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Kids and adults alike will love these Christmas word search puzzles! They’re fun and educational because they help strengthen vocabulary and spelling.
The Christmas word search puzzles are divided into three levels — printable puzzles that are easy (15 hidden words or less), medium (16-30 words), and challenging (31 words or more to find). I’ve also included a recommended grade level for each puzzle category.
At the bottom of the list, you’ll find some online Christmas word searches. These can be completed online without having to print out anything.
If you don’t find quite what you’re looking for, you can create your own Christmas word search puzzle or complete a winter word search puzzle. There are also holiday word searches and all kinds of other word searches you might like.
Be sure to check out our other Christmas freebies including Christmas coloring sheets for kids. So much Christmas fun for free!
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Easy Printable Christmas Word Search Puzzles
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These Christmas word search puzzles are all printable and contain 15 or less hidden words. These puzzles are great for children in grades 1-3.
- Easy Peasy Christmas Word Search: Find 7 words in this cheerful green and red Christmas word search puzzle.
- Christmas Personalities Word Search Puzzle: Kids will need to find 10 famous Christmas personalities in this puzzle.
- Christmas Word Search: There are just 10 words to find in this Christmas word search decorated with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
- Christmas Word Search Puzzle: You’ll need to find 10 hidden words in this easy-to-read word search puzzle.
- The Twelve Days of Christmas Word Search Puzzle: Another Christmas word search puzzle where you’ll need to find 12 hidden words.
- Merry Christmas Wordsearch: There are 12 words hidden going up, down, left, and right in this puzzle.
- Santa Word Search: Find 12 words all about Santa in this free word search puzzle.
- Toyland, Toyland: You’ll need to find 12 hidden toy words in this fun puzzle.
- Christmas Word Search Freebie: Find 12 Christmas words in this word search to solve the puzzle.
- Christmas Word Search for the Kids: This Christmas word search puzzle is barely easy with 15 words to find.
- Christmas Tree Shaped Word Search Puzzle: This 15 word Christmas word search is in the shape of a Christmas tree.
- Stocking Christmas Word Search: A stocking decorates this word search puzzle that has 15 hidden words.
- Christmas Word Search: This free Christmas word search puzzle has 15 hidden words.
- Christmas Word Search: There are 15 hidden words in this intermediate word search puzzle.
- Christmas Word Search Puzzle: You’ll need to find 15 Christmas-related words to solve this colorful puzzle.
- Reindeer Word Search: Find the names of Santa’s reindeer and a few other holiday words in this free word search puzzle.
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Medium Level Printable Christmas Word Search Puzzles
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The Christmas word search puzzles below are all considered a medium level of difficulty with having between 16-30 words that need to be found. I recommend these puzzles for kids in grades 4-5.
- Christmas Word Search: You’ll need to find 16 words and phrases all about Christmas in this puzzle.
- Dickens’ A Christmas Carol: There are 18 hidden words in this Christmas word search all about A Christmas Carol. There are also a few trivia questions at the bottom.
- Santa’s Reindeer’s Names: This word search puzzle has 18 hidden words including all the names of Santa’s reindeer.
- Merry Christmas: There are 19 hidden words inside this candy-striped word search puzzle.
- Christmas Word Search: Find 21 hidden holiday words to successfully solve this puzzle.
- Santa’s Reindeer Word Search: You’ll need to find 22 hidden words to solve this Christmas word search.
- Holiday Present Wordsearch: There are 22 hidden words in this Christmas puzzle that can be printed in color or black and white.
- Christmas Tree Word Search Puzzle: This Christmas word search puzzle contains 23 words and is all about the Christmas tree.
- Music of the Christmas Season Word Search: Solve this Christmas word search by finding all 23 hidden Christmas song titles.
- A Christmas Carol Word Search Puzzle: There are 23 hidden words in this word search all about that famous book and movie.
- Christmas Treats: Find 23 words that are hidden in the puzzle, all having to do with Christmas goodies.
- Getting Ready for Christmas Word Search: You’ll have to find 24 words in this Christmas word search.
- Christmas Word Search: There are 24 hidden Christmas words and phrases in this free word search that also has an answer sheet.
- Christmas Word Search Puzzle: You’ll need to find 25 hidden words in this fun Christmas word search puzzle.
- Brownielock’s Christmas Carols Word Find Puzzle: Find the titles of 26 Christmas tunes to solve this Christmas word search.
- Christmas Decorating Word Search: Find 26 words that have to do with Christmas decorating in this free, printable puzzle.
