How to Sign "Christmas" in American Sign Language (ASL)

In ASL, "Christmas" is signed by making the letter "C" with your main hand and moving it down from your chin to your chest, like drawing Santa's beard. This simple sign comes from showing Santa's beard. The sign is known by everyone in the Deaf community and shows up everywhere during the holidays, from formal events to casual chats with friends. You often see it paired with "merry" during December. The sign captures both the fun and sacred parts of Christmas in sign language.