Christmas Charades is the perfect holiday game for bringing the whole family together! There’s nothing better than cozying up by the Christmas tree, sipping hot cocoa, and sharing laughs as everyone takes turns acting out Christmas-themed words and phrases.
This classic game has been around for generations, and it even makes an appearance in family-favorite Christmas movies, like Frozen 2. Whether you’re planning a fun Christmas game for a holiday party, a family game night, or looking for easy activities to entertain kids at school, this printable Christmas Charades game is sure to bring holiday fun to all.
With our free downloadable PDF of Christmas Charades cards, this game is as simple as print, cut, and play! All you need is a printer, some white cardstock or even regular printer paper, and a pair of scissors.
It’s a great last-minute Christmas party game that takes just a few minutes to prepare and promises a great time for everyone, from young kids to extended family members. It’s a flexible, easy activity that can be tailored to your own traditions and played in different ways to keep the fun going all season.
Christmas Charades isn’t just about holiday fun – it’s a great way for kids to learn and grow. This game encourages creativity, teamwork, and quick thinking as players try to guess the right answer based on their teammates’ actions. Younger kids will have fun getting silly, while older family members can enjoy more challenging prompts.
It’s a fun Christmas game that builds skills in communication, patience, and even a bit of problem-solving. With team members working together to get the most correct answers, Christmas Charades makes every holiday gathering feel more connected and lively, and is fun for kids of all ages.
How to Play Christmas Charades
To play Christmas Charades, start by printing and cutting out all of the charade cards.
For the best results, print your Christmas Charades game cards on white cardstock. Cut out each Christmas charade card, mix them up, and place them in a container. If you prefer, you can use regular printer paper too, but cardstock will give the cards a sturdy feel that lasts throughout the holiday season.
Once you have all the printable charades cards cut out individually, mix them up and place them face down on the table, or place them in a bucket or container. Divide the players into two teams (team a and team b, or use your own festive team names), and have each team take turns with one person from their group picking a card from the bucket.
Set a timer for 3-5 minutes for each turn. The person who picks the card will act out what’s on the card without speaking or using props, while the rest of the team tries to guess the charade within the time limit. If the team guesses correctly before time runs out, they earn a point. Once the first team’s time runs out, move to the next team.
Continue rotating turns between teams, and at the end of the game, the team with the most correct guesses and therefore the most points wins!
Christmas Charades Cards
These are the words that are included in our printable christmas charades pack. You can continue the fun and make it your own by adding blank cards with your favorite Christmas charades ideas if you want to add more or add your ow ideas for the holiday charades game.
- Building a snowman
- Delivering presents down a chimney
- Fly with a red nose
- Decorate a tree with ornaments
- Pretend you are the Grinch
- Bake and run like a gingerbread man
- March like a nutcracker soldier
- Hang mistletoe for kisses
- Throw imaginary snowballs
- Shiver and point north with a compass
- Sing with a songbook door-to-door
- Wear a tacky festive sweater
- Wrap a gift with a unique flair
- Pretend to eat a candy cane
- Prepare and drink hot chocolate
- Act as an elf on the shelf
- Pretend to place the star on top of the tree
- Make a snow angel
- Act out making a Christmas wish
- Pretend to climb up a chimney
- Build and decorate a gingerbread house
- Fill a stocking with small gifts
- Shake and watch a snow globe
- Light and extinguish advent candles
- Ride a horse-drawn sleigh
- Eat and react to fruitcake
- Curl gift wrapping ribbon
- Eat imaginary cookies
- Opening Christmas presents
- Decorate the house with Christmas lights
Download Your Free Printable Christmas Charades Game PDF
Ready to get started? Download the free printable Christmas Charades cards below. Print the file on white cardstock for the best results, but it can also be used on regular printer paper. Cut out each card, and you’re all set for hours of holiday fun!
Terms of use: These Christmas charades cards are free for personal use or classroom use, not for commercial purposes. If you have not signed up via Grow you may be asked to enter your email address to access the file, which will then display right here on the screen – you won’t need to check your email for it.
Related: You might also like our free printable game of animal charades.
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