- Santa Claus Is Coming to Town: There are 26 words of the popular song «Santa Claus Is Coming to Town» that you’ll need to find within the word search puzzle.
- Christmas Word Search: Find the 27 Christmas words in this colorful puzzle.
- Baking Christmas Cookies Word Search: Find 30 hidden words about baking cookies in this Christmas word search puzzle.
- Up on the House-Top: There are 30 words that you’ll need to find to solve this Christmas word search.
- Christmas Word Search: There are a whopping 45 words to find in this Christmas word search puzzle.
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Challenging Printable Christmas Word Search Puzzles
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If you’re looking for a challenging printable Christmas words search then these are it! You’ll need to find more than 31 hidden words. I recommend these for grades 6 and up. They’re great for adults too!
- Christmas Decorations: There are 33 Christmas decoration words in this word search puzzle.
- Santa’s Workshop: Find 35 words all about Santa’s Workshop in this free Christmas word search puzzle.
- Santa Claus Christmas Word Search: There are 38 jolly words hidden in this word search puzzle all about Santa.
- Printable Christmas Word Search Puzzle: Find 41 words before you can claim victory with this printable Christmas word search.
- Frosty the Snowman Word Search: This is a tough Christmas word search puzzle with 42 words related to Frosty the Snowman.
- Christmas Challenge: You’ll feel the challenge of this puzzle due to the 72 words that are hidden inside this Christmas tree shaped puzzle.
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Online Christmas Word Search Puzzles
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This Christmas word search puzzle can be completed online.
- Christmas Word Search: Choose a small puzzle (10 words) or a big puzzle (15 words). Whichever one you choose, Rudolph is there to make sure you find them all.
- Christmas Word Search: Find 15 hidden Christmas words and phrases in this free online Christmas word search puzzle.
- Online Christmas Word Search Game: There are 25 hidden holiday words to find in this online word search puzzle.
- Christmas Word Search Game: Find 30 hidden holiday words in this large online puzzle. You can time yourself and get hints if needed.
Word searches get students thinking by using pattern recognition, which is a key cognitive tool. In the theme of Christmas worksheets, this Christmas word search puzzle emphasizes Christmas vocabulary and spelling by finding words up, down, left, and right.
Students love crosswords because they can use analytical skills to count letters and uncover words. This Christmas activity caters to Christmas vocabulary.
But not only do students learn Christmas vocabulary, they learn to spell holiday words. This is a quick activity and is always a sure winner for students.
Christmas Vocabulary Word Search
- SANTA
- RUDOLPH
- ELF
- SNOW
- ANGEL
- TURKEY
- GIFT
- WINTER
- NOEL
- TREE
- BELL
- HOLIDAY
- RED
- GREEN
- SLED
Related Holiday Worksheets
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12 x 12 Grid; 12 Hidden Words
(for younger kids)
Scroll down for bigger puzzles with 15 x 15 grids and 25 hidden words.
The True Story of Christmas Word Search
The true story of Christmas is that God sent his Son, Jesus, to be born on earth because he wants us to be with him forever!
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Merry Christmas Word Search
Try to find all 12 festive hidden words commonly associated with Christmas.
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Christmas Treats Word Search
We all love yummy Christmas goodies like honey baked ham, candy canes and gingerbread houses. Hidden in this word search are 12 mouthwatering Christmas treats you wish you could be eating right now.
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Twelve Days of Christmas Word Search
This word search is based on the popular Christmas carol, “The 12 Days of Christmas”. On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree…
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Planning a holiday party, Christmas family gathering, Sunday School lesson or church event? You can find More Christmas Games Here!
Planning a holiday party, Christmas family gathering, Sunday School lesson or church event? You can find 15 x 15 Grid; 25 Hidden Words
Birth of Jesus Foretold Christmas Word Search (Luke 1:26-38)
In the sixth month after Elizabeth had become pregnant, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee. He was sent to a virgin. The girl was engaged to a man named Joseph. He came from the family line of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel greeted her and said, “The Lord has blessed you in a special way. He is with you”…
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The Birth of Jesus Christmas Word Search (Luke 2:1-7)
In those days, Caesar Augustus made a law. It required that a list be made of everyone in the whole Roman world. It was the first time a list was made of the people while Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone went to their own town to be listed…
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Angels Appeared to Shepherds Christmas Word Search (Luke 2:8-20)
There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby. It was night, and they were taking care of their sheep. An angel of the Lord appeared to them. And the glory of the Lord shone around them. They were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news”…
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Wise Men Visit Jesus Christmas Word Search (Matthew 2:1-12)
Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea. This happened while Herod was king of Judea. After Jesus’ birth, Wise Men from the east came to Jerusalem. They asked, “Where is the child who has been born to be king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose. Now we have come to worship him”…
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Everything Christmas Word Search
Shaped like a Christmas Tree, this word search puzzle contains hidden words that are all about Christmas.
