Christmas Word Search: Free Online Holiday Puzzles
Enjoy a cozy, free Christmas word search right in your browser. Pick a holiday theme, from reindeer and wreaths to cookies and snowmen, choose a level, and find every hidden word. A new puzzle is made each time you play, so the fun lasts all season.
Quick answer: Choose a holiday theme and a level, then find the listed words in the grid by dragging from the first letter to the last, or by tapping the first and last letters. Found words are colored in and crossed off.
How to play the Christmas word search
- Pick a theme: Christmas Eve, winter fun, holiday treats or holiday cheer.
- Choose a level. Easy is an 8 by 8 grid with words across and down; hard hides words in all eight directions.
- Look for the words below the grid and select each one.
- Find them all to finish. Press Show answers if you get stuck.
Holiday themes and sample words
| Theme | Sample words |
|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | Reindeer, sleigh, stocking, wreath, tinsel |
| Winter fun | Snowman, mittens, icicle, sled, cocoa |
| Holiday treats | Gingerbread, candy cane, eggnog, pudding, peppermint |
| Holiday cheer | Joy, peace, kindness, sharing, merry |
Ways to enjoy it over the holidays
- Family challenge. Take turns finding one word each, or race on two phones with the same theme.
- Advent fun. Play one puzzle a day in December as a small screen-light treat.
- Classroom party. Show the easy level on the board and let students take turns.
- Word practice. Long words like gingerbread and marshmallow are great spelling practice.
More holiday fun: try the classic word search, play hangman with family, or roll for party games with the dice roller.
FAQ
Is the Christmas word search free?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up and no download, and it works on phones, tablets and computers.
How long do the words get?
Up to 11 letters on medium and hard. The easy level only uses words that fit an 8 by 8 grid.
More free games and tools
See all of them on the QuickOnlineTips free online tools page and the free online games page.