FREE Printable Christmas Scavenger Hunt Clues

Christmas scavenger hunts are a fun way to lead your family to a huge gift like a trip or to use as a fun activity for Christmas Eve. These free printable Christmas scavenger hunt clues make it easy! My sister and I used these Christmas scavenger hunt clues to lead my parents to a surprise trip to St. Martin. We hid little clues of what the ultimate gift was at each location that the cards led them to. These free printable holiday scavenger hunt clues are for an indoor scavenger hunt although a few of them could be used outdoors too if you want. There are 16 scavenger hunt clues so you can use them all or pick the ones you like most.

How To Use The Free Printable Christmas Scavenger Hunt Clues

1. Print out the Christmas scavenger hunt cards onto white cardstock or paper.
2. If you’re leading someone through a series of gifts that you want to be in order, write the number order on the back of the cards to keep track.
3. Now hide each card with or without a gift at the locations on the scavenger hunt cards.
4. Keep the first one out to start the fun.
5. Give the first card to the person or people doing the scavenger hunt game.
6. They will then follow the clues to the end of the game, guessing what each clue card represents.

How To Print The Christmas Scavenger Hunt Game Cards

1. Click the link to open the Christmas scavenger hunt clues PDF file.
2. Use the printer icon in the top right corner to print onto cardstock or paper.
3. Cut out each clue card.

Here are the Christmas scavenger hunt clues with the answers in case some of them have you stumped:

• I twinkle and shine, placed on high, find me where I light up the sky.” (Answer: Christmas Tree Star)
• “I’m round and bright, hang on a tree, shiny and colorful, come find me!” (Answer: Ornament)
• “I guide the way, bright and bold, over snowy roads, both new and old.” (Answer: Christmas Lights)
• “I’m made of candy, stripes of red and white, find me where stockings are hung in sight.” (Answer: Candy Cane)
• “With a red nose I lead the way, flying high in Santa’s sleigh.” (Answer: Rudolph / Reindeer)
• “I cover the presents, hiding the surprise, decorated with ribbons, right before your eyes.” (Answer: Wrapping Paper)
• “I’m made of snow, with a carrot nose, three round parts from head to toes.” (Answer: Snowman)
• “I’m cozy and warm, hung by the fire, filled with treats, for all to admire.” (Answer: Stocking)
• “I jingle and ring, a holiday sound, look for me where the gifts are found.” (Answer: Sleigh Bells)
• “I’m filled with treats, sugar and spice, look where the kitchen smells so nice.” (Answer: Christmas Cookies / Gingerbread)
• “I keep you warm when it’s cold and white, find me where you sleep at night.” (Answer: Christmas Pajamas / Blanket)
• “I’m made of wood, small and bright, cracking nuts on Christmas night.” (Answer: Nutcracker)
• “I fly through the air on Christmas Eve, find me where you hang your belief.” (Answer: Santa Decoration)
• “I’m round and sweet, decorated with care, find me in a box with more of my pair.” (Answer: Christmas Cookies or Cake)
• “I hang in pairs, green and red, underneath me, a kiss might be said.” (Answer: Mistletoe)
• “I’m a cozy seat by the crackling fire, find me where you relax and retire.” (Answer: Armchair or Couch)

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