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Christmas word search printables
15-word Christmas word search, medium (across, down and diagonal) (2 puzzles) · 2 pages + answer key
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Here are two different Christmas word searches with 15 words each, covering all 30 words in the holiday bank: reindeer, sleigh, stocking, wreath, ornament, gingerbread, candy cane, tinsel, garland, chimney, North Pole and more. Each puzzle hides its words across, down and diagonally in a 13 × 13 grid, with a check-off list and an answer key.
Christmas Day is Friday, December 25, 2026, so the last week of school and the long winter break are prime puzzle time. Print a few for the car ride to Grandma's, a class party, or the quiet hour after presents are opened. Little ones can use Easy mode with 8 words; older kids who want a real challenge can switch to Hard so words also run backwards, or turn off the word list and hunt for the holiday words without hints.
Tips for using it
- Roll the finished puzzle into a scroll with a ribbon and tuck it in a stocking.
- Make a puzzle with your family members' names mixed in with Christmas words using My own words.
- Print on red or green paper. The letters are black, so they stay readable on any light color.
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Is there a religious Christmas word search?
This bank uses words common to how most American families celebrate, such as Santa, stockings and carols, plus the star and angel. To focus on the nativity, choose My own words and type words like manger, shepherds, Bethlehem and Mary.
How hard is this Christmas word search?
On Medium, words go across, down and diagonally, which suits most kids in grades 2 to 5. Easy keeps words across and down for grades K to 1. Hard adds backwards words for older kids and adults.
Can I print these puzzles in black and white?
Yes. The puzzles are black and white by default, with only a small color tag in the corner, so they print well on any home printer.