Looking for a Christmas scavenger hunt with fun holiday riddles? Look no further, these are the best Christmas clue cards for a magical holiday treasure hunt.
My kids are HUGE scavenger hunt fans. They love everything about them, from solving the riddles and following the clues to finding a surprise at the end. Over the past couple of years, I have made quite a few different treasure hunts (you can find them all here).
One of the first printable scavenger hunts I ever made was this Christmas treasure hunt one. After sharing these Christmas scavenger hunt clues, many people reached out, sharing how much fun their kids had with the Christmas scavenger hunt.
Due to its popularity, I decided to make some new Christmas scavenger hunt clues for this year.
Whether you are setting up this Christmas scavenger hunt for presents, Christmas pajamas, or a Christmas Eve box this fun holiday activity is sure to get your kids in the holiday spirit.
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Christmas Scavenger Hunt
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Christmas Treasure Hunt
From toddlers and preschoolers to kids and teens, a Christmas scavenger hunt is always a fun holiday activity, no matter their age.
This kind of activity lets kids put on their thinking caps to solve and follow clues. Not to mention, after solving all the clues, they are rewarded with a fun present or prize.
How To Make a Christmas Scavenger Hunt
This is so easy to set up for your kids. Once you’ve download and printed the Christmas scavenger hunt printable all you have to do is cut out the clue cards and hide them in their correct locations.
Then, the kids will read the Christmas scavenger hunt riddles and figure out the answer to the riddle. They will go to the answer of that riddle for their next clue. After solving and answering all of the Christmas treasure hunt clues, the final one will lead them to a fun Christmas surprise of your choosing.
Christmas Scavenger Hunt Ideas
There are many different items you can have this holiday treasure hunt lead to. One Christmas scavenger hunt idea would be to have it lead to a Christmas Eve Box or a new pair of Christmas pajamas. We have done this in the past as a fun Christmas Eve activity and my kids loved it.
Another Christmas scavenger hunt idea would be to do these Christmas scavenger hunt clues for money. For example, each clue could be accompanied by a dollar. By the end, they would have 15 dollars. You could also use golden dollars for this holiday hunt.
If you plan to take the kids to Disney for Christmas this year, you could use these clue cards to tell them. Have them follow all the clues, and at the end, it leads to Disney tickets. This would be so magical!
Christmas Scavenger Hunt Rhyming Clues
Below are the Christmas scavenger hunt clues and answers.
Page 1 – Christmas Scavenger Hunt Clues & Answers
1. The wait is finally over, the holiday season is here, a time of magic, joy, and good holiday cheer. To celebrate this time, here’s a fun hunt to do, where you’ll solve some riddles and follow each clue. Once the clues have been found and the hunt is complete, a Christmas surprise will be waiting as a treat! Step right up and start the fun! Let’s begin with clue #1. For Christmas snacks that need warming in seconds, not hours, you go to the machine with super-fast heating powers.
- Answer: Microwave
2. When you come inside on a cold winter day, you make something warm to take the chill away. Look where your hands wrap around a cozy treat, a little surprise is hidden where warmth and chocolate meet.
- Answer: Coffee Cup/Mug
3. Mix the butter, sugar, and flour. Christmas cookies take an hour. Roll the dough thin and flat. Cut out stockings and a Santa hat. Before they bake, cookies stay in neat little rows, on display. Find out where dough does lie, and spot your Christmas clue nearby.
- Answer: Cookie Sheet
4. Stories of Christmas, adventures so bright, with reindeer and elves on every page in sight. From tales of snow to Santa’s big cheer. Find where books go, and a clue is near.
- Answer: Bookshelf
5. After candy canes and cookies too, there’s something important you must do. Where bristles wait both night and day, your Christmas clue is tucked away.
- Answer: Toothbrush
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6. Stockings hung and cookies to share, Christmas magic in the air. This next holiday clue is an easy one. Check where coats rest after outdoor fun.
- Answer: Coat Closet
7. Santa’s sleigh zooms through the night, reindeer flying out of sight. To find your clue, look carefully. It hangs upon the Christmas tree.
- Answer: On the Christmas Tree
8. The tree is shining, the star gleams bright. Let’s fill this home with festive light. To hang up the lights that twinkle so bright, you’ll need a helper to reach that height. Step up on it carefully, don’t wobble or fall. Your next clue hides by what makes you tall.
- Answer: Step Stool or Ladder
9. Candy canes are yummy, yes, it’s true, but they leave your fingers sticky like glue. Wash them well, and you will see the next clue waits where suds should be.
