Christmas Spelling List

4. – Perfectly clean or pure
7. A Christian feast on January 6 celebrating the visit of the Wise Men to Jesus; also means a sudden realization.
9. The birth of Jesus Christ; also scenes depicting His birth.
13. A plant with white berries traditionally hung at Christmas; people often kiss underneath it.
15. Wrapping a baby tightly in cloths for warmth and comfort
16. The Wise Men or astrologers who traveled to see the newborn Jesus.
17. A rich holiday drink made with milk, eggs, sugar, and spices
19. A vehicle with runners instead of wheels, used on snow and often pulled by horses or reindeer.
21. A public show or performance
22. Deer that live in cold northern regions
23. A savior or anointed one
24. The moment when life begins in the wombchimney – A vertical structure that lets smoke escape from a fireplace or stove.

1. A plant with bright red or white leaves often used as Christmas decoration.
2. The town where Jesus was born, according to the Bible.
3. Singing Christmas songs in groups, often going door to door.
5. A fragrant tree resin burned as incense
6. An official count of a population
8. Long, pointed pieces of ice that form when dripping water freezes
10. Another word for the Christmas season.
11. The Christian belief that God became human in the person of Jesus
12. News or information
14. A fragrant resin used as perfume or incense
18. A sweet baked treat flavored with ginger and spices; often used to make cookies or houses at Christmas.
20. The Christian event where the angel Gabriel tells Mary she will give birth to Jesus