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Christmas Word Search Ages 7-9, Hard, Set 1

Christmas Word Search Ages 7-9, Hard, Set 1 is a free printable word search for ages 7–9. It is a 1-page PDF with a separate answer sheet that takes about 20–30 minutes to finish, and it prints on A4 or US Letter with no colour ink needed.

Category
Word Search
Difficulty
Hard
Word directions
all directions including backwards
Words
12
Format
A4 & US Letter
Pages
1
Answer sheet
Included
Time
20–30 minutes
Updated
2026-10-21
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Print at 100% scale · no colour ink required · Ages 7–9

Description

Celebrate the festive season with a christmas word search that gathers holiday treats, winter weather, and familiar seasonal characters into one cheerful puzzle. This printable invites solvers to spot cozy December words from sweet kitchen favorites to frosty outdoor sights while enjoying a classic holiday activity.

This word search contains the following words:

  1. BLIZZARD — Winter weather that often frames Christmas scenes, with heavy snow sweeping past cozy windows in holiday illustrations.
  2. CHESTNUT — A seasonal nut tied to the carol line about roasting them on an open fire during chilly Christmas evenings.
  3. CRANBERRY — A tart red berry that appears in holiday sauces and festive garlands, common in Christmas table and decorating traditions.
  4. DECEMBER — The calendar month that holds Christmas Day, making it central to the holiday season and its countdown.
  5. GINGERBREAD — A spiced cookie baked into festive shapes and often used to build decorated houses in Christmas kitchen traditions.
  6. ICICLE — A frozen winter spike that hangs from roofs and often appears in Christmas cards, window scenes, and decorations.
  7. MARSHMALLOW — A soft, sweet topping that floats in hot cocoa, a cozy drink often served during cold Christmas evenings.
  8. NUTCRACKER — A toy soldier figure from the Christmas ballet, recognized by its colorful uniform and holiday stage performances.
  9. SCROOGE — A famous Christmas character from Charles Dickens's story, known for his change of heart on Christmas Eve.
  10. SNOWFLAKE — A delicate ice crystal that falls in winter and appears on Christmas cards, decorations, and window displays.
  11. TWINKLE — A sparkle word used for Christmas lights and stars in holiday songs, cards, and decorations.
  12. YULELOG — A traditional Christmas dessert shaped like a log, also linked to the old custom of burning a large log.

In numbers: the puzzle hides 12 words, the file runs to 1 page, the answer sheet is included as a second file.

How to use this printable

Find every word from the list in the 15x15 grid. Words can run across, down or diagonally. Written for parents, teachers and homeschool helpers.

1

Print it at 100% scale on A4 or Letter paper — there is no need to resize anything.

2

Sit alongside for the first minute, then let them carry on alone and ask if they want help.

3

Keep the answer sheet out of sight until the puzzle is finished, then check it together.

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Reviewed by Ray· Published 2026-10-21· Updated 2026-10-21· [email protected]