The holidays are upon us, and these winter celebrations with their many traditions each have a rich and varied vocabulary.
From Krampus to kinara, latke to plum pudding, frankincense to yule—there’s a whole host of fantastic holiday words to explore.
So broaden your lexicon and enter the holiday spirit with these fifty awesome holiday words!
1. Advent:
A Latin word meaning “coming;” the Christian season of expectant waiting and preparation beginning four Sundays before Christmas.