Christmas Morning Word Search

About this puzzle

Christmas morning in fourteen words: stockings and presents, wrapping paper and ribbon, the tree with its ornaments, tinsel and garland and a star or angel on top, a candy cane, a mug of cocoa, a wreath on the door, a fireplace — and everyone still in pajamas. It is an Easy puzzle designed for young solvers on a busy morning.

The default layout is Easy on a 13×13 grid. Easy, Medium and Hard each use their own checked layout of the same words, and every one can be printed in standard or large print on US Letter or A4.

Word notes

Stocking

Hung up on Christmas Eve to be filled with small gifts, a tradition linked to stories of Saint Nicholas.

Ornament

Glass tree ornaments were first made in Germany in the 1800s.

Tinsel

Shiny decorative strands, first made from thin strips of real silver.

Candy Cane

A hard peppermint candy shaped like a shepherd's crook, usually striped red and white.

Cocoa

A hot drink made from cocoa powder, milk and sugar.

Garland

A decorative rope of greenery, beads or tinsel.

Wreath

A ring of evergreen branches hung on doors; the circle has long been a symbol of continuity.

Try this after the puzzle

Make a "Christmas morning bingo" card from the list: as the morning goes on, children tick each thing they see. Afterwards, draw a picture that includes at least five words from the list, or write a short thank-you note for a present.

All 14 words

Stocking · Presents · Wrapping Paper · Ribbon · Ornament · Tinsel · Candy Cane · Cocoa · Pajamas · Fireplace · Garland · Wreath · Star · Angel