Christmas Vocabulary Words in English and Hindi with Pictures | क्रिसमस शब्दावली

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Why Learn Christmas Vocabulary?

Christmas is celebrated in many countries, and its words appear in songs, films, books, shops and school lessons. Learning Christmas words in English helps you read Christmas cards, sing carols, write wishes and talk about the festival with friends from any country. This list of Christmas vocabulary in Hindi and English (क्रिसमस शब्दावली) is made for kids, students and beginners, with simple meanings and pictures.

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Christmas Day and Celebration Words in English and Hindi

These Christmas vocabulary words are about the day, the wishes and the way we celebrate.

No.	Picture	English	Hindi (हिंदी)	Hinglish	Simple meaning
1		Christmas Day	क्रिसमस का दिन / बड़ा दिन	Christmas ka din / Bada Din	25 December, the day Christmas is celebrated.
2		Christmas Eve	क्रिसमस की पूर्व संध्या	Christmas ki poorv sandhya	24 December, the evening before Christmas Day.
3		Christmas wishes	क्रिसमस की शुभकामनाएँ	Christmas ki shubhkaamnaayein	Kind words we say or write at Christmas.
4		Christmas card	क्रिसमस कार्ड (बड़े दिन का शुभकामना पत्र)	Christmas card	A card with good wishes sent at Christmas.
5		Christmas wish list	क्रिसमस की इच्छा सूची	ichchha soochi	A list of gifts a child hopes to get.
6		Presents / Gifts	उपहार / तोहफ़े	uphaar / tohfe	Things we give to others at Christmas.
7		Family	परिवार	parivaar	The people we live with and love.
8		Donate	दान करना	daan karna	To give something to people in need.
9		Toys	खिलौने	khilaune	Things children play with.
10		Season	मौसम / ऋतु	mausam / ritu	One of the parts of the year.
11		Winter	सर्दी	sardi	The cold season; Christmas is in winter in many countries.
12		Birthday	जन्मदिन	janmdin	The day a person was born; Christmas marks the birth of Jesus.

Christmas Story and Church Words

These words are used in the Christmas story and in church. They are explained simply and with respect.

No.	Picture	English	Hindi (हिंदी)	Hinglish	Simple meaning
13		Christian	ईसाई	eesaai	A person who follows the Christian religion.
14		Jesus	यीशु (ईसा मसीह)	Yeeshu (Eesa Maseeh)	The central figure of Christianity; Christmas marks his birth.
15		Mary	मरियम (यीशु की माँ)	Mariyam	The mother of Jesus.
16		Angel	देवदूत / फ़रिश्ता	devdoot / farishta	A messenger from God in the Christmas story.
17		Shepherds	चरवाहे	charwaahe	People who look after sheep; they visit baby Jesus in the story.
18		The wise men	ज्ञानी पुरुष	gyaani purush	Visitors who brought gifts to baby Jesus in the story.
19		Church	गिरजाघर / चर्च	girjaghar / church	A building where Christians pray.
20		Carols	क्रिसमस गीत	Christmas geet	Songs sung at Christmas.

Christmas Decoration Words in English and Hindi

Look at these Christmas vocabulary words for decorating homes, trees and streets.

No.	Picture	English	Hindi (हिंदी)	Hinglish	Simple meaning
21		Christmas tree	क्रिसमस ट्री	Christmas tree	A decorated tree kept at home or in the church.
22		Christmas lights	क्रिसमस की रोशनी	Christmas ki roshni	Lights used to decorate homes and streets.
23		Fairy lights	जगमगाती छोटी बत्तियाँ	jagmagati chhoti battiyaan	Small, bright lights on a string.
24		Baubles	सजावटी गेंदें	sajaavati genden	Shiny balls that hang on the Christmas tree.
25		Tinsel	चमकीली झालर	chamkeeli jhaalar	Shiny, thin strips used for decoration.
26		Star	तारा / सितारा	taara / sitaara	A shining shape placed on top of the tree.
27		Wreath	फूल-पत्तियों की गोल माला	phool-pattiyon ki gol maala	A round ring of leaves hung on a door.
28		Holly	होली (काँटेदार सदाबहार झाड़ी)	holly	A green plant with red berries used for decoration.
29		Pinecone	चीड़ का फल (शंकु)	cheed ka phal	The hard cone from a pine tree, used in decoration.
30		Christmas candles	क्रिसमस मोमबत्तियाँ	Christmas momabattiyaan	Candles lit for light and decoration.
31		Bell	घंटी	ghanti	A metal object that rings.
32		Decoration	सजावट	sajaavat	Things used to make a place look beautiful.
33		Gnome	बौना (ग्नोम)	baunaa	A small, funny character from stories.

Santa Claus and Winter Words

These words come from the Santa Claus story and from winter.

