Christmas Words that Start with S

For teachers looking to incorporate Christmas-themed vocabulary into their lessons, here’s a list of Christmas words that start with the letter “S.” These words can help enrich students’ language skills while keeping the holiday spirit alive. Each word comes with a brief description and an example sentence suitable for elementary students.

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Christmas Words that Start with S

Sacred

• Description: Something that is very important and special, often related to religion.
• Example Sentence: The nativity scene in the church is considered sacred by many people.

Sack

• Description: A large bag, often used by Santa to carry gifts.
• Example Sentence: Santa’s sack was filled with presents for all the children.

Sales

• Description: Special discounts on items, especially during the holiday season.
• Example Sentence: The holiday sales made it the perfect time to buy gifts.

Santa

• Description: A jolly man in a red suit who delivers presents to children on Christmas Eve.
• Example Sentence: Many children write letters to Santa asking for their favorite toys.

Santa’s Workshop

• Description: The place where Santa and his elves make toys for Christmas.
• Example Sentence: Santa’s workshop is busy all year round making gifts for Christmas.

Savior

• Description: A person who saves others, often referring to Jesus in the Christmas story.
• Example Sentence: Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus, their Savior, on Christmas.

Scarf

• Description: A piece of clothing worn around the neck to keep warm.
• Example Sentence: I wore a red scarf to stay warm while playing in the snow.

Scents

• Description: Pleasant smells, often associated with Christmas like pine or cinnamon.
• Example Sentence: The scents of cookies and pine trees filled the house.

Season

• Description: A period of the year, especially winter during Christmas time.
• Example Sentence: Winter is the season when we celebrate Christmas.

Second Helping

• Description: A second serving of food, often during a big holiday meal.
• Example Sentence: After tasting the stuffing, I asked for a second helping.

Secret Santa

• Description: A fun gift exchange where participants give and receive anonymous presents.
• Example Sentence: In our Secret Santa game, I received a cozy pair of socks.

Sentimental

• Description: Having strong feelings of love or nostalgia.
• Example Sentence: The old Christmas ornaments were very sentimental to my family.

Sharing

• Description: Giving a part of what you have to others, especially during Christmas.
• Example Sentence: We learned about the importance of sharing during the holiday season.

Shepherd

• Description: A person who takes care of sheep; often mentioned in the nativity story.
• Example Sentence: The shepherds were among the first to hear about the birth of Jesus.

Shopping

• Description: The activity of buying things, especially gifts during Christmas.
• Example Sentence: Christmas shopping can be fun but also very busy.

Silent

• Description: Completely quiet, often used to describe a peaceful night.
• Example Sentence: The night before Christmas was calm and silent.

Silent Night

• Description: A famous Christmas carol about the peaceful night of Jesus’ birth.
• Example Sentence: We sang “Silent Night” during the Christmas Eve service.

Silver Bells

• Description: A popular Christmas song and a decoration often used during the holidays.
• Example Sentence: The silver bells on the tree jingled softly in the breeze.

Sing

• Description: To make musical sounds with your voice, often done with Christmas carols.
• Example Sentence: We love to sing carols around the Christmas tree.

Sinterklaas

• Description: A Dutch figure similar to Santa Claus, who brings gifts to children.
• Example Sentence: Sinterklaas visits children in the Netherlands on December 5th.

Skates

• Description: Shoes with blades attached, used for ice skating.
• Example Sentence: I got a new pair of skates for Christmas this year.

Skating

• Description: Gliding on ice using skates; a popular winter activity.
• Example Sentence: We went skating on the frozen pond near our house.

Skiing

• Description: A winter sport where you glide over snow on skis.
• Example Sentence: Skiing down the mountain was the highlight of our winter break.

Sled

• Description: A small vehicle used for sliding down snow-covered hills.
• Example Sentence: We took our sled to the big hill after the first snowfall.

Sledge

• Description: A type of sled, especially one pulled by animals like horses.
• Example Sentence: The horse-drawn sledge took us on a magical ride through the snowy woods.

Sleigh

• Description: A large sled, especially one used by Santa to deliver presents.
• Example Sentence: Santa’s sleigh is pulled by eight reindeer on Christmas Eve.

Sleigh Bells

• Description: Bells often attached to a sleigh, making a jingling sound.
• Example Sentence: The sleigh bells jingled as we rode through the snow.

Smile

• Description: A happy expression made by turning up the corners of your mouth.
• Example Sentence: The children’s faces lit up with smiles when they saw their gifts.

