Free Printable Christmas Charades Game for Family Fun

This free printable Christmas Charades game is the perfect way to add to your holiday festivities.

If you’ve been looking for a holiday activity that is fun and family-friendly, you’re in the right place. You’ll want to download this free printable Christmas Charades game!

Free Printable Christmas Charades

‘Tis the season for joy, laughter, and creating lasting memories with the ones you love most. And what better way to bring everyone together for a memorable celebration than with some festive Christmas games.

One of my favorite holiday games is Christmas charades. It’s a game that kids to grandparents can enjoy playing together.

Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, an office party, or a teacher looking for a game to play at school, this Christmas Charades game is a great option.

Here, you’ll find everything you need to play Christmas Charades. I’ve even created 48 free printable Christmas Charades prompts that you can download towards the bottom of this post.

What is Christmas Charades?

Charades is a word-guessing game in which one player acts out a word or phrase without speaking while others try to guess what it is.

This Christmas version goes by the same rules it just has a festive twist. Each of the prompts are holiday holiday-related. The holiday-themed prompts include things like holiday songs, movies, traditions, holiday characters, and more.

How to Play Christmas Charades

Here are some quick instructions on how to play Christmas Charades:

Get Your Group Together

It’s best to play Christmas Charades with at least four people. That way you can divide into two teams of two. But with charades, the more the merrier!

Prepare the Christmas Charades Prompts

Download the free printable Christmas Charades prompts in this post, or you can make your own. You’ll want to fold each prompt so no one can see what it is and mix them all together in a bowl.

Set a Timer

Use a timer or stopwatch – I like using the timer on my phone. I think it’s easy and it works great! A common time limit for each round is 60 seconds.

Act it Out

The first player draws a prompt from the bowl and silently acts it out. No talking or sound effects are allowed in charades!

Guess the Prompt

While the first player is acting out the prompt their teammates try to guess the charade before the time runs out. If they guess the correct answer, they score a point.

Switch Teams

Take turns between teams until all the prompts are used or you decide to end the game. You could even do something like the first team to get 10 points wins.

Tips for Playing Christmas Charades

Here are some simple tips for playing Christmas Charades:

Keep it Lighthearted

The goal of Christmas Charades is to connect, create memories, and have fun with those you love. So, enjoy the game, and don’t worry if you don’t have perfect acting skills!

Use Helpful Gestures

There are common charade gestures like “sounds like” or “small word”, these can help guide your team in the right direction.

Adjust the Game for All Ages

Depending on the age group you’re playing with, be sure to adjust the prompts so that it is fun for everyone. Younger children may need simpler prompts and a little more time to act it out.

Free Printable PDF Christmas Charades Prompts

Download your free printable Christmas Charades prompts to get your holiday game started quickly! These prompts are categorized into the following different themes:

Songs
Actions
Characters
Objects
Movies

All of which are Christmas-related. On the last page of the download I’ve included blank prompt cards so that if you want to create your own prompts, you can!

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Christmas Charades Prompts List

I thought I’d include a variety of Christmas Charades prompts in this post in addition to the game cards. That way if you’re looking for more ideas, you’ll have several to choose from.

Christmas Songs

Jingle Bells
Silent Night
Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer
Frosty the Snowman
Deck the Halls
O Holy Night
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
All I Want for Christmas is You
12 Days of Christmas
Let it Snow
Up on the House Top
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
Last Christmas
The First Noel
Jingle Bell Rock
Here Comes Santa Claus
Silver Bells

Holiday Movies

Home Alone
Elf
The Polar Express
The Grinch
It’s a Wonderful Life
Miracle on 34th Street
A Christmas Carol
Love Actually
Four Christmases
A Christmas Story
White Christmas
Christmas Vacation
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Die Hard (for those who consider it a Christmas movie!)

Christmas Characters

Santa Claus
Mrs. Claus
Rudolph
Frosty the Snowman
Buddy the Elf
Scrooge
The Nutcracker
Jack Frost
Elves

Holiday Actions

Decorating the Tree
Hanging Stockings
Baking Christmas Cookies
Singing Christmas Carols
Building a Snowman
Opening Presents
Writing a Letter to Santa
Drinking Hot Cocoa
Making a Gingerbread House
Putting Up Christmas Lights
Ice Skating
Sledding
Making Snow Angels
Leaving Out Cookies for Santa
Mailing Christmas Cards

Christmas and Holiday-Themed Objects

Candy Cane
Fruit Cake
Wreath
Stocking
Star
Mistletoe
Holly
Snow Globe
Gingerbread House
Snow Ball
Scarf
Mittens
Gingerbread Cookies
Sleigh
North Pole
Christmas Card
Santa’s Beard
Santa’s Hat
Bells
Milk and Cookies
Chimney
Bag of Toys
Present
Sled

How to Make Your Own Christmas Charades Prompts

Want to personalize your Christmas Charades game even more? Here are a few ideas for how you can create your own custom prompts:

Inside Jokes

Include funny or memorable inside jokes or memories that you’ve shared with your family from past holidays.

Personalized Traditions

Think about your family’s unique traditions and add those to the list of prompts.

Current Events

Incorporate Christmas references from recent TV shows, movies, songs, or even social media trends.

Other Free Printable Christmas Games You May Enjoy:

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Final Thoughts on Free Printable Christmas Charades Game

Playing Christmas Charades is an excellent way to bring family and friends together of all ages this holiday season. Charades is more than just a game, it’s a great way to connect, create memories, and increase your creativity.

The free printable Christmas Charades prompts included in this post make it easy for you to print and play. You’ll have everything you need. Simply, download and print your prompts, cut them out, fold them, place them in a bowl, gather your friends and family, and let the holiday festivities begin!

Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season! What are your favorite Christmas Charades prompts? Are there any prompts that you think I should add to the list? Let me know.