Updated for Christmas 2011
Kids and adults alike will love these Christmas word search puzzles! They're fun and (don't go telling the kids) educational because they help strengthen vocabulary and spelling.
I've divided this list of Christmas word search puzzles into three levels - printable puzzles that are easy (15 hidden words or less), medium (16-30 words), and challenging (31 words or more to find). I've also included a recommended grade level for each puzzle category.
At the bottom of the list you'll find some online Christmas word searches. These can be completed online without having to print out anything.
If don't find quite what you're looking for, you can create your own Christmas word search puzzle or complete a winter word search puzzle. There are also bible word search puzzles and holiday word searches that might work for you.
Be sure to check out my other Christmas freebies including Christmas worksheets for kids and Christmas coloring sheets for kids. So much Christmas fun for free!
Easy Printable Christmas Word Search Puzzles
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These Christmas word search puzzles are all printable and contain 15 or less hidden words. These puzzles are great for children in grades 1-3.
- Easy Christmas Word Search - This Christmas word search is great for the beginner with just 6 words to find.
- Easy Religious Christmas Word Search - There are 7 hidden words in this Christmas word search.
- Easy Peasy Christmas Word Search - Find 7 words in this cheerful green and red Christmas word search puzzle.
- Christmas Picture Word Search - This colorful Christmas word search puzzle has 9 words that will need to be found.
- Another Christmas Picture Word Search - Here's another colorful word search puzzle with once again 9 words to find.
- Santa's Reindeer Word Search Puzzle - The kids will love find the names of Santa's reindeer in this 9 word Christmas word search puzzle.
- Super Santa Word Search - Find 10 words in this Christmas word search.
- Nativity Word Search Puzzle - There are 10 hidden words in this nativity themed Christmas word search puzzle.
- Level 1 Christmas Word Search - This is a very cute Christmas word search puzzle that has 10 hidden words.
- Christmas Snowman Word Search - Kids can color the snowman after they've finished this 10 word Christmas word search puzzle.
- Christmas Personalities Word Search Puzzle - Kids will need to find 10 famous Christmas personalities in this puzzle.
- Christmas Symbols Word Search - This 10 word Christmas word search is just right for younger kids.
- Christmas Nativity Word Search - Print out this Christmas word search and try to find 10 hidden words.
- Santa and Other Traditions Word Search - Find 10 hidden words in this Christmas word search puzzle.
- Christmas Santa Word Search - Santa is holding up a 10 word Christmas word search puzzle.
- Beginner Christmas Word Search - 12 hidden words will need to be found before you can complete this Christmas word search.
- Christmas Gifts Word Search - Find all the Christmas gift words and you'll solve this 12 word Christmas word search.
- All About Santa Word Search - Find 12 Santa related words to complete this word search puzzle.
- Twelve Days of Christmas Word Search - Find 12 words all related to the twelve days of Christmas.
- The Twelve Days of Christmas Word Search Puzzle - Another Christmas word search puzzle where you'll need to find 12 hidden words.
- Christmas Word Search for the Kids - This Christmas word search puzzle is barely easy with 15 words to find.
- Christmas Tree Shaped Word Search Puzzle - This 15 word Christmas word search is in the shape of a Christmas tree.
- Christmas Fun Word Search - There are 15 hidden words in this beautiful Christmas word search.
- Level 2 Christmas Word Search - Find 15 Christmas words to solve this puzzle.
Medium Level Printable Christmas Word Search Puzzles
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The Christmas word search puzzles below are all considered medium level of difficulty with having between 16-30 words that need to be found. I recommend these puzzles for kids in grades 4-5.
- Christmas Decor Challenge Word Search - The 16 hidden words in this Christmas word search are all about Christmas decor.
- Christmas Treats Challenge Word Search - There are 16 words that have to do with Christmas treats in this puzzle.
- Christmas Tree Printable Christmas Word Search - Find 16 words in this Christmas tree shaped word search puzzle.
- Food of Christmas Word Search - Find 18 Christmas food words in this Christmas word search puzzle.
- Christmas Word Search - You'll have to find 20 words in this word search puzzle.
- Level 3 Christmas Word Search - Another colorful Christmas word search puzzle that has 20 words to find.
- Christmas Decorations Word Search - This printable Christmas word search has 21 hidden words.
- Christmas Word Search for Kids - 23 hidden words are in this Christmas word search puzzle.
- Getting Ready for Christmas Word Search - You'll have to find 24 words in this Christmas word search.
- Level 4 Christmas Word Search - You'll need to find 24 hidden Christmas words before you can declare yourself the winner of this puzzle.
- Christmas Word Search - You'll need to find 26 hidden Christmas words before you can solve this Christmas word search.
- Medium Christmas Word Search - 26 words will need to be found in this Christmas word search puzzle.
- His Birth Word Search Puzzle - This Christmas word search is in the shape of a star and has 27 words to find.
- Santa Claus Around the World Word Search - Find the names of Santa Claus in 30 different countries.
Challenging Printable Christmas Word Search Puzzles
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If you're looking for a challenging printable Christmas words search then these are it! You'll need to find more than 31 hidden words. I recommend these for grades 6 and up. They're great for adults too!
- Hard Christmas Word Search - A whopping 35 hidden words will need to be found before you can complete this puzzle.
- Christmas Carols Word Search Puzzle - There are 36 Christmas carol related words in this puzzle.
- Word Search Christmas Puzzle - There are 39 words you'll need to find if you want to finish this Christmas word search puzzle.
- Printable Christmas Word Search Puzzle - Find 41 words before you can claim victory with this printable Christmas word search.
- Christmas Tree Decorations Word Search - You'll need to find 42 Christmas tree decoration words to solve this puzzle.
- Puzzle Club Christmas Word Search - There are 46 hidden words in this puzzle and you'll be able to find a hidden message when you're done.
- Holiday Foods Word Search Puzzle - Find 49 holiday food words to solve this puzzle.
- Christmas Carol Word Search - This Christmas word search is great for adults with 69 hidden words to find. Be sure you follow the printing directions on this one.
Online Christmas Word Search Puzzles
These Christmas word search puzzles can be completed online. I've listed them starting with the easiest and then increasing in difficulty.
- Santa's Workshop Online Word Search - There are 15 words to be found in this online Christmas word search puzzle.
- The Christmas Story Word Search Puzzle - There are 21 words in this online Christmas word search puzzle that relate to the Christmas story.
- Santa Claus Word Search - This online word search puzzle is all about Santa Claus and you'll need to find 23 words to complete it.
- Christmas Word Find Puzzle - This is a challenging Christmas word search puzzle where you'll need to find 45 words to complete it.
