Christmas Charades Words
Forty Christmas charades words, from easy ones the kids can act out (building a snowman) to sly ones for the grown-ups (hiding a gift).
Tip: keep this page open on a phone and pass it around.
Christmas Charades Words — full list (40 words)
- decorating a tree
- wrapping presents
- sledding
- building a snowman
- roasting chestnuts
- ice skating
- hanging stockings
- opening presents
- caroling
- drinking hot cocoa
- santa claus
- a reindeer
- stringing lights
- hanging tinsel
- baking cookies
- writing a letter to santa
- leaving cookies out
- opening an advent calendar
- singing carols
- watching a christmas movie
- wearing an ugly sweater
- building a gingerbread house
- throwing a snowball
- making a snow angel
- riding a sleigh
- pulling a cracker
- wearing a santa hat
- trimming the tree
- stuffing a stocking
- lighting a candle
- wrapping a gift
- hiding a gift
- mailing a card
- drinking eggnog
- eating a candy cane
- roasting marshmallows
- sitting by the fireplace
- decorating cookies
- hanging mistletoe
- shaking a snow globe
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How to play
- Split into teams, then take turns drawing a card and acting it out silently.
- Start with the easy ones (riding a sleigh) for younger players and save the abstract ones for later rounds.
- Play for a set number of rounds rather than points if you have a mixed-age group — it keeps things moving.
- Winner takes the last mince pie. This is not negotiable in our house.
FAQ
What are good Christmas charades words?
Actions work best: decorating a tree, wrapping presents, sledding, roasting chestnuts. They are easy to act out and everyone recognises them.
How many Christmas charades words do you need?
For a family game, 20-30 is plenty for an hour. Our list has 40 so you can play several rounds without repeats.
Can young children play Christmas charades?
Yes — stick to the physical actions (building a snowman, ice skating) and let them point or use props.
What is a hard Christmas charades word?
Abstract ones like the spirit of giving, a white elephant gift, or a New Year's resolution. They need creative guessing.