaments.
Lamb
A young sheep, often shown with the shepherds in nativity scenes. Example: A small lamb stood beside the shepherd in the nativity display.
Lantern
A light with a protective case, used indoors or outside. Example: A lantern glowed beside the front door on Christmas Eve.
Lap
The space across your upper legs when you are sitting down. It appears in stories about children visiting Santa. Example: The child held a wrapped present in her lap.
Lanttulaatikko
A Finnish rutabaga, or swede, casserole traditionally served at Christmas. See the Finnish Christmas cookbook for the dish and other holiday foods. Example: Lanttulaatikko was one of the casseroles on the Christmas table.
Lasagna
A baked dish of layered pasta, sauce, and other fillings. Some families serve it for Christmas dinner. Example: Our family made lasagna for Christmas Eve.
Laugh
To make a sound that shows amusement or happiness. Example: We began to laugh when the ribbon fell off the gift.
Laughter
The sound or act of laughing. Example: Laughter filled the room during the Christmas game.
Lavish
Generous, elaborate, or rich in detail. Example: The hotel had a lavish display of Christmas decorations.
Lebkuchen
German spiced baked treats often associated with Christmas. Nuremberg is especially known for its Lebkuchen. Example: We shared a box of Lebkuchen with our visitors.
Leftovers
Food remaining after a meal. Example: We used the Christmas dinner leftovers for lunch.
Legend
A traditional story passed down over time. Example: The book explored a Christmas legend from another country.
Letter
A written message sent to someone; a letter to Santa is a familiar Christmas example. Example: He put his letter to Santa in an envelope.
Light
Brightness that makes things visible, or a lamp or candle that gives brightness. It can also be a verb meaning to illuminate. Example: A candle brought a little light to the Christmas table.
Lighting
The way lights are arranged or used. Example: The soft lighting made the Christmas dinner feel cozy.
Lights
Lamps or bulbs used to brighten trees, homes, and streets at Christmas. Example: We hung lights around the window.
Limpa
A Swedish rye bread. It is a food word that may fit a family’s holiday menu rather than a word used only at Christmas. Example: Grandpa sliced the limpa to serve with the holiday meal.
Linzer torte
An Austrian tart with a jam filling and a lattice top, sometimes served during the holiday season. Example: A Linzer torte stood beside the Christmas cookies.
Little Drummer Boy
A character from the Christmas song of the same name, who offers music as a gift to the baby Jesus. Example: The concert included a performance of “The Little Drummer Boy.”
Lively
Full of energy or activity. Example: A lively game followed Christmas dinner.
Locket
A small pendant that opens to hold a picture or keepsake; it can be a Christmas gift. Example: She unwrapped a locket with a family photograph inside.
Log
A thick piece of cut wood; a Yule log is connected with Christmas traditions. Example: They set a log beside the fireplace for Christmas Eve.
Lollipop
A hard sweet on a stick, sometimes placed in a Christmas stocking. Example: A striped lollipop peeked out of the stocking.
Lore
Traditional stories and knowledge passed down within a culture or group. Example: We read about Christmas lore from different places.
Lords
Men with a noble title. The word appears in “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Example: The picture book showed the lords dancing at a Christmas celebration.
Love
Deep affection or care for someone. Example: Her Christmas card was filled with love and good wishes.
Loving
Showing affection and care. Example: He wrote a loving message inside the Christmas card.
Lullaby
A gentle song intended to soothe a child to sleep; some Christmas songs use a lullaby form. Example: She sang a quiet Christmas lullaby.
Luminaria
A Christmas light with different regional meanings. In New Mexico, it can mean a small bonfire or a paper-bag lantern; the lantern is also called a farolito. The National Park Service explains the local traditions. Example: Luminarias lit the path on Christmas Eve.
Lump
A small solid piece of something. A lump of coal appears in Christmas stocking stories. Example: The story mentioned a lump of coal in a stocking.
Lustrous
Shiny, with a soft glow or sheen. Example: Lustrous ornaments reflected the Christmas lights.
Lyrics
The words of a song, including a Christmas carol. Example: We checked the lyrics before joining the carol singers.
Christmas L Words by Use
- Decorations and light: lantern, light, lighting, lights, luminaria.
- Feelings and descriptions: laden, laughter, lavish, lively, love, loving, lustrous.
- Foods: lanttulaatikko, lasagna, Lebkuchen, leftovers, limpa, Linzer torte, lollipop.
- Songs and stories: lamb, legend, Little Drummer Boy, lore, lords, lullaby, lyrics.
- Gifts and traditions: lace, lap, letter, locket, log, lump.
Short Christmas Words Beginning with L
Three letters: lap, log.
Four letters: lace, lamb, love, lump.
Five letters: laden, laugh, light, lords.
Christmas Phrases with L
- Love and joy
- Lights on the tree
- Letters to Santa
- Laughter around the table
- Love, light, and Christmas wishes
Try a short message such as “Sending love and light this Christmas,” or use lantern, letter, and log as three starting words for a story.
Looking for another letter? Browse the Christmas words A–Z list, or explore winter words that start with L for vocabulary about the wider season.
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