Explore a Christmas word game or execute a letter-themed Christmas party, no matter the occasion, if you need some Christmas words starting with X, we’ve done our best to provide some for you below.
As you can appreciate, not a lot of words begin with the letter x, and when you try to define them as Christmas words, that list of words gets even smaller. So, just for this very special letter, we thought we would give you a short list of Christmas words that begin with X and then follow this up with a list of Christmas words that contain the letter x. Don’t worry, we’ll provide explanations for each word as we go in case you need to justify your chosen word to someone.
Christmas Words That Begin With The Letter X
Xmas
This is a common abbreviation for the word ‘Christmas’ where the ‘Christ’ is replaced with an ‘X’. Some religious folk do not use or appreciate this shortcut for Christmas as they feel it leaves out the ‘reason for the season’.
Xmas Tree
A shortened way to say ‘Christmas Tree’.
Xylophone
While not exclusively Christmas-related, xylophones are often included in children’s toy gifts and sometimes in Christmas music.
X Words For Christmas
These words don’t start with x, but they have x in them which is why we’ve given them their own list.
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas, traditionally a time for giving gifts to those in service positions, but nowadays a lazy day to clean up, play with new Christmas presents and eat leftover food!
Mix
As in Christmas cookie mix or spice mix.
Box
As in gift boxes or Christmas boxes.
Complex
Describing elaborate Christmas light displays or decorations or the instructions to put together new toys on Christmas morning!
Exchanging
As in exchanging gifts.
Gift Exchange
A fun way to exchange gifts in a large group – from Secret Santa to Yankee Swap, there are many fun ways to hold a gift exchange.
Excitement
The feeling associated with Christmas festivities – there is nothing more exciting than the build up to Christmas, especially for young children!
While the letter “X” might not be the first letter that comes to mind when thinking of Christmas, it certainly has its place in the festive vocabulary. From the commonly used abbreviation “Xmas” to the beloved tradition of “Boxing Day,” words with the letter “X” add a unique flair to the holiday season.
Whether it’s through the excitement of exchanging gifts, the delight of mixing up holiday treats, or the thoughtful preparation of gift boxes, these words remind us of the joy and complexity that make Christmas special.
We know it’s a relatively short list, but we think we did an excellent job of putting it together, and hopefully you’ve managed to find a Christmas X word to suit your needs.
Happy Xmas!
