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Christmas word search

8 free word searches to print. Each PDF has the answer key on page 2. Easy ones come first.

Make a word search with your own words

Teachers can type a class word list, such as this week's spelling words, and print a copy for everyone.

Open the word search maker

About these word searches

Eight Christmas puzzles with words about the tree, Santa, snowmen, reindeer and holiday baking. Each one has a Christmas picture to color after the last word is found.

The reindeer puzzle uses the eight names from the poem A Visit from St. Nicholas. The Christmas Eve and holiday treats puzzles are long, so they suit older kids or a family race.

They are free for personal and classroom use. Read the license.

Printing and playing tips

  • Circle the words with a red or green crayon, then color the picture to match.
  • Print a few on card stock for a holiday activity bag or the kids' table.
  • A puzzle and its picture fill a quiet half hour on the last school day before the break.

Which ages they suit

Easy puzzles such as the Christmas tree word search suit ages 5 to 7. Their words only run across and down.

Medium puzzles such as Santa's reindeer word search suit ages 7 to 9, with words on a slant as well.

Hard puzzles such as the Christmas Eve word search suit ages 9 and up. Words run every way, including backwards.

Questions and answers

Are these Christmas word searches free?

Yes, for families, classrooms and holiday groups. Print as many as you need.

Which one is the easiest?

The Christmas tree, Santa and snowman puzzles. Each has six big words that only go across and down.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Each PDF has the answer key on page 2, and you can show it on screen under the puzzle.

Can I make a Christmas word search for my class?

Yes. Type your own holiday words into the word search maker and print it for everyone. Make a word search

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