No.	Picture	English	Hindi (हिंदी)	Hinglish	Simple meaning
34		Santa Claus	सांता क्लॉज़	Santa Claus	The kind man in red who brings gifts, in stories.
35		Christmas hat	क्रिसमस टोपी	Christmas topi	A red and white hat worn at Christmas.
36		Sleigh	स्लेज (बर्फ़ पर चलने वाली गाड़ी)	sledge gaadi	A vehicle that slides over snow.
37		Reindeer	रेनडियर (बारहसिंगा)	reindeer	A deer that pulls Santa’s sleigh in stories.
38		Rudolph	रूडोल्फ़ (लाल नाक वाला रेनडियर)	Rudolph	The famous reindeer with a red nose.
39		Elf	बौना (जादुई सहायक)	baunaa	Santa’s small magical helper.
40		North Pole	उत्तरी ध्रुव	uttari dhruv	The cold place where Santa lives, in stories.
41		Chimney	चिमनी	chimney	A tall pipe that takes smoke out of a house.
42		Fireplace	आतिशदान (फ़ायरप्लेस)	aatishdaan	A place in a room where a fire burns.
43		Stockings	क्रिसमस स्टॉकिंग (उपहार वाला मोज़ा)	Christmas stocking	Long socks hung up to hold small gifts.
44		Snow	बर्फ़	barf	Soft white flakes of frozen water.
45		Snowflakes	बर्फ़ के कण (हिमकण)	barf ke kan	Tiny pieces of snow that fall from the sky.
46		Snowman	स्नोमैन (हिममानव)	snowman	A figure made of snow.
47		Snowball	बर्फ़ का गोला	barf ka gola	A ball made of snow.

Christmas Food and Sweet Words

These Christmas words are for food and sweets.

No.	Picture	English	Hindi (हिंदी)	Hinglish	Simple meaning
48		Turkey	टर्की (एक बड़ा पक्षी)	turkey	A large bird often cooked for Christmas dinner.
49		Gingerbread	जिंजरब्रेड (अदरक-गुड़ का बिस्किट या केक)	gingerbread	A sweet biscuit or cake with ginger.
50		Gingerbread house	जिंजरब्रेड का घर	gingerbread ka ghar	A small house made from gingerbread.
51		Candy cane	टॉफ़ी की छड़ी (कैंडी केन)	toffee ki chhadi	A red and white sweet shaped like a stick.
52		Christmas pudding	क्रिसमस पुडिंग (मीठा पारंपरिक पकवान)	Christmas pudding	A sweet dish with dried fruit, eaten at Christmas.

Christmas Wishes in English and Hindi

Use these Christmas wishes in messages, cards and greetings. Use “रहा” for a man and “रही” for a woman.

Christmas Vocabulary Flashcards: Practise the Words

Practise Christmas vocabulary words with these flashcards. Look at each card and say the English word aloud. Then click the card to check the Hindi word and Hinglish.

12 Example Sentences Using Christmas Words

Use these Christmas vocabulary words in simple sentences to speak English with confidence.

1. We decorate the Christmas tree. / हम क्रिसमस ट्री सजाते हैं।
2. Santa Claus brings gifts for children. / सांता क्लॉज़ बच्चों के लिए उपहार लाता है।
3. We sing carols on Christmas Eve. / हम क्रिसमस की पूर्व संध्या पर गीत गाते हैं।
4. The church bells are ringing. / गिरजाघर की घंटियाँ बज रही हैं।
5. I wrote a Christmas card to my friend. / मैंने अपने दोस्त को क्रिसमस कार्ड लिखा।
6. The children hang stockings near the fireplace. / बच्चे आतिशदान के पास मोज़े टाँगते हैं।
7. We light candles and fairy lights at home. / हम घर पर मोमबत्तियाँ और छोटी बत्तियाँ जलाते हैं।
8. My mother bakes a Christmas cake. / मेरी माँ क्रिसमस केक बनाती हैं।
9. The snowman has a carrot nose. / स्नोमैन की नाक गाजर की है।
10. Rudolph the reindeer has a red nose. / रेनडियर रूडोल्फ़ की नाक लाल है।
11. Let us donate toys to children in need. / आइए ज़रूरतमंद बच्चों को खिलौने दान करें।
12. Merry Christmas to you and your family! / आपको और आपके परिवार को क्रिसमस की शुभकामनाएँ!

10 Interesting Christmas Facts

1. Christmas is celebrated on 25 December in most countries. Some Orthodox churches celebrate it on 7 January.
2. In 2026, Christmas Day falls on a Friday.
3. The word Christmas comes from “Christ’s Mass”, a special church service.
4. In India, Christmas is called बड़ा दिन (Bada Din) and 25 December is a public holiday.
5. Goa, Kerala and the North-East of India celebrate Christmas in a big way, with midnight mass, carols and star lanterns.
6. Plum cake is a popular Christmas treat in India.
7. The Christmas tree tradition is usually traced back to Germany.
8. Santa Claus is based on Saint Nicholas, a kind man known for helping others.
9. The first Christmas cards were sent in England in 1843.
10. In Australia, Christmas comes in the middle of summer.

Christmas Idioms and Sayings

English has many fun Christmas idioms. Hindi also has sayings about giving and welcoming guests, which fit the spirit of the festival.

