CHRISTMAS VOCABULARYOnline version What's the word? by EOI EL FUERO DE LOGROÑO A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Starts with A the coming of Jesus Christ; the month leading up to Christmas Starts with B the day after Christmas Starts with C a decorated paper tube that makes a sharp noise ('crack!') and releases a small toy when two people pull it apart Contains D hot spiced wine which is drunk at Christmas Starts with E a traditional Christmas drink made of alcohol with beaten eggs and milk Starts with F a gum used for incense; one of the gifts that the Three Wise Men gave to Jesus Contains G a trough for food for horses or cattle; used by Mary and Joseph as a cot or bed for Jesus Starts with H an evergreen plant with prickly dark green leaves and red berries Contains I a traditional sweet pastry filled with fruit Starts with J the son of God; the Messiah Contains K a _______-shaped bag traditionally hung on a mantlepiece or Christmas tree by children on Christmas Eve to hold small gifts that Santa Claus is credited with bringing Contains L a plant with white berries, traditionally used as a Christmas decoration; people kiss under it Starts with M the wise men from the East who brought gifts for Baby Jesus Contains N a shelf above a fireplace opening Starts with O an object that adds beauty to something; a decoration Contains P a person who looks after sheep Starts with Q a hard round fruit that looks like a yellow apple and can be eaten only when it is cooked. It is usually used for making jelly and a variety of Christmas desserts. Contains R a gum used for perfume or incense; one of the gifts that the Three Wise Men gave to Jesus Starts with S a sledge or light cart on runners pulled by horses or reindeer over snow and ice Starts with T a decoration consisting of thin strips of shine metal foil, traditionally used to trim the Christmas tree Starts with U first thing you do after finding your Christmas presents under the Christmas tree Contains V the evening or day before Christmas Day Starts with W title of a well-known Christmas carol by Bing Crosby Starts with X abbreviation or informal term for 'Christmas' Starts with Y an old-fashioned and literary way to refer to the period around Christmas Day Contains Z A feeling common during the month of December; the need to buy many overpriced gifts for your family, normally on a credit card. It is always followed by the so-called New Year's hangover, when the credit card bill comes in and the buyer goes on a rant about how much money they have spent.
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