Christmas Words that Start with X

Finding Christmas words that start with the “X” may seem tricky, but there are some great options that can add fun and intrigue to your classroom discussions. Below are a few festive Christmas words that start with “X,” with explanations and example sentences to help elementary students learn the meanings behind them.

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X-Factor

• Description: A special quality that makes someone or something stand out.
• Example Sentence: The bright Christmas tree in the town square has an X-factor that makes everyone smile.

Xmas

• Description: Another way to write “Christmas,” where the “X” represents Christ.
• Example Sentence: We sent out our Xmas cards to all of our friends and family.

Xenaria

• Description: A term for hospitality, often connected to welcoming others.
• Example Sentence: During the holidays, it’s important to practice xenaria by welcoming guests into your home.

Xenium

• Description: A gift or present given to a guest or stranger during a visit.
• Example Sentence: The host offered a lovely xenium to everyone who attended the Christmas party.

Xenodochial

• Description: Friendly and kind to strangers.
• Example Sentence: The xenodochial innkeeper welcomed travelers during the cold Christmas season.

Xenodochium

• Description: An ancient term for a place that provides hospitality, like an inn or guesthouse.
• Example Sentence: The story of Christmas often takes place in a humble xenodochium where Mary and Joseph stayed.

Xenophilia

• Description: Love or appreciation for foreign cultures and customs.
• Example Sentence: Celebrating Christmas traditions from around the world is a great way to embrace xenophilia.

Xeranthemum

• Description: A type of dried flower that remains beautiful and colorful even after drying, symbolizing everlasting beauty.
• Example Sentence: The xeranthemum bouquet added a unique touch to our Christmas table decor.

Xylitol

• Description: A sweetener found in some candies and treats, sometimes used in holiday recipes.
• Example Sentence: Mom baked cookies with xylitol instead of sugar for a healthier Christmas treat.

Xylography

• Description: The art of engraving on wood, sometimes used to make festive decorations.
• Example Sentence: The xylography on the wooden ornaments gave them a special handcrafted look for the tree.

Xylophone

• Description: A musical instrument made of wooden bars, perfect for playing holiday tunes.
• Example Sentence: The children played “Jingle Bells” on their xylophones during the Christmas concert.

Xystus

• Description: An outdoor garden or walkway, often decorated for the holidays.
• Example Sentence: The xystus outside the house was lit up with Christmas lights for everyone to enjoy.

What are some Christmas words that start with X?

Here are some unique Christmas words that start with X (see descriptions and sample sentences above):

X-factor, Xmas, xenaria, xenium, xenodochial, xenodochium, xenophilia, xeranthemum, xylitol, xylography, xylophone, xystus

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Gabrielle Kotkov is an AMI-trained 3-6 Montessorian and educational consultant. She has a Master's Degree in Child Studies and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). She is particularly interested in the intersection between Montessori education and multilingualism, which led her to create the Multilingual Montessori website and podcast. Gabrielle has taught in schools in NYC, Sicily, London, and Austin, and is currently on the teaching faculty of the West Side Montessori School Teacher Education Program, an AMS training center in NYC.

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