Christmas Word Search
Christmas word searches bring holiday excitement into your literacy centers or family quiet time. Students can practice spelling while hunting for festive terms like ELF or REINDEER. You choose the grid size and difficulty level to match your readers. Every time you click generate, the system creates a brand-new arrangement of words. This keeps the activity fresh for repeated use throughout December. Download your custom version as a PDF with an answer key, or let children solve the puzzle directly on their screens.
Adds diagonal words.
Ready-made PDFs
One-click downloads, answer key included.
FAQ
Can I add my own specific Christmas spelling list to this generator?
Yes, you can type or paste your own list of up to 30 words. This feature is helpful if you want to include specific vocabulary from a holiday book or a class poem. Once you enter your list, the generator incorporates those terms into the grid. You still maintain full control over the grid size and the difficulty level for your group.
How do I print this christmas word search?
Click Download PDF and print the file at 100% scale (no “fit to page” needed, it is already sized for US Letter with printer-safe margins). Every download includes an answer key page you can keep or skip when printing.
Can I solve it online without printing?
Yes. Hit Solve online above the preview and drag across a word to mark it; found words get highlighted and counted. Works with a finger on tablets, ideal for early finishers at the classroom computer.
What is the best way to use these puzzles with younger students?
For younger children, select the Easy setting. This limits the word placement to across and down only, which helps them focus on letter recognition without the frustration of diagonals or backwards text. A 10x10 grid is usually the right size to keep the task manageable. You can print these for morning work to settle the class before the school day begins.
Can I make multiple different versions for my class?
Yes. Turn on “5 versions” to get five different puzzles with the same words in one PDF, each with its own answer key. Handy for keeping neighbouring desks honest.
Where can I make a word search with my own words for free?
On this page: switch the panel to My own words, type or paste up to 30 words, give it a title like Week 12 Spelling, and download the PDF. It is free, requires no account, and the puzzle regenerates if you want a different layout of the same words.