Advent Vocabulary

6. sweet treats and baked goods, often associated with holiday traditions.
7. to honour the memory of an event or person, often through traditions.
8. cheerful merriment; festive good spirits.
10. lively and noisy festivities, often involving celebration and cheer.
12. The astronomical event marking midwinter; symbolically tied to light returning.
13. Glowing with soft, radiant light; evocative of candles, lanterns, or winter skies.
18. A blessing or expression of goodwill, often associated with religious or seasonal ceremonies.
19. Related to charitable giving or good works, especially prominent during the holiday season.
21. Shining brilliantly; radiant, like twinkling holiday lights or bright snow.
22. generosity of spirit; willingness to give or forgive during the season.
23. Filled with joy and triumph; celebratory in mood and action.
24. great wealth or luxuriousness, often seen in lavish decorations or feasts.

1. Exuberant joy or enthusiasm; overflowing festive spirit.
2. A splendid or impressive array, such as elaborate decorations or varied holiday dishes.
3. Regarded as sacred or inviolable—useful for describing cherished seasonal traditions.
4. Evoking the warmth or comfort of sitting by a fireside, especially in winter gatherings.
5. friendly, festive, and enjoyable atmosphere or gathering.
9. Brilliantly lit or glowing; often used to describe festive streets, trees, or hearths.
11. to decorate elaborately with ribbons, garlands, or lights.
14. Lofty or grand in speech or style—perfect for describing dramatic Christmas toasts, storytelling, or ceremonial language.
15. Lavish generosity; giving more than is necessary or expected.
16. shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance (e.g., decorations, lights).
17. Attractively charming or sweet; evokes the tender, sentimental aspects of the season.
20. an old literary term for the Christmas season.