✨Christmas Expressions English & Spanish✨
| English | EspañoL | Definition (Easy English) |
|---|---|---|
| Advent | Adviento | The time before Christmas. |
| Angel | Ángel | A spiritual helper from God, shown with wings. |
| Antler | Asta | The hard horn on a male deer’s head. |
| Bauble | Esfera | A shiny ball used to decorate a Christmas tree. |
| Bethlehem | Belén | The town where Jesus was born. |
| Candle | Vela | Wax that gives light when it burns. |
| Candy cane | Bastón de caramelo | A red-and-white hard candy shaped like a cane. |
| Carol | Villancico | A traditional Christmas song. |
| Chimney | Chimenea | Where smoke leaves a house; Santa enters here. |
| Christ | Cristo | Another name for Jesus. |
| Christian | Cristiano | A person who follows Christianity. |
| Christianity | Cristianismo | The religion based on the teachings of Jesus. |
| Christmas | Navidad | The celebration of Jesus’ birth on December 25. |
| Christmas cake | Pastel navideño | A fruit cake eaten at Christmas. |
| Christmas card | Tarjeta navideña | A decorated card sent at Christmas. |
| Christmas carol | Villancico | A popular Christmas song. |
| Christmas Day | Día de Navidad | December 25, when Jesus’ birth is celebrated. |
| Christmas Eve | Nochebuena | The night before Christmas Day. |
| Christmas holidays | Vacaciones navideñas | The holiday time around Christmas. |
| Christmas present | Regalo de Navidad | A gift given on Christmas Day. |
| Christmas stocking | Bota navideña | A big sock hung to receive gifts. |
| Christmas tree | Árbol de Navidad | A decorated tree used at Christmas. |
| Cracker | Cracker navideño | A paper tube that pops when pulled. |
| Curling ribbon | Listón rizado | Ribbon with a curled shape, used for decoration. |
| Egg-nog | Rompope | A drink with milk, eggs, and sometimes alcohol. |
| Elves | Duendes | Small helpers who work with Santa. |
| Evergreen | Árbol perenne | A tree that stays green all year. |
| Father Christmas | Papá Noel | Another name for Santa Claus. |
| Festive | Festivo | Happy and ready to celebrate. |
| Fireplace | Chimenea | A space where you make a fire. |
| Garland | Guirnalda | A circle or rope of flowers or leaves. |
| Gingerbread | Pan de jengibre | A sweet cake made with ginger. |
| Gingerbread man | Muñeco de jengibre | A cookie shaped like a person. |
| Happy Christmas | Feliz Navidad | A greeting said at Christmas. |
| Holly | Acebo | A plant with sharp green leaves and red berries. |
| Illuminations | Iluminaciones | Outdoor Christmas lights. |
| Jack Frost | Señor Invierno | A way to describe cold weather like a person. |
| Jesus Christ | Jesucristo | God’s son in Christianity. |
| Jingle bells | Jingle Bells | A famous Christmas song. |
| Joseph | José | Mary’s husband in the Bible. |
| Lapland | Laponia | A region where Santa is said to live. |
| Magi | Reyes Magos | Wise men who brought gifts to Jesus. |
| Manger | Pesebre | A box for animal food; used as Jesus’ bed. |
| Mary | María | Jesus’ mother. |
| Merry Christmas | Feliz Navidad | A greeting for Christmas. |
| Midnight mass | Misa de gallo | A church service at midnight on Christmas Eve. |
| Mince pie | Pay de frutas | A sweet pie with fruit and spices. |
| Mistletoe | Muérdago | A plant used for decoration; people kiss under it. |
| Mitten | Manopla | A glove with one space for all fingers. |
| Mulled wine | Vino caliente | Warm wine with sugar and spices. |
| Nativity | Natividad | The birth of Jesus. |
| Nativity play | Pastorela | A play telling the story of Jesus’ birth. |
| Noel | Villancico | A Christmas song. |
| Nutcracker | Cascanueces | A famous Christmas ballet. |
| Ornament | Adorno | A decoration for a Christmas tree. |
| Pine cone | Piña de pino | A hard, egg-shaped part of a pine tree. |
| Poinsettia | Nochebuena | A plant with red leaves used at Christmas. |
| Reindeer | Reno | A deer that pulls Santa’s sleigh. |
| Rejoice | Regocijarse | To feel very happy. |
| Ritual | Ritual | An action done regularly for a special reason. |
| Rudolph | Rodolfo | Santa’s red-nosed reindeer. |
| Santa Claus | Santa Claus | The man who brings gifts at Christmas. |
| Santa’s grotto | Gruta de Santa | A place where children meet Santa. |
| Season’s greetings | Felices fiestas | A greeting used during the holidays. |
| Shepherd | Pastor | Someone who cares for sheep. |
| Sleigh | Trineo | A vehicle pulled over snow. |
| Snow | Nieve | Frozen white pieces that fall in cold weather. |
| Snowflakes | Copos de nieve | Small ice crystals that fall as snow. |
| Snowman | Muñeco de nieve | A figure made of snow shaped like a person. |
| Spruce | Pícea | A type of evergreen tree. |
| Silent night | Noche de paz | A famous Christmas song. |
| Saint Nicholas | San Nicolás | The historical figure behind Santa Claus. |
| Star | Estrella | A bright point of light in the sky. |
| Stocking filler | Relleno para la bota | A small gift for a Christmas stocking. |
| The star of Bethlehem | La estrella de Belén | The star that appeared when Jesus was born. |
| Tidings | Noticias | An old word for news. |
| Tinsel | Ornamento brillante | Shiny long strips used for decoration. |
| Turkey | Pavo | A large bird often eaten at Christmas. |
| Vigil | Vigilia | A time of quiet prayer, often at night. |
| Wassail | Brindar | To celebrate by singing and drinking. |
| White Christmas | Navidad blanca | A Christmas with snow on the ground. |
| Wreath | Corona navideña | A circle of leaves or flowers hung on a door. |
| Xmas | Navidad | A short way to write “Christmas.” |
| Yule | Yule | An old word for Christmas. |
| Yuletide | Tiempo navideño | The time around Christmas. |
| Yule log | Tronco navideño | A chocolate cake shaped like a log. |