1. Advent: a latin word meaning “coming;” the Christian season of expectant waiting and preparation beginning four Sundays before Christmas. Many people count down to the holiday with festive advent calendars made specifically for this

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1. Advent: 

A Latin word meaning “coming;” the Christian season of expectant waiting and 

preparation beginning four Sundays before Christmas. Many people count 

down to the holiday with festive advent calendars made specifically for this 

purpose. 

2. Bauble: 

A small, decorative sphere hung from a Christmas tree. 

3. Boxing Day: 

A British holiday celebrated the day after Christmas; traditionally when 

servants and tradespeople were given a “Christmas Box” by employers. 

4. Carol: 

A festive song or hymn sung at Christmas. 

5. Christmas: 

A religious and cultural festival celebrating Jesus Christ’s birth that is typically 

observed on December 25th. 

6. Chimney: 

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A hollow structure allowing smoke from an indoor fireplace to vent outside; 

also Santa Claus’s magical entryway into homes. 

7. Dreidel: 

A four-sided top used by children to play a gambling game during Hanukkah. 

8. Druid: 

A highly-educated priest or professional in the ancient Celtic cultures of Britain 

and Gaul. 

9. Eggnog: 

An alcoholic drink made with cream, sugar, eggs, and distilled spirits. 

10. Elves: 

Magical, pointy-eared creatures who build toys for well-behaved children at 

the behest of Santa.