Christmas Word Scramble (Free Printable + Answer Key)
This Christmas word scramble is full of festive holiday vocabulary, including Reindeer, Ornament, and Mistletoe. It is a fun seasonal activity for students in kindergarten through fourth grade, with a free printable worksheet and answer key.
Scrambled Words
DRINEEER( 8 letters )
WAMONNS( 7 letters )
CLRAO( 5 letters )
RWATHE( 6 letters )
NGSIKCOT( 8 letters )
IMOLTESET( 9 letters )
CCTNAEUKRR( 10 letters )
EMRNNTOA( 8 letters )
LESTIN( 6 letters )
CDANEL( 6 letters )
Word List with Definitions
REINDEER
Deer associated with Santa Claus, said to pull his sleigh on Christmas Eve. In folklore, Santa has eight named reindeer, with Rudolph being the most famous.
SNOWMAN
A figure built from stacked balls of snow, often decorated with a carrot nose, coal eyes, and a scarf. Building snowmen is a beloved winter tradition.
CAROL
A joyful song sung during the Christmas season. Christmas carols like 'Jingle Bells' and 'Silent Night' are among the most recognized songs in Western culture.
WREATH
A circular decoration made from evergreen branches, flowers, or other materials. Wreaths are hung on doors and walls as a festive holiday decoration.
STOCKING
A large sock hung by the fireplace on Christmas Eve to be filled with small gifts and treats. The tradition of Christmas stockings comes from European folklore.
MISTLETOE
A plant traditionally hung in doorways during the Christmas season. According to tradition, people who stand beneath it may be kissed.
NUTCRACKER
A decorative wooden figure resembling a soldier, used to crack nutshells. The Nutcracker is also a famous Christmas ballet by Tchaikovsky.
ORNAMENT
A decorative item hung on a Christmas tree. Ornaments come in many shapes, materials, and colors and are often family keepsakes.
TINSEL
Shiny, metallic decorations hung on Christmas trees to create a sparkling, silver effect. Tinsel was originally made from thin strips of real silver.
CANDLE
A wax cylinder with a wick that produces light when lit. Candles are a symbol of warmth and celebration during the winter holiday season.
About Christmas
Christmas is a holiday celebrated on December 25th by billions of people around the world. While rooted in Christian tradition, many of its customs, from decorating trees to exchanging gifts, have become beloved secular traditions shared across cultures.
Christmas Vocabulary
This puzzle features the festive vocabulary of the Christmas season, including decorations like WREATH, ORNAMENT, TINSEL, and MISTLETOE, holiday figures like REINDEER, SNOWMAN, and NUTCRACKER, and traditions like CAROL, STOCKING, and CANDLE.
How to Use This Word Scramble in Class
Use this word scramble as a fun seasonal activity in December. After completing it, have students write about their own holiday traditions using as many puzzle words as possible. This respects diverse celebrations while building vocabulary around a shared cultural touchpoint.
Printable Christmas Word Scramble Worksheet
Click the print button to print this christmas word scramble. The printable version includes the scrambled words and answer key, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.