Free Christmas Word Search Printable
This free Christmas word search printable includes 16 festive words for kids to find, plus a complete answer key.
Words include Santa, reindeer, gingerbread, ornaments, stocking, North Pole, and more. They’re hidden horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and backward for an extra challenge.
It’s an easy, screen-free Christmas activity for the classroom or at home, and works well for older elementary kids who enjoy word puzzles.
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Christmas Word Search Puzzle
The word search printable has 16 hidden holiday words, with a separate answer key included in the PDF.
Words can appear horizontally, vertically, diagonally, and backward, so some are a little harder to spot. Letters can also be shared between different words.
Tip: Have kids circle each word or use a highlighter as they find it so they can easily keep track.
Christmas Word Bank
The 16 Christmas words hidden in the puzzle are:
- Elves
- Stocking
- North Pole
- Santa
- Sleigh
- Ornaments
- Jingle
- Carols
- Tree
- Presents
- Family
- Giving
- Gingerbread
- December
- Wreath
- Reindeer
A complete answer key is included so you can quickly check any words that are difficult to find.
Christmas Puzzle Books
For even more Christmas puzzles, these activity books are good options for quiet time, road trips, or stocking stuffers.
Christmas Puzzle Book includes a mix of festive puzzles for different ages, while Brain Games Christmas Word Search is a more challenging option for older kids and adults.
Christmas Movies Word Puzzles is a fun choice for anyone who loves holiday movies.
More Christmas Activities for Kids
For another Christmas word game, try our Christmas word scramble, or create your own word search using any Christmas words you choose.
You can also explore our collection of free printable Christmas word games for more festive puzzles.
Looking for another Christmas activity? Try our Christmas treasure hunt with printable rhyming clues, or use our holiday writing prompts for a simple seasonal writing activity.
You can also try our Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt for another activity that gets kids moving around the house.
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Last Updated on 29 September 2026 by Clare Brown
