Free Christmas Memory Game Printable The Kids Will Love
Some of our favorite holiday moments aren’t the big events, they’re the quiet ones. When the decorations are up, the cocoa’s warm, and everyone just needs a calm, low-key activity.
This Christmas memory game printable has become one of our go-tos. It takes just a few minutes to prep and works for a wide age range, whether we’re playing as a family or setting it out during a playdate.
I love how something this simple can turn into real connection, and a little friendly competition never hurts either.
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Christmas Matching Game Printable
This Christmas memory game is a fun, low-prep activity that works beautifully for quiet afternoons, classroom centers, or kids’ holiday parties.
It’s quick to set up and even more fun to play, especially once the competition kicks in!
How to use
Just print the page twice to create your memory cards. The PDF includes one sheet with 12 festive images, designed to print in portrait. For best results, check your printer settings before starting.
We like to decorate the backs of the cards before cutting, just trim off the outer border so you’re left with the 12 square images, then grab some coloring pencils or crayons (especially if using copy paper, pens can bleed through!).
Cut out both pages with scissors or a paper cutter (my preferred tool for straight edges), and you’ll end up with 24 cards, two of each Christmas-themed design.
This free printable is for personal or classroom use only. Just scroll to the bottom of the post to grab the PDF.
Want to keep the holiday fun going? Check out our top picks for Christmas board games the whole family will love.
What’s on the Cards
You’ll match pairs from 12 holiday designs, including:
- Christmas tree
- Father Christmas
- Candy cane
- Gingerbread man
- Elf
- Reindeer
- Christmas gifts
- Christmas lights
- Snowman
- Hot chocolate
- Christmas mailbox
- Lump of coal
We also have a free elf memory game printable if you want to mix it up!
How to Play?
Shuffle the cards and place them face down in a grid. For younger kids, we use 6 rows of 4 to keep it organized. Older kids might enjoy the challenge of a more scattered setup.
Players take turns flipping two cards at a time. If the images match, keep the pair. If not, turn them face down again and let the next player go.
Whoever collects the most matches wins!
Tip: This also works great for solo play if your child wants to test their memory on their own.
You can even turn it into a mini tournament, winner gets one of our favorite Christmas stickers or a hot cocoa break.
Looking for more creative fun? Try our Christmas coloring cards next!
More Free Printable Christmas Games
Free Christmas bingo cards are a festive favorite for all ages. Just call out the holiday images while players mark them off, perfect for classrooms, parties, or family game night.
Christmas scavenger hunt clues turn your home into an adventure! Let the kids follow the trail to hidden surprises while adding a playful twist to your holiday celebrations.
Christmas scattergories is great for older kids and adults. Set a timer and see who can fill out each holiday-themed category the fastest, lots of laughs guaranteed.
Christmas word search is an easy go-to when you need something calm and engaging. Search for festive words and give kids a vocabulary boost while keeping the holiday spirit going.
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Last Updated on 25 July 2025 by Clare Brown