Presents, peace, poinsettia, and peppermint give you plenty of Christmas words beginning with P. Browse gift words, food, decorations, and story references. Each definition includes an example, with familiar quick choices at the top and more specific terms below.
Quick List of Christmas P Words
Presents, Peace, Poinsettia, Peppermint, Parol, Partridge, Prancer, Pudding.
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Christmas Words That Start with P: Meanings and Examples
Pageant
A festive performance or show, often telling the story of Christmas. Example: The students performed a Christmas pageant for their families.
Pajamas
Comfy clothes worn to bed, often gifted at Christmas. Example: On Christmas Eve, everyone wore their new pajamas to bed.
Parade
A procession of people, vehicles, or decorated floats, sometimes held for Christmas. Example: The Christmas parade passed through the town square.
Parcel
A wrapped package, often containing a gift. Example: I can’t wait to open the parcels under the Christmas tree.
Parol
A star-shaped lantern used in the Philippines to celebrate Christmas. Example: The bright parol shone in every window during the holidays.
Partridge
A bird mentioned in the Christmas song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Example: On the first day of Christmas, a partridge sat in the pear tree.
Party
A festive gathering of friends and family to celebrate Christmas. Example: We had a fun Christmas party with games and treats.
Party Favors
Small gifts given to guests at a Christmas party. Example: The kids loved their Christmas party favors.
Pastries
Sweet baked goods often enjoyed during the holidays. Example: We baked pastries filled with holiday spices.
Patchwork
A craft made by sewing pieces of fabric together, often seen in quilts. Example: Grandma made a patchwork quilt as a Christmas gift.
Patience
The ability to wait calmly, especially during the excitement of the holidays. Example: It takes a lot of patience to wait for Christmas morning.
Peace
A time of calm and harmony, often associated with Christmas. Example: The message of peace is shared by families during Christmas.
Peal (of Bells)
The ringing sound of bells, often heard during the holidays. Example: The peal of bells echoed through the town on Christmas Eve.
Pearls
Hard, often lustrous objects formed within certain mollusks, used in jewelry; imitation pearl beads may also be used as decorations. Example: A string of imitation pearls decorated the Christmas tree.
Pecan Pie
A sweet pie made with pecans, often served at holiday dinners. Example: We enjoyed pecan pie after Christmas dinner.
Peppermint
A refreshing, minty flavor used in many holiday treats. Example: Peppermint candy canes are a favorite Christmas treat.
Perfume
A scented liquid used to smell nice, often given as a gift. Example: She received a lovely bottle of perfume for Christmas.
Personalized
Something made unique with a name or special touch. Example: We hung personalized stockings over the fireplace.
Photograph
A picture taken with a camera to capture memories. Example: We took a family photograph in front of the Christmas tree.
Piano
A musical instrument often played during Christmas carols. Example: Grandma played Christmas songs on the piano.
Pick
A small tool used to play stringed instruments like the guitar. Example: He used a red pick to play holiday songs on the guitar.
Picture
A visual image or photograph. Example: We took a picture with Santa at the mall.
Picturesque
Beautiful or charming, like a scene from a Christmas card. Example: The snow-covered village looked picturesque.
Pie
A dessert with a sweet filling inside a crust, often enjoyed at Christmas dinner. Example: We had apple pie for dessert after our Christmas feast.
Pigs in Blankets
Small sausages wrapped in bacon in British Christmas cooking; in other places, the name can mean sausages wrapped in dough. Example: We served pigs in blankets with Christmas dinner.
Pinecone
A woody structure that bears the seeds of a pine tree, often used in Christmas crafts. Example: We tied ribbon around a pinecone for the wreath.
Pipers Piping
Musicians playing flutes or pipes, from the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Example: The pipers piping played a lively tune at the Christmas concert.
Placemats
Mats placed on the table to protect it and add decoration. Example: The Christmas placemats had snowmen and reindeer on them.
Plaid
A crisscross pattern often used in holiday clothing and decor. Example: We wore plaid shirts for our Christmas card photo.
