Christmas Crossword Puzzles for Kids
Updated November 2026 · 4 free printables
Four Christmas crossword puzzles for every age: a picture crossword with a tree, a star, a snowman, a sled, a bell and a mitten for preschool and kindergarten; an easy Christmas crossword and a Santa's Workshop crossword with a word bank for grades 1 and 2; and a bigger Christmas crossword puzzle for grades 3 to 5 with words like gingerbread, poinsettia and ornament.
About these printables
They are a calm activity for the last school days before winter break, a class party table or the long wait on Christmas Eve. Each one has an answer key on page 2.
At a glance
- Pages
- 4 free printables, one PDF each
- Ages
- 5 to 9
- Levels
- Kindergarten to Grade 3
- Answer keys
- on page 2 of every PDF
- Paper
- US Letter and A4
- Price
- free, no sign-up needed to download
All 4 Christmas Crossword Puzzles for Kids, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection, with who it's best for and a coloring idea for each one.
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1. Picture Crossword: Christmas
Six pictures to name in this Christmas picture crossword for preschool and kindergarten: snowman, star, mitten, bell, tree and sled. Each clue is a colored picture with its number and an arrow that shows across or down, so children who are just learning letters can say the word, find it in the word bank and copy it into the boxes. Answer key on page 2. It is a picture crossword for kindergarten: say the picture's name, find it in the word bank and copy it in. Add white for snow.
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2. Easy Christmas Crossword Puzzle
An easy crossword puzzle for grades 1 and 2 about Christmas: Santa, the tree, the sleigh, stockings and cookies. Ten short, clear clues, one answer each, and a word bank with every answer, so new readers can check their spelling. Answer key on page 2. It is an easy crossword for grades 1 and 2, with short clues and every answer in a word bank. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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3. Santa's Workshop Crossword Puzzle
An easy crossword puzzle for grades 1 and 2 about Santa's workshop: elves, toys, ribbons, paint and the naughty-or-nice list. Ten short, clear clues, one answer each, and a word bank with every answer, so new readers can check their spelling. Answer key on page 2. It is an easy crossword for grades 1 and 2, with short clues and every answer in a word bank. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.
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4. Christmas Crossword Puzzle
A crossword puzzle for grades 3 to 5 about Christmas traditions: lights, wreaths, ornaments, poinsettias and gingerbread. It has twelve clues across and down, answers from 5 to 11 letters and no word bank, so kids count the boxes and use the crossing letters. Answer key on page 2. It is a crossword for grades 3 to 5 with no word bank: the number of boxes and the crossing letters are the hints. Add white for snow.
Tips for coloring Christmas Crossword Puzzles for Kids
- Give younger kids the picture crossword and older siblings the grades 3 to 5 puzzle, so everybody plays together.
- Tuck a puzzle into an Advent calendar pocket for a quiet December morning.
Fun facts about Christmas Crossword Puzzles for Kids
- The poinsettia, one of the answers in the grades 3 to 5 puzzle, is named after Joel Poinsett, who brought the plant to the United States from Mexico in the 1820s.
- Gingerbread houses became popular in Germany in the 1800s, after the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Use the finished puzzle as a Christmas card: fold it, color the edges and write a message inside.
- Make a Christmas crossword for a grandparent with words about your own family traditions.
How to print
Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
Which Christmas crossword is easiest?
The picture crossword: six short Christmas words, each shown as a picture, with a word bank. Next come the easy Christmas crossword and Santa's Workshop, which have short written clues and a word bank.
Can I use these at a class Christmas party?
Yes. Give each table the same puzzle and let the first table with a full, correct grid choose the next game. Mixed-age families can do the picture one and the grades 3 to 5 one side by side.
Are the crossword puzzles free?
Yes. Every puzzle is a free PDF for US Letter paper (it also prints on A4) with the answer key on page 2. No signup and no email; print as many as you need for home, homeschool or a classroom.