December Crossword Puzzle

December Crossword PuzzleDecember Crossword Puzzle

This December crossword puzzle is a fun little way to slow down and enjoy some quiet time during one of the busiest months of the year. December always seems to fly by with decorating, shopping, baking, wrapping gifts, and getting ready for the holidays, so I love having simple activities like this tucked away for a cozy afternoon.

Pour yourself a cup of hot cocoa or coffee, grab a pencil, and see how many clues you can solve without peeking at the answers! I filled this puzzle with words that bring to mind the little things that make December special—from chilly winter days to familiar seasonal traditions.

It’s an easy activity to print for yourself, but you can also share it with family, use it at a holiday gathering, or add it to a quiet activity basket for the kids. I hope it adds a little extra fun to your December!

Word List

  • Bells
  • Candle
  • Candy Cane
  • Carol
  • Chimney
  • Christmas
  • Elves
  • Fireplace
  • Frosty
  • Gingerbread
  • Hat
  • Holiday
  • Icicle
  • Jingle
  • Mittens
  • North Pole
  • Ornament
  • Penguin
  • Presents
  • Reindeer
  • Rudolph
  • Santa
  • Scarf
  • Sleigh
  • Snow
  • Snowflake
  • Snowman
  • Stocking
  • Toys
  • Wreath

Printable Puzzle & Solution


What’s included in this PDF:

  • Color Version (with name & date lines at the top)
  • Color Version (without name & date lines at the top)
  • Color Version Word Bank
  • Color Version Solution
  • B/W Version (with name & date lines at the top)
  • B/W Version (without name & date lines at the top)
  • B/W Version Word Bank
  • B/W Version Solution

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