Christmas Pictionary Themed Word Lists (Free Printables)
The holiday season is the perfect time to gather family and friends for fun and festive activities. One of the best ways to bring everyone together is by playing a lively game of Christmas Pictionary! We’ve created a set of free printable Christmas Pictionary word cards that cover a variety of themes to keep the game exciting and entertaining for all ages.
What is Christmas Pictionary?
Christmas Pictionary is a holiday-themed version of the classic drawing and guessing game. Players take turns drawing holiday-related words or phrases while their teammates try to guess what they are drawing. It’s a fantastic way to spark creativity, laughter, and holiday cheer.
How to Play Christmas Pictionary
Christmas Pictionary is a game that guarantees laughter, excitement, and festive fun for the whole family during the holiday season. Follow these simple steps to get everyone engaged in this enjoyable guessing and drawing game:
The Basics
Divide into Teams: Split your group into two or more teams.
Set a Timer: Decide on a time limit for each round (usually 1-2 minutes).
Draw and Guess: One player from the team draws a card and attempts to draw the word or phrase without using any letters or numbers, while their teammates guess.
Score Points: Teams earn points for each correct guess. The team with the most points at the end wins!
What You’ll Need to Play
- A Drawing Board (dry-erase or chalk)
- The Printable Detailed Instructions
- A list of words or Printable Themed Cards
- At least 4 players. 2 for each team, 1 to guess, and 1 drawing person.
To play Christmas Pictionary, you’ll need printable Christmas-themed cards and a drawing board.
Players take turns drawing images representing the given word or phrase, while the rest of the team tries to guess what it is within a specified time limit.
The game continues until all the words have been drawn and guessed, or until a set time for the end of the game is reached.
Variations – Another Version of Christmas Pictionary
A few additional ways you can play instead of the typical Christmas Pictionary game to add a unique twist and keep things exciting:
Christmas Charades: Instead of drawing, players act out the word or phrase silently, and their team members have to guess the Christmas-related word.
Reverse Pictionary: In this version, one player describes the word or phrase without using any verbal cues, and their team members have to guess based on the description.
Partner Pictionary: Players team up in pairs, and both partners take turns drawing and guessing together.
Christmas Movie Pictionary: Focus the game solely on Christmas movies, where players draw or act out famous scenes, characters, or movie titles from holiday films.
Song Pictionary: Players draw or act out Christmas songs or carols, and their team members have to guess the song title.
Picture Card Pictionary: Instead of words, use picture cards with Christmas-themed images, and players have to describe or act out the image on the card.
Kids vs. Adults: Divide players into two teams, with one team comprising only younger kids and the other team consisting of adults. The kids can have easier words, and the adults can have more challenging ones.
Christmas Memory Pictionary: Before drawing, players get to look at the word for a few seconds, and then they have to draw it from memory.
Pictionary Relay Race: Divide players into two teams and create a relay race format where each player from the team takes turns drawing and guessing, passing on to the next player until all team members have participated.
Theme Pictionary: Choose a specific Christmas theme (e.g., Santa Claus, Christmas ornaments, winter wonderland) for each round, and all the words must relate to that theme.
Feel free to mix and match these variations or come up with your own to make your Christmas Pictionary game even more enjoyable and tailored to your group’s preferences!
Download Your Free Printable Christmas Pictionary Cards
To make the game even more enjoyable, we’ve prepared a comprehensive set of themed word cards. These printables cover a wide range of Christmas-related topics:
- Christmas Songs: “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night,” “Frosty the Snowman”
- Christmas Carols: “O Holy Night,” “Deck the Halls,” “Joy to the World”
- Christmas Food: Gingerbread cookies, candy canes, roast turkey
- Santa’s Workshop: Elves, reindeer, toy train
- Children’s Version: Snowman, Christmas tree, Santa Claus
- Winter Activities: Ice skating, sledding, building a snowman
- The Nativity: Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph
- 12 Days of Christmas: Partridge in a pear tree, five golden rings
- Christmas Characters: The Grinch, Santa Claus, the Nutcracker
- Christmas Traditions: Hanging stockings, decorating the tree, exchanging gifts
- Christmas Decorations: Ornaments, wreaths, Christmas lights
- Christmas Movies: “Home Alone,” “Elf,” “The Polar Express”
- BONUS Blank Cards: Create your own words and phrases
How to Get Your Free Printables
Getting your hands on these free printable cards is easy! Just follow these steps:
Sign Up for Our Email List: Subscribe to our email list to get access to the printables. You’ll also receive updates on new games, activities, and holiday-themed printables.
Download the Printables: Once you’ve subscribed, you’ll receive an email with a link to download the Christmas Pictionary cards. Print them out, cut along the lines, and you’re ready to play!
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Tips for the Best Game Experience
Prepare Ahead: Print and cut out the cards before your gathering to save time.
Provide Drawing Supplies: Ensure you have plenty of paper, markers, and pencils available.
Create a Fun Atmosphere: Play some background Christmas music and serve holiday treats to keep the mood festive.
Mix and Match Themes: Feel free to mix different themed cards for more variety and fun.
Christmas Pictionary is a delightful game that brings joy and laughter to any holiday gathering.
With our free printable word list, you can easily set up and play this engaging game with your loved ones.
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Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
