Christmas Spot the Difference Printables

All 6 Christmas Spot the Difference Printables, 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. Spot the Difference: Gingerbread House

   The top and bottom pictures both show a kitchen counter with a big gingerbread house covered in icing and candy, gingerbread men cookies, a mixing bowl and a rolling pin, but 5 details changed. Little ones look for big, bold changes like a missing or extra object. Tick a circle for every find, then color the scenes. The answer key on page 2 circles and lists each difference. It is an easy puzzle page, a great first try for ages 6 to 8. Add white for snow.

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   2. Spot the Difference: Christmas Living Room

   Two matching pictures of a cozy Christmas living room with a decorated tree, presents, stockings on the fireplace, milk and cookies for Santa and a cat napping on the rug, except that the bottom one hides 7 changes. The changes are a mix of missing, added and changed things for grades 1 and 2. Tick a circle for every find, then color the scenes. The answer key on page 2 circles and lists each difference. Medium puzzles need a little planning, but no guessing. Red, green and gold make a classic Christmas palette.

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   3. Spot the Difference: Ice Skating Pond

   Two matching pictures of a frozen pond where a bunny and a bear go ice skating, with a snow fort, a pile of snowballs, a park bench and an old lamp post, except that the bottom one hides 7 changes. The changes are a mix of missing, added and changed things for grades 1 and 2. Mark each find on the tally circles and color both pictures afterwards. Page 2 has the answers circled in red. It is a medium puzzle page for ages 8 to 10 and anyone who has solved the easy ones. Add white for snow.

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   4. Spot the Difference: Mountain Ski Lodge

   The top and bottom pictures both show a snowy ski lodge in the mountains with a chairlift, a balcony with icicles, a ski rack, a snowman, pine trees and a trail sign, but 10 details changed. Small changes in counts, shapes and patterns make this one for grade 3 and up. Circle the differences, count them on the tick circles and finish with coloring. Answers are on page 2. It is a hard puzzle page for ages 10 and up, and grown-ups will enjoy it too.

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   5. Spot the Difference: Santa's Workshop

   Here are two pictures of Santa's workshop with a busy elf at the workbench, toy soldiers and a dollhouse on the shelf, Santa's list, a sack full of presents and a wooden duck toy. In the bottom one, 10 things are not the same as in the top one. Only sharp eyes will find all ten: the changes are tiny details for grade 3 and older. Tick a circle for every find, then color the scenes. The answer key on page 2 circles and lists each difference. It is a hard puzzle page for ages 10 and up, and grown-ups will enjoy it too. Add white for snow.

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   6. Spot the Difference: Snowy Sledding Hill

   Two matching pictures of a snowy sledding hill with a bunny on a sled, a snowman, pine trees and a log cabin with a smoking chimney, except that the bottom one hides 5 changes. The changes are big and clear, just right for pre-K and kindergarten. Circle the differences, count them on the tick circles and finish with coloring. Answers are on page 2. It is an easy puzzle page, a great first try for ages 6 to 8. Shade the snowballs with light blue.

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Tips for coloring Christmas Spot the Difference Printables

• Start with the big holiday objects (tree, fireplace, presents), then check the small decorations on them.
• Count the things that come in rows, like stockings, ornaments, toy soldiers on a shelf or icicles under a roof.
• Look closely at the animals: hats, scarves and pompoms are favorite hiding places for a change.

Fun facts about Christmas Spot the Difference Printables

• Picture puzzles have been a favorite in holiday magazines and newspaper puzzle pages for decades.
• Searching for small differences is a calm, focused activity, handy for busy December days and long car rides.
• Most grown-ups need 3 to 5 minutes to find all 10 changes on a hard page.

Fun ways to use your printables

• Tuck a page and a crayon into each Christmas stocking or advent calendar pocket.
• Color the finished top picture, cut it out and glue it on a folded card for a homemade Christmas card.
• Hold a family race on Christmas Eve: everyone gets the same page and the first to find all differences wins.

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.