- Answer: Sink
10. When holiday films are ready to play, this is where you’ll lounge and stay. Cozy cushions, comfort near, your next Christmas clue is waiting here.
- Answer: Couch
11. Santa laces these up to ride his sleigh. You slip yours on for school each day. They come in pairs, a left and a right, waiting for you by day or night. Check inside & you will know where the next clue wants you to go.
- Answer: Shoes
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12. The gifts are unwrapped, the floor is a mess, torn-up paper and ribbons to address. Find the bin where these things will go, and that is where the next clue will show.
- Answer: Trash Can
13. Santa’s cookies are ready, they’re sweet as can be, but something is missing, hmm, what could it be? By themselves, these cookies won’t do. Find where its missing partner is, and there you’ll find your clue.
- Answer: Milk (In the refrigerator)
14. Stockings hang with cheer so bright. Santa fills them with delight. But for cozy toes both day & night, you need the ones that fit just right. Look where they’re kept, each one in a pair. Your next Christmas clue is hiding there.
- Answer: Sock Drawer
15. A fun holiday tradition, that’s full of cheer, is family game night held each and every year. Games have a spot where they all stay. Your next clue is hidden not far away.
- Answer: Where Games are Kept
16. You’ve worked so hard and solved each clue. Your Christmas surprise is waiting for you! Now here’s the last one, your final quest. Follow it closely and do your best. A cozy place where you lay your head holds a surprise under your spread. Peek beneath the blankets and find a surprise, your Christmas treasure right before your eyes.
- Answer: Child’s Bed
Christmas Scavenger Hunt For Present
A fun way to do this Christmas scavenger hunt is to have it lead to a Christmas present. Each clue they solve gets them one step closer to finding their Christmas present. If you are looking for some Christmas gift ideas, here are a few.
Christmas Gifts For Toddlers
- Bluey Christmas Sticker and Activity Book – If your kiddo likes Bluey as much as mine, then they will definitely like this.
- Bluey Plush Toys With Santa Hats – These holiday Bluey stuffed animals are SO adorable.
- Santa’s Match and Fun – The matching game is a fun one for toddlers. This Christmas-themed one would make the perfect Christmas scavenger hunt gift.
Bluey Plush Toys
Gifts For Kids Ages 4-7
- Santa Claus Go Fish Game – This is a Christmas themed card game great for 4-7 year olds.
- Where’s Waldo? Santa Spectacular – This is a Christmas look and find book for kids.
- Crayola Light Ups Recolorable Santa – A light-up Santa that your kids can color over and over again.
- Crayola Magnetic Tiles – These are great building toys for kids, and they come in fun Christmas colors.
Crayola Magnetic Tiles
Christmas Gifts For Kids Ages 8-12
- Lego Santa Sleigh – If your kid loves to build, then these Legos are the perfect Christmas gift for the scavenger hunt.
- Santa, Cookie, Elf, Candy, Snowman Card Game – This is a fun Christmasy game for kids.
- Gel Nail Polish Red Sparkle and Green Glitter – These are super cute Christmas nail polish colors.
LEGO Santa’s Sleigh
Other Christmas Games And Activities You May Enjoy
More Christmas Scavenger Hunt Clues – Did your kids LOVE this treasure hunt and now are asking for another one? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Here are even more fun Christmas scavenger hunt clues.
Christmas Bingo – This bingo game has 25 unique cards making it a great game to play at your large family gatherings!
Would You Rather Christmas Edition – These are hilarious conversation starters. Avoid the politics talks and bring along these Christmas Would You Rather Cards.
Holiday Word Scramble – These are perfect to print out to give to the kids at your family gathering to keep them entertained.
Christmas Charades – This is always a fun group game to play over the holidays. I even have these Christmas picture charades you can also use if you are playing with kids who cannot read yet.
Christmas Treasure Hunt – This is not a clue-based scavenger hunt, but rather has various Christmas items on a list to find, such as a wreath, mistletoe, nativity set, etc. It can be fun to walk the neighborhood and see if you can find all of these Christmas decorations.
More Scavenger Hunt Games For Kids
If your kids love this Christmas scavenger hunt, make sure to check out some of my other FREE holiday hunts below!
- Birthday Scavenger Hunt Clues
- Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt Clues
- Halloween Treasure Hunt Clues #1
- Halloween Scavenger Hunt Clues #2
- New Year’s Scavenger Hunt Clues
- Easter Scavenger Hunt Clues #1
- Easter Scavenger Hunt Clues #2
- Treasure Hunt Clues from the Easter Bunny
- St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt Clues
- Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt Clues
Christmas Scavenger Hunt Printable
Here is the Christmas scavenger hunt printable PDF for you to download.
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