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‘Twas The Night Before Christmas Word Search
Written almost 200 years ago, “’Twas The Night Before Christmas” remains the most popular Christmas poem ever. This word search is based on this poem by Clement Clarke Moore.
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there…
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Bible Lessons
Refer to the following games for various Christmas Bible Lessons that you can use:
Angel Gabriel Appears to Mary (Luke 1:26-38; John 3:16) – Blanket Name Game
Birth of Jesus (Luke 2:1-7; John 3:16; Micah 5:2; Isaiah 9:6-7) – No More Room
Angels Appear to the Shepherds (Luke 2:8-20; John 3:16) – Do You Hear What I Hear
The Search for Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12; John 3:16) – Christmas Scavenger Hunt
The True Story of Christmas (Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12; John 3:16) – Christmas Bingo / Christmas Charades / Christmas Pictionary
The True Story of Christmas (For Younger Kids) (Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12; John 3:16) – Christmas Bingo / Christmas Charades / Christmas Pictionary
The True Story of Christmas (Condensed) (Luke 1:26-38; 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12; John 3:16) – The Story of Christmas Minute To Win It Games
Gospel Presentation – Pile Up the Presents
Last updated: January 24, 2023
With Christmas on the way, why not get stuck into some Christmas word search puzzles? As the weather starts to cool, and with the children at home, these printable puzzles are a fun and educational activity for the whole family.
We’ve created a range of free printable Christmas word search puzzles for you to enjoy in a variety of themes and difficulties. This means that there’s a word search for all abilities. Depending on the age of your child, they might like to work their way up from the easiest, to the most difficult. Adults will also enjoy these puzzles. They’re fun, relaxing, and will put you in the holiday mood.
These word searches will provide many hours of entertainment. And as a bonus, there’s the opportunity to learn some new vocabulary along the way. All you need to do is print off the Christmas word search PDFs, and then start trying to find the words on the list within the puzzles. Cross off each word as you find it. And when you’re done, you can enjoy coloring in the artwork too.
The word searches on this page come in four different themes
Square — Classic
Star — Christian
Tree — Christmas Traditions
Snowman — Secular, non-religious
Each theme comes in 3 difficulty levels
Easy — 10 words; down & right directions only
Medium — 20 words; up, down, left, & right directions
Hard — 30 words; up, down, left, right, & diagonals
Every single puzzle has a different word list, so there’s plenty to keep your kids occupied while you prepare for Christmas! At the bottom of this page, you’ll find solutions you can download for each Christmas word search puzzle in case your kids get stuck, and you’d like to give them some clues.
Jump to a section or scroll down the page to see all the Christmas word search puzzles and solutions. These printables are for personal, non-commercial use only.
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Easy Christmas Word Search Puzzles
Each of these easy word searches has 10 hidden words, and the word direction is either right or down. There are no backward or diagonal words.
Medium Difficulty Christmas Word Search Puzzles
Each of these medium-difficulty Christmas word searches has 20 hidden words, and the word direction is horizontal or vertical. But you’ll need to look carefully because some of the words could be spelled backward!
Hard Christmas Word Search Puzzles
These hard Christmas word searches have 30 hidden words each. And, to make it extra tricky, the words can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal, and they can also be spelled backward! Your kids should be very proud of themselves if they find all the words.
Solutions for Christmas Word Searches
Are your kids going crazy trying to find that last word in the puzzle? No problem, here are the solutions so you can give them a clue about where to find that elusive word:
More Christmas Printables for Kids
If you’re looking for more activities for the holiday season, take a look at our vast collection of free coloring pages and templates! They’re all completely free to download and will keep your little ones busy when they’re stuck indoors during the winter months.
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- Winter Coloring Pages
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- Elf Goodbye Letter
- Santa Letter Templates
Or, if your kid just really loves word searches, check out our complete collection of Printable Word Searches on All Topics.
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There are 12 Christmas-themed words in this puzzle that have to do with the Holidays.
Can you find all 12?
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Here are the 12 words:
- Cookies
- Christmas
- Milk
- Thankful
- Family
- Tree
- Reindeer
- Ornament
- Feast
- Santa
- Gifts
- Elves
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