19 Fun Printable Christmas Games for Families (+ Free PDFs)

Why It’s Fun To Play Christmas-Themed Family Games During the Holidays

The holiday season is all about connection, laughter, and creating cherished memories, and Christmas-themed family games are the perfect way to make that happen. These games bring people together, encouraging everyone to set aside screens and focus on the joy of being present with loved ones.

Plus, the festive themes add a touch of seasonal magic, whether you’re laughing over a silly drawing in Christmas Pictionary or testing your holiday knowledge in a trivia game. Playing games isn’t just entertaining—it’s a chance to strengthen bonds, spark traditions, and enjoy a little lighthearted competition, making the holidays even more special.

List of Printable Christmas Games for Families & Kids (Including Some Free Ones)

Make your holiday gatherings extra special with fun and festive printable Christmas games for families of all ages! Whether you’re keeping the kids entertained or bringing the whole family together, these games are a hassle-free way to add laughter and cheer to your celebrations.

1 – Christmas Scattergories

This festive version of Scattergories challenges players to come up with unique answers to Christmas-themed categories using a given letter. It’s perfect for sparking creativity and a little friendly competition during holiday gatherings.

2 – Pictionary

Draw your way through Christmas with this Christmas-themed version of Pictionary! Players take turns sketching holiday-related prompts while others try to guess before time runs out. These Christmas Pictionary cards also make great charade cards.

3 – Song Pictionary

A musical twist on Pictionary where players draw clues to help their team guess Christmas carols or songs. It’s a fun, artistic way to celebrate holiday tunes. Don’t forget about Run Rudolph Run.

4 – Christmas Escape Room

Transform your home into a mini Christmas escape room with puzzles, clues, and riddles to solve! This printable game is an exciting, collaborative activity for families and friends.

5 – Christmas Bingo

Classic Bingo gets a holiday makeover with festive images or words. It’s a fun and easy activity for all ages, perfect for keeping the holiday spirit alive during family gatherings.

6 – Christmas Would You Rather

Get everyone talking and laughing with this Christmas-themed Would You Rather game. Players choose between two silly or challenging holiday scenarios, making for a great icebreaker. Perfect for Christmas dinner or Christmas parties.

7 – Mad Libs

Create hilarious holiday stories with Mad Libs by filling in the blanks with silly nouns, verbs, and adjectives. This classic game is perfect for kids and adults alike to enjoy some laugh-out-loud moments.

8 – Word Games: Christmas A-Z, Christmas Unscramble, Christmas Word Rhyme, Find the Words in Christmas

These Christmas-themed word challenges test your holiday vocabulary in fun ways! From finding words that rhyme with Christmas to unscrambling festive terms, there’s a game for everyone to enjoy. These make great classroom games or filler games for parties.

9 – Taboo

With Christmas Taboo you describe Christmas-themed words without using a list of forbidden terms. It’s a fast-paced game that tests your creativity and vocabulary under pressure. Comes with over 90 different words.

10 – Finish My Phrase (Free)

Can you guess the ending of festive phrases or idioms? This FREE Christmas Finish My Phrase game is perfect for quick thinkers and is sure to get everyone in the Christmas spirit.

11 – Finish the Christmas Song

Challenge your knowledge of Christmas carols with this Finish the Christmas Song game. All you have to do is finish the lyrics of popular holiday songs. A great activity for music lovers and karaoke enthusiasts. Easy enough for kids and fun enough for adults.

12 – Christmas Crossword

Solve a puzzle filled with Christmas-themed clues. This classic crossword game is both educational and festive, suitable for older kids and adults.

13 – Christmas Around the World

Learn how they say Merry Christmas from different countries with this educational and interactive printable. It’s a great way to combine fun and cultural learning. Try to guess which language belongs to which country.

14 – Christmas This or That

Pick between two holiday-themed options in this simple, yet entertaining, Christmas This or That game. It’s an easy way to spark conversations and learn fun preferences. It also doubles as a coloring page.

15 – Roll a Christmas Tree Dice Game

Roll the dice and bring your Christmas tree to life! Each roll determines which part of the tree you’ll add, making every turn a surprise. Play competitively by racing to see who can complete their tree the fastest, or take a more relaxed approach and enjoy building it just for fun.

16 – Christmas Word Search (Free)

Hunt for festive words hidden in a grid of letters. This FREE Christmas word search is a classic activity that is perfect for keeping kids entertained and improving their vocabulary.

17 – Christmas Decorations Scavenger Hunt (Free)

A Christmas decorations scavenger hunt is a festive activity where participants search for specific holiday decorations, either inside the house or around the neighborhood. Players race to find items like a snowman ornament, twinkling lights, or a wreath, checking them off their list as they go. It’s a fun and interactive way to explore holiday decor, spark excitement, and add a little adventure to your celebrations! Download this one for free!

18 – Christmas Activity Pack

This fun-packed printable Christmas activity pack collection includes a variety of engaging activities to keep kids entertained all season long. From Christmas crafts like paper plate Santa and Christmas Q-tip painting to brain-teasers like word searches, mazes, and decoding phrases, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With games like Tic Tac Toe, I Spy, and Hangman, plus creative options like coloring pages and how-to-draw guides, this set is perfect for adding holiday cheer to your family’s celebrations.

19 – Christmas Game Pack 

Get several Christmas game printables in my game pack with over 60 pages of festive fun for your family! This ultimate activity pack features 16 engaging games and puzzles like Christmas Word Scramble, Crossword, and Word Search and interactive favorites like Scattergories, Taboo, and Pictionary. There’s something for everyone. Perfect for parties, family game nights, or cozy afternoons, this bundle is over 70% off compared to buying individually and easily prints in black and white!

Which printable Christmas game is your family going to try first?

These printable Christmas games for families are a fantastic way to add joy and connection to your holiday celebrations. Whether you’re downloading the free options or exploring some of the premium printables, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

From laughter-filled moments to friendly competition, these games are sure to create cherished memories with your loved ones. So print your favorites, gather the family, and let the holiday fun begin!