Snow

• Description: Soft, white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky in winter.
• Example Sentence: We woke up to a beautiful blanket of snow on Christmas morning.

Snowball

• Description: A ball made of snow, often used in playful fights.
• Example Sentence: We had a snowball fight in the front yard after breakfast.

Snowdrift

• Description: A pile of snow formed by the wind.
• Example Sentence: The snowdrift was so high it almost covered the mailbox.

Snowflake

• Description: A single piece of snow, often with a unique and intricate pattern.
• Example Sentence: Each snowflake is unique and has its own special design.

Snowglobe

• Description: A decorative object filled with water and “snow” that falls when shaken.
• Example Sentence: I love to shake the snowglobe and watch the snow fall on the tiny village inside.

Snowman

• Description: A figure made of snow, often with a carrot nose and coal eyes.
• Example Sentence: We built a snowman in the yard and gave him a scarf and hat.

Snowshoe

• Description: A special kind of footwear that helps you walk on top of snow without sinking.
• Example Sentence: We put on our snowshoes and hiked through the deep snow in the forest.

Snowsuit

• Description: A warm, padded suit worn to keep warm in the snow.
• Example Sentence: The kids wore snowsuits to stay warm while playing outside.

Song

• Description: A piece of music with words that you sing.
• Example Sentence: Our class sang a Christmas song at the holiday concert.

Sparkle

• Description: To shine with small bright flashes of light, like tinsel on a tree.
• Example Sentence: The Christmas lights made the whole room sparkle.

Spices

• Description: Flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg, often used in holiday cooking.
• Example Sentence: The kitchen smelled wonderful from all the spices used in the cookies.

Spirit

• Description: The feeling of joy and togetherness that comes with Christmas.
• Example Sentence: The Christmas spirit filled the whole town with happiness.

St. Nicholas

• Description: A historical figure who inspired the legend of Santa Claus.
• Example Sentence: St. Nicholas is remembered for his generosity and kindness.

Star

• Description: A bright object in the sky, often used as a Christmas decoration.
• Example Sentence: We placed a shiny star on top of our Christmas tree.

Stocking

• Description: A large sock hung up on Christmas Eve to be filled with small gifts.
• Example Sentence: I found candy and toys in my stocking on Christmas morning.

Stollen

• Description: A type of sweet bread filled with fruits and nuts, traditionally eaten at Christmas.
• Example Sentence: We enjoyed slices of stollen with our holiday tea.

Stuffing

• Description: A mixture of bread and seasonings cooked inside a turkey.
• Example Sentence: The stuffing was everyone’s favorite part of the Christmas dinner.

Sugar

• Description: A sweet substance used in baking Christmas cookies and candies.
• Example Sentence: We sprinkled sugar on top of the cookies before baking them.

Sugar Cookies

• Description: Sweet, buttery cookies often decorated with icing for Christmas.
• Example Sentence: We made sugar cookies in the shape of stars and trees.

Sugarplum

• Description: A sweet candy often mentioned in Christmas stories and poems.
• Example Sentence: Visions of sugarplums danced in the children’s heads as they slept.

Surprise

• Description: Something unexpected that brings joy, often a gift at Christmas.
• Example Sentence: Finding a new bike under the tree was the best surprise ever.

Swans a-Swimming

• Description: One of the gifts from the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”
• Example Sentence: In the song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” the singer receives seven swans a-swimming.

Sweater

• Description: A warm piece of clothing worn in the winter, often decorated for Christmas.
• Example Sentence: I wore my favorite Christmas sweater to the holiday party.

Sweets

• Description: Candy and other sugary treats often enjoyed during the holidays.
• Example Sentence: The table was filled with sweets, like candy canes and chocolates.

What are some Christmas words that start with S?

Here are some unique Christmas words that start with S (see descriptions and sample sentences above):
Sacred, Sack, Sales, Santa, Santa’s workshop, Savior, Scarf, Scents, Season, Second Helping, Secret Santa, Sentimental, Sharing, Shepherd, Shopping, Silent, Silent Night, Silver Bells, Sing, Sinterklaas, Skates, Skating, Skiing, Sled, Sledge, Sleigh, Sleigh Bells, Smile, Snow, Snowball, Snowdrift, Snowflake, Snowglobe, Snowman, Snowshoe, Snowsuit, Song, Sparkle, Spices, Spirit, St. Nicholas, Star, Stocking, Stollen, Stuffing, Sugar, Sugar Cookies, Sugarplum, Surprise, Swans a-Swimming, Sweater, Sweets

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