Christmas Words Beginning With P

Most of these Christmas ‘P’ words seem fairly self-explanatory. But, just in case you need to justify your answers (we don’t know what game you’re playing or who you’re playing with!), here are our reasons for including each of these words on our list of Christmas words that start with the letter P:

Presents

You can’t have Christmas without presents! Gift-giving is a major tradition during Christmas, symbolizing the gifts presented to Jesus by the Magi and the spirit of giving.

Poinsettia

This plant, with its bright red and green foliage, is a popular decoration during Christmas time, often associated with holiday decor.

Peace

Christmas is often seen as a time for promoting peace on Earth, as celebrated in carols and festive messages. ‘War is over, if you want it.’ (from John Lennon’s Happy Xmas (War Is Over)).

Pine

Pine trees are commonly used as Christmas trees, decorated with lights and ornaments. The smell of pine needles filling your house is a common scent at Christmas time.

Partridge

Featured in the Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” where a partridge is in a pear tree.

Pear Tree

For the above partridge to sit in!

Peppermint

Peppermint-flavored treats, like candy canes and peppermint bark, are popular during the Christmas season.

Plum Pudding

Also known as Christmas pudding, this traditional dessert is often served during Christmas dinner in many English-speaking countries. We think you should get extra marks for using this as your ‘Christmas word beginning with P’ because it has not one but two P’s! 

Pudding

If it’s not a plum pudding you’re having, there are various other types of puddings, especially rich, festive ones, which are enjoyed during Christmas celebrations.

Pavlova

In some countries like Australia and New Zealand, Pavlova, a meringue-based dessert, is a popular Christmas treat.

Prancer

One of Santa’s reindeer, who helps pull Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve.

Polar Express

A popular Christmas story and movie about a magical train ride to the North Pole.

Pinecone

Often used as natural decorations in Christmas wreaths and centerpieces.

Party

Christmas parties are common, celebrating the festive season with friends, family, and colleagues.

Pipers

From “The Twelve Days of Christmas” carol, referring to the “eleven pipers piping.”

Pastry

Various pastries, including mince pies and Christmas cookies, are baked and enjoyed during the holiday season.

Prayer

Many people attend church services and offer prayers during Christmas, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Popcorn

Popcorn strings are a traditional decoration for Christmas trees.

Pyjamas/pajamas

Christmas-themed pajamas are popular for cozying up during the holidays, often given as gifts or worn on Christmas Eve.

Proclaim

Refers to proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ’s birth, often seen in carols and church services.

Parade

Christmas parades are festive events held in many communities to celebrate the holiday season. Sometimes a parade is held at the beginning of the festive season to coincide with Santa’s arrival at a shopping mall.

Party Hat

Worn during Christmas parties to add a festive and playful touch. Also a common ‘prize’ found inside a Christmas cracker or bon-bon. In some families you can’t eat your Christmas dinner until you have donned your party hat from your Christmas cracker! 

Pomander

A traditional holiday decoration made from an orange studded with cloves, often used to freshen the air and add a festive scent.

Pollyanna Gift Exchange

A fun way to make a game of exchanging gifts at Christmas time. Learn more about how to do a Pollyanna gift exchange here.

Play

Christmas plays and pageants are commonly performed to tell the story of the Nativity and other holiday tales. ‘Play’ could also be used in the context of children playing with their new toys on Christmas morning – it’s a very playful time of year!

Package

It’s the time of year for deliveries and packages of all shapes and sizes will commonly arrive at your door!