Hindi sayings for the festival season

• अतिथि देवो भव (atithi devo bhava): The guest is like God: welcome guests with love, as we do at festivals.
• दान से धन घटता नहीं (daan se dhan ghatta nahin): Giving to others does not make you poorer.

Christmas True or False (10 Questions)

Check what you know about Christmas vocabulary words. Think first, then click “Show answer”.

1. Christmas Day is on 25 December.

2. Santa Claus lives at the South Pole in the story.

3. Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas.

4. Carols are Christmas songs.

5. A snowman is made of fire.

6. In Australia, Christmas comes in summer.

7. Reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh in the story.

8. Tinsel is a kind of food.

9. Christmas is called Bada Din in India.

10. Christmas Eve is 24 December.

Christmas Vocabulary Words Quiz (10 Questions)

Test your knowledge of Christmas vocabulary words in English and Hindi.

1. What is क्रिसमस की पूर्व संध्या in English?
a) Christmas Day   b) Christmas Eve   c) Christmas card

2. Which word means उपहार?
a) Gift   b) Bell   c) Star

3. Which animal pulls Santa’s sleigh in the story?
a) Elephant   b) Horse   c) Reindeer

4. What is आतिशदान in English?
a) Chimney   b) Fireplace   c) Sleigh

5. Which one is a Christmas song?
a) Candle   b) Pinecone   c) Carol

6. Where does Santa live in the story?
a) North Pole   b) Desert   c) Church

7. What do children hang up to get small gifts?
a) Bells   b) Wreaths   c) Stockings

8. What is बर्फ़ in English?
a) Snow   b) Star   c) Elf

9. Which word means a person who follows Jesus?
a) Shepherd   b) Christian   c) Angel

10. What is टॉफ़ी की छड़ी in English?
a) Wreath   b) Candy cane   c) Tinsel

Christmas Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle

Find these 10 Christmas words. Words go across, down or diagonally (left to right, top to bottom).

SANTA  |  TREE  |  STAR  |  BELL  |  GIFT  |  SNOW  |  ELF  |  CAROL  |  CANDLE  |  ANGEL

Christmas Vocabulary Words Worksheet (Free PDF Download)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas (20)

What is Christmas?

Christmas is a festival celebrated on 25 December. Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, and many people around the world also enjoy it with family, gifts, lights and food.

When is Christmas celebrated?

Christmas Day is on 25 December, and Christmas Eve is on 24 December. Some Orthodox churches celebrate on 7 January. In 2026, Christmas Day falls on a Friday.

What is Christmas called in Hindi?

In Hindi, Christmas is called क्रिसमस or बड़ा दिन (Bada Din).

What does Merry Christmas mean in Hindi?

“Merry Christmas” means क्रिसमस की शुभकामनाएँ in Hindi. People also say मेरी क्रिसमस.

Why do we celebrate Christmas?

Christians celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus. Many other people enjoy it as a festival of family, giving and sharing.

What is Christmas Eve?

Christmas Eve is 24 December, the evening before Christmas Day. Many families sing carols, go to church or share a meal.

Who is Santa Claus?

Santa Claus is a kind character in stories who brings gifts to children. He is based on Saint Nicholas.

Why do we decorate a Christmas tree?

Decorating an evergreen tree with lights, baubles and a star is a tradition that began in Germany and spread around the world.

What are Christmas carols?

Carols are songs sung at Christmas. People sing them in churches, at home and in the streets.

What is the nativity?

The nativity is the story of the birth of Jesus. It is often shown as a small scene of figures called a crib.

What gifts did the wise men bring?

In the Christmas story, the wise men brought gold, frankincense and myrrh.

What is a Christmas stocking?

A Christmas stocking is a long sock that children hang up. They hope to find small gifts in it on Christmas morning.

Why does Santa live at the North Pole?

In popular stories, Santa lives at the North Pole, a cold and snowy place. This is a tradition from stories, not a real address.

What do reindeer do in the Christmas story?

Reindeer pull Santa’s sleigh through the sky. Rudolph is the famous reindeer with a shiny red nose.

What is Christmas pudding?

Christmas pudding is a traditional British sweet dish made with dried fruit and spices. It is eaten at Christmas dinner.

What is gingerbread?

Gingerbread is a sweet biscuit or cake flavoured with ginger. People bake gingerbread men and gingerbread houses at Christmas.

How is Christmas celebrated in India?

In India, people go to midnight mass, sing carols, decorate stars and trees, eat plum cake and share meals with family. 25 December is a public holiday.

Which Christmas words should kids learn first?

Start with Christmas, tree, Santa, gift, star, bell, snow, candle, carol and angel.

What is the difference between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

Christmas Eve is 24 December, the evening before. Christmas Day is 25 December, the main day of celebration.

How can I learn Christmas vocabulary quickly?

Look at the picture, say the English and Hindi words aloud, practise with the flashcards, use each word in a sentence, and then take the quiz and worksheet.

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