Christmas Words That Start With A

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Hey there! Are you looking for Christmas words that start with the letter A? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve got 25 awesome words that will help you get into the holiday spirit. Whether you’re writing a Christmas story, making a holiday card, or just want to learn something new, these words are perfect for kids like you!

Traditional & Religious Christmas Words Starting With A

These words help us remember the real meaning of Christmas—the story of Jesus’s birth and the special traditions that celebrate it.

Advent

Definition: The four weeks before Christmas when we get ready and excited for the big day.
Example: “Every Sunday in December, we light a new candle on our Advent wreath.”
Did you know? Advent means “coming” in Latin! Those fun Advent calendars with 24 little doors? They started in Germany a long, long time ago.

Angel

Definition: A special messenger from God who appeared in the Christmas story.
Example: “Our Christmas tree has a beautiful angel on top with sparkly wings.”
Did you know? Angels show up over 300 times in the Bible! Gabriel was the angel who told Mary she would have baby Jesus.

Almighty

Definition: A word that means God has all the power in the world.
Example: “We sing about the Almighty God in our favorite Christmas carol, ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful.'”
Did you know? The word Almighty is in 12 of the most popular Christmas songs. That’s a lot!

Alleluia

Definition: A happy word that means “Praise the Lord!” People sing it in church at Christmas.
Example: “The choir sang ‘Alleluia!’ really loud at the Christmas Eve service.”
Did you know? They don’t sing Alleluia during Lent (the sad time before Easter), so when Christmas comes, everyone is extra excited to sing it again!

Christmas Decorations & Symbols Starting With A

These are the fun things we use to make our homes look festive and merry during the holiday season!

Advent Calendar

Definition: A calendar that counts down the days from December 1st to Christmas Eve, usually with little surprises inside.
Example: “I can’t wait to open door number 5 on my Advent calendar tomorrow!”
Did you know? The first printed Advent calendar was made in Germany in 1908. Today, some calendars have toys, makeup, or even treats for grown-ups!

Angel Ornament

Definition: A pretty angel figure you hang on your Christmas tree or put around the house.
Example: “We have an angel ornament for each family member, and we hang them on the tree together.”
Did you know? Glass angel ornaments from a special part of Germany have been collected by families since the 1800s. That’s older than your great-great-grandparents!

Artificial Snow

Definition: Fake snow that you can use to make your house look wintery, even if it’s warm outside.
Example: “The store window had artificial snow everywhere—it looked like a real winter wonderland!”
Did you know? Fake snow is made from special stuff that soaks up water and gets puffy. Pretty cool, right?

Amaryllis

Definition: A beautiful plant with big red or white flowers that blooms right at Christmas time.
Example: “The red amaryllis on our table makes our house look so Christmasy!”
Did you know? If you take good care of an amaryllis bulb, it can bloom for over 75 years! That’s a plant you could give to your grandchildren someday.

Arctic

Definition: The super cold, snowy place where we imagine Santa’s workshop is located.
Example: “I drew a picture of Santa’s Arctic workshop with all the reindeer playing in the snow.”
Did you know? The real North Pole isn’t on land—it’s in the middle of the Arctic Ocean! That’s why some stories show Santa’s workshop floating on ice.

Argyle

Definition: A pattern with diamond shapes that you see on Christmas sweaters and stockings.
Example: “Grandpa loves his red and green argyle sweater that he wears every Christmas.”
Did you know? Argyle patterns came from Scotland a long time ago. Santa probably has some argyle socks under his boots!

Christmas Foods & Beverages Starting With A

All the yummy treats and drinks that make Christmas taste so special!

Apple Cider

Definition: Warm apple juice with yummy spices like cinnamon—perfect for cold December nights.
Example: “We drink hot apple cider with a cinnamon stick while we decorate the tree.”
Did you know? In early America, people loved apple cider so much they sometimes used it like money! Can you imagine paying for toys with juice?

Almond Cookies

Definition: Sweet cookies that taste like almonds, often shaped like stars or crescents.
Example: “Mom made almond cookies shaped like stars and sprinkled them with powdered sugar.”
Did you know? Lots of countries have their own almond Christmas cookies! Germany, Italy, and Sweden all make special versions.

Ale

Definition: A special Christmas drink that’s like spicy, warm beer (but kids get the yummy non-alcoholic kind!).
Example: “The grown-ups drink hot, spiced ale while we have our hot chocolate.”
Did you know? Wassail is a funny word for hot ale, and it means “be healthy” in really old English!

Appetizers

Definition: Little snacks you eat before the big Christmas dinner.
Example: “Christmas appetizers are the best—cheese, crackers, and those yummy little meatballs!”
Did you know? In old-timey England, fancy appetizers showed that your family was rich and could afford lots of food!

Ambrosia

Definition: A sweet fruit salad with coconut, marshmallows, and oranges—very popular in the Southern United States.
Example: “Aunt Carol’s ambrosia is my favorite part of our Christmas buffet!”
Did you know? Ambrosia was the food of the gods in Greek myths! Eating it was supposed to make you live forever. (This salad won’t do that, but it sure is tasty!)

Christmas Activities & Concepts Starting With A

These words are about the things we DO and FEEL at Christmas—they’re what make the holidays so special!

Assembly

Definition: Putting things together, like toys or gingerbread houses, usually with your family.
Example: “Dad spent three hours on Christmas Eve trying to assemble my new bike!”
Did you know? Building things together as a family actually makes you feel closer. It’s science!

Appreciation

Definition: Saying thank you and showing you’re grateful for gifts and kindness.
Example: “We made thank-you cards to show our appreciation for all our presents.”
Did you know? Writing thank-you notes helps kids (and grown-ups!) be kinder and more thoughtful people.

