This printable Christmas Charades game brings quick, laugh-filled moments to any holiday gathering. It’s easy to set up and perfect for all ages, making it a go-to activity for family or classroom play.
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What’s Included:
- File type: PDF
- File name: christmas-charades-printable.pdf
- Page size: US Letter 8.5″ x 11″
Features:
- Festive illustrations with Santa, sleighs, and trees
- 36 ready-to-play charades cards
- Each card includes three clue topics
- Quick setup—just print and cut
- Great for family, classroom, or holiday parties
- Encourages teamwork and creativity
- Printable format for reuse each year
- Fun alternative to a traditional board game
🎅 More Christmas Game Printables
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Ideal For:
- Families looking for quick holiday games
- Teachers planning classroom Christmas activities
- Parents hosting kids’ parties
- Friends organizing holiday game nights
- Office teams wanting light holiday entertainment
- Anyone who enjoys printable games
- Homeschool groups adding festive play
- Event planners seeking easy holiday icebreakers
How to Play This Christmas Charades Game
- Download and print the PDF on cardstock or paper.
- Cut out the charades cards along the lines.
- Fold or place cards in a bowl for random drawing.
- Split players into two teams or play individually.
- Set a one-minute timer for each acting round.
- Act out the clue silently while others guess.
- Keep score for correct guesses to find the winner.
- Reuse the cards year after year for new fun.
Christmas Charades Word List
Each of the 36 picture cards has three words to act out. Here is every card, four pages of nine:
Page 1
- Santa, Elf, Reindeer
- Sleigh, Chimney, Snowman
- Tree, Star, Lights
- Gift, Stocking, Candy
- Bell, Angel, Wreath
- Cookie, Cocoa, Fireplace
- Hat, Mittens, Scarf
- Ornament, Ribbon, Bow
- Carol, Song, Music
Page 2
- Train, Doll, Blocks
- Card, List, Letter
- Snowball, Snowflake, Icicle
- Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, Frosty
- Rudolph, Scrooge, Grinch
- Elf, Reindeer, Santa
- Star, North Pole, Sleigh Bells
- Mistletoe, Garland, Lights
- Holly, Poinsettia, Pinecone
Page 3
- Gift Bag, Gift Box, Gift Tag
- Candle, Lantern, Bell
- Stocking, Fireplace, Logs
- Boots, Scarf, Suit
- Candy Cane, Peppermint, Hot Cocoa
- Pie, Cake, Yule Log
- Gingerbread, Frosting, Sprinkles
- Skates, Sled, Ice
- Pinecone, Poinsettia, Cardinal
Page 4
- Drum, Carol, Choir
- Mailbox, Envelope, Stamp
- Penguin, Polar Bear, Reindeer
- Wreath, Tree, Garland
- Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry
- Pajamas, Socks, Slippers
- Shovel, Ice Scraper, Snowballs
- Yule Log, Eggnog, Sugar Cookie
- Snow, Icicle, Plow
Christmas Charades Game Variations
- Teams: split into two teams and take turns acting while your own team guesses.
- Pass the card: play without teams. Whoever guesses correctly acts out the next word.
- Kids and pre-readers: each card has a picture, so younger kids can act out the picture even if they cannot read the words yet.
- Harder round for adults: use the character cards with words like Scrooge and Grinch. Or mix in the drawing game from our Christmas Pictionary.
- Silent rule: no talking, no sounds and no pointing at things in the room.
Frequently Asked Questions
A player picks a card and acts out the clue without speaking. Their team guesses before the timer runs out.
36 picture cards, with 3 words on each card.
In charades, players act, and in Christmas pictionary they draw. Both can be played in the same evening.
More Christmas Printables You Might Like
- Christmas pictionary: drawing game with 36 picture cards
- Christmas emoji pictionary: decode emoji clues
- Christmas Scattergories: a category game for groups
- Christmas would you rather questions: fun questions for parties and family time
- Christmas left right across game: pass-the-gift story games
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