Plan
A detailed arrangement for how to do something, especially during the busy holidays. Example: We made a plan to bake cookies and wrap presents on Christmas Eve.
Play
A short performance, often part of Christmas celebrations. Example: The children performed a Christmas play for the school.
Pleasant
Something that is enjoyable or nice. Example: The fire made our Christmas evening even more pleasant.
Plentiful
Having more than enough, often referring to food at Christmas. Example: Our Christmas dinner table was filled with plentiful dishes.
Plum
A stone fruit; in the traditional name plum pudding, plum can refer to dried fruit such as raisins rather than fresh plums. Example: The Christmas menu included a rich plum pudding.
Poinsettia
A plant often displayed at Christmas, known for its colored leaflike bracts around small flowers. Example: A poinsettia stood near the Christmas window display.
Polar
Relating to the regions near Earth’s North or South Pole; it is a geographical word that can fit a winter setting. Example: The Christmas story used a snowy polar setting.
Polar Bear
A large white bear that lives in the Arctic , often associated with Christmas. Example: The children watched a movie about polar bears on Christmas Eve.
Polar Express
A famous Christmas story about a magical train ride to the North Pole. Example: We read “The Polar Express” together by the fire.
Pole
One of the two ends of Earth’s axis; the North Pole is Santa’s home in Christmas stories. Example: The letter in the story was addressed to the North Pole.
Popcorn String
A string of popcorn used to decorate Christmas trees. Example: We made popcorn strings to hang on the tree.
Portrait
A picture or painting of a person or group, often taken during Christmas. Example: We had a family portrait taken in front of the Christmas tree.
Postcard
A card sent by mail with a Christmas message or greeting. Example: We sent postcards with holiday wishes to our family.
Praise
To express admiration or approval, often part of Christmas songs and prayers. Example: The choir sang songs of praise during the Christmas service.
Prancer
One of Santa’s reindeer, known for prancing through the night sky. Example: Prancer led the sleigh as Santa delivered gifts on Christmas Eve.
Pray
To talk to God, often part of Christmas traditions for many families. Example: We prayed together before Christmas dinner.
Precious
Something that is highly valued or special. Example: The precious ornaments were passed down through generations.
Prepare
To get ready for something, such as Christmas celebrations. Example: We spent the weekend preparing for Christmas Day.
Presents
Gifts exchanged during Christmas to show love and appreciation. Example: The children excitedly unwrapped their Christmas presents.
Promise
A commitment to do something, often symbolized in Christmas stories of hope. Example: We made a promise to help those in need this Christmas.
Prophecy
A prediction of what will happen, often part of religious Christmas stories. Example: The prophecy of a savior’s birth is central to the Christmas story.
Pudding
A sweet dessert often served during Christmas meals. Example: We made a traditional Christmas pudding this year.
Pumpkin Pie
A popular dessert made from pumpkin , often served during holiday meals. Example: Pumpkin pie is one of my favorite holiday treats.
Punch
A fruity drink often served at Christmas parties. Example: We made a big bowl of punch for our Christmas gathering.
Puppets
Figures moved by a person to act out a story or performance. Example: The children used puppets in a Christmas play.
Christmas P Words by Use
- Gifts and gatherings: Presents, Parcel, Party, Personalized.
- Food and decorations: Peppermint, Poinsettia, Parol, Pudding.
- Stories and feelings: Partridge, Prancer, Peace, Patience.
Short Christmas Words Beginning with P
3 letters: Pie. 4 letters: Pick, Plan, Play, Plum, Pole, Pray. 5 letters: Parol, Party, Peace, Piano, Plaid, Polar, Punch.
Christmas Phrases with P
- Peace and Christmas wishes
- Peppermint treats
- Presents beneath the tree
Peace suits a greeting; presents and parcel fit a gift theme. Parol names a Philippine Christmas lantern. Poinsettia is a plant word, and peppermint can refer to a plant or its familiar minty flavor.
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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