Altruism

Definition: Being super kind and helping others without expecting anything back.
Example: “Our family showed altruism by donating toys to kids who don’t have any.”
Did you know? Those Salvation Army bell-ringers with red kettles collect millions of dollars for people in need. That’s altruism at work!

Affection

Definition: All the hugs, kisses, and “I love yous” we share with family at Christmas.
Example: “Christmas is when Grandma gives the best hugs and everyone says how much they love each other.”
Did you know? When you hug your family, your brain makes a special chemical called oxytocin that makes you feel happy and safe!

Anticipation

Definition: That super excited feeling you get while waiting for Christmas morning!
Example: “The anticipation was killing me—I couldn’t sleep because I was so excited for Santa to come!”
Did you know? Scientists say that waiting for Christmas sometimes makes you happier than Christmas Day itself! The waiting is part of the fun.

Accounts

Definition: The stories we read or tell about Christmas, especially the story of Jesus’s birth.
Example: “On Christmas Eve, Dad reads the accounts of Jesus’s birth from the Bible.”
Did you know? The Christmas story is actually in two different parts of the Bible (Matthew and Luke), and they tell different but matching parts of the story!

Descriptive & Fun Christmas Words Starting With A

These are super fun words you can use to describe all the amazing things about Christmas!

Awesome

Definition: Something so amazing and wonderful that it makes you say “Wow!”
Example: “That Christmas light show was totally awesome!”
Did you know? Awesome used to be a church word that meant something was so amazing it made you think of God. Christmas is definitely awesome!

Amazing

Definition: Something that surprises you and is really, really cool.
Example: “It’s amazing how many presents fit under our tree!”
Did you know? Grown-ups who sell toys use the word “amazing” a lot because it makes things sound super exciting!

Astonishing

Definition: Something so surprising that your mouth drops open!
Example: “The astonishing number of presents made my eyes pop out!”
Did you know? Charles Dickens, the guy who wrote ‘A Christmas Carol,’ used “astonishing” six whole times to describe how Scrooge changed!

Abominable

Definition: This word usually describes the Abominable Snowman, that big furry monster from Christmas cartoons!
Example: “The Abominable Snowman in ‘Rudolph’ looked scary but turned out to be nice.”
Did you know? In the Rudolph movie, the Abominable Snowman’s nickname is Bumble, and he becomes a dentist! It shows you shouldn’t judge by looks.

Christmas A-Words by Category & Difficulty

Word	Category	Difficulty Level	Common Usage
Advent	Religious	Easy	Very High
Angel	Religious/Decoration	Easy	Very High
Almighty	Religious	Medium	High
Alleluia	Religious	Hard	Medium
Advent Calendar	Decoration	Easy	High
Angel Ornament	Decoration	Easy	High
Artificial Snow	Decoration	Easy	Medium
Amaryllis	Decoration	Medium	Medium
Arctic	Decoration/Concept	Easy	Medium
Argyle	Decoration	Easy	Medium
Apple Cider	Food	Easy	High
Almond Cookies	Food	Easy	High
Ale	Food	Medium	Medium
Appetizers	Food	Easy	High
Ambrosia	Food	Medium	Low
Assembly	Activity	Easy	Medium
Appreciation	Concept	Easy	High
Altruism	Concept	Hard	Low
Affection	Concept	Easy	High
Anticipation	Concept	Easy	High
Accounts	Concept/Religious	Medium	Medium
Awesome	Descriptive	Easy	Very High
Amazing	Descriptive	Easy	Very High
Astonishing	Descriptive	Medium	Medium
Abominable	Descriptive/Fun	Medium	Medium

Free Printable: Christmas A-Words Activity Sheet

Make learning fun with our free downloadable resource! The PDF includes:

• Complete list of 25 Christmas A-words
• Word search puzzle
• Matching activity (word to definition)
• Writing prompts using A-words
• Coloring page with Angel and Amaryllis

What Christmas decorations start with the letter A?

Common A-letter decorations include Advent calendars, Angel tree toppers, Artificial snow, Argyle-patterned stockings, Amaryllis flowers, and Apple cinnamon potpourri.

What are easy Christmas words that start with A for preschoolers?

Simple words for young children include: Angel, Awesome, Amazing, Antlers, Arctic, Apple (cider), and Away (as in “away in a manger”). Focus on words they can visualize or act out.

Are there any Christmas songs that start with A?

Yes! Popular Christmas songs include “Away in a Manger,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” “Auld Lang Syne” (New Year’s Eve song), and “As with Gladness Men of Old.”

What foods starting with A are served at Christmas?

Traditional Christmas foods include: Apple cider, Almond cookies, Ambrosia salad, Appetizers (shrimp cocktail, cheese platters), Angel food cake, Anise cookies, and Assorted nuts.

How can I use these words in Christmas activities?

These words are perfect for: Vocabulary bingo, Spelling bees, Holiday card writing, Charades (act out words like Angel or Arctic), Word searches, and Story writing prompts. Teachers can assign 5 words per student to use in a Christmas tale.

What is the most difficult Christmas A-word for kids?

“Altruism” is typically the hardest due to its abstract concept and spelling. “Amaryllis” is also challenging because of its length and uncommon usage. We recommend introducing these to 3rd grade and up.

Do any Christmas A-words come from other languages?

Yes! Advent (Latin), Alleluia (Hebrew), Amaryllis (Greek), Ambrosia (Greek), and Argyle (Scottish Gaelic) all have foreign origins, showing Christmas’s global influences.