
Whether you’re delighting in a Christmas word game or designing a letter-themed Christmas event, whatever your reason, if you need Christmas words that start with the letter D, a long list of suggestions is available below!
We’ll begin with the list for easy reference, then, further below, we’ll list out the explanation and reasons why we believe that these ‘D’ words can all be considered ‘Christmas’ words. Regardless, we hope you find what you’re looking for in our list of Christmas words starting with D.

Christmas Words Beginning With D
- Dasher
- Dancer
- Donner/Donder
- Decorations
- December
- Donkey
- Drummer
- Dinner
- Dove
- Deliver
- Douglas Fir
- Don
- Deck
- Display
- Doll
- Dreidel

Now for your explanations, we know some of them might seem like a bit of a stretch, but, as it turns out, there’s not a lot of Christmas words that begin with the letter D, so we’ve done our best with the ones we could think of. Here’s why we think these words are all ‘Christmassy’:
Dasher
One of Santa’s reindeer, essential to the lore of Santa Claus and his Christmas Eve journey. ‘You know Dasher and Dancer and….’
Dancer
Another of Santa’s reindeer, playing a crucial role in pulling Santa’s sleigh.
Donner/Donder
Yet another of Santa’s reindeer, contributing to the magical flight on Christmas Eve. Depending on where you get your Christmas knowledge from, this reindeer’s name can be either Donner or Donder – either way, it starts with D!
Decorations
Items used to adorn homes and public spaces, creating a festive atmosphere during the Christmas season. From Christmas trees to rooftops, there’s no doubt that Christmas is a time for decorating!
December
The month in which Christmas is celebrated, filled with various holiday traditions and events. While the actual event is on December 25th, the whole month of December seems to be filled with Christmas preparation and activities.
Donkey
Associated with the nativity story, where a donkey is believed to have carried Mary to Bethlehem.
Drummer
Refers to “The Little Drummer Boy,” a popular Christmas song and character who played his drum for the newborn Jesus…’parumpapumpum’
Dinner
The Christmas dinner is a significant feast often shared with family and friends, featuring special holiday dishes. Often enjoyed at lunch time or mid afternoon, Christmas Dinner is an important part of the tradition.
Dove
Symbolizes peace, which is a central theme of Christmas. Doves are also often used in Christmas decorations.
Deliver
No, not the Amazon deliveries you’ll no doubt be receiving at Christmas time, we were thinking of Santa Claus delivering presents to children around the world on Christmas Eve.
Douglas Fir
A type of Christmas tree, commonly used to decorate homes during the holiday season.
Don
As in “don we now our gay apparel” from the Christmas carol “Deck the Halls,” meaning to put on festive clothing.
Deck
Speaking of “Deck the Halls,” let’s ‘Deck the halls with boughs of holly’, meaning to decorate with festive adornments.
Display
Refers to Christmas light displays and decorated storefronts that are common during the holiday season.
Doll
A traditional Christmas gift, especially for young children.
Dreidel
OK, not technically Christmas, but this spinning top is used in the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which often coincides with the Christmas season, symbolizing the festive spirit. We know it’s a stretch, but if you celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah in your family then this ‘D’ word might still suit your needs.

What do you think? Have we missed any Christmas ‘D’ words?
From Dasher and Dancer, the iconic reindeer that guide Santa’s sleigh, to the essential Decorations that bring festive cheer to our homes, these ‘D’ words collectively evoke the spirit and traditions of the season.
December, the month of anticipation and joy, is marked by moments such as family Dinners and the joy of giving, symbolized by the act of Delivering presents. The Dove, representing peace, and the Donkey, central to the nativity story, remind us of the deeper meanings of Christmas.
Whether it’s the lively beats of a Drummer or the serene beauty of a Douglas Fir, each word enriches our celebration and reflection. As we Deck the halls and delight in festive Displays, let’s cherish these words that help us express the magic and wonder of Christmas.