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Christmas Categories Game: 8 Printable Lists

Play an original Christmas categories game online or print the lists for the table. One letter, twelve festive prompts, a racing timer, and points for answers nobody else wrote.

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Eight original Christmas lists

Use one list per round, or launch the online game and let CardYard avoid recently played lists and letters automatically.

Christmas List 1

  1. Something hanging on a tree
  2. Something found in a stocking
  3. A gift for a child
  4. Something an elf might build
  5. A present nobody requested
  6. Something Santa carries
  7. A gift for a grandparent
  8. A reason to take a family photo
  9. A Christmas party game
  10. Something worn by a snowman
  11. A Christmas Eve activity
  12. A reason to visit a toy shop
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Christmas List 2

  1. A word in a Christmas song
  2. A Christmas decoration
  3. A holiday tradition
  4. A winter animal
  5. A reason to wear a sweater
  6. A Christmas song title
  7. A winter weather word
  8. A gift for a coworker
  9. A reason an elf gets promoted
  10. A gift that makes noise
  11. A Christmas office decoration
  12. A reason to call family
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Christmas List 3

  1. A festive drink
  2. A Christmas morning sound
  3. A word on a gift tag
  4. A festive color
  5. A holiday dessert
  6. Something wrapped in ribbon
  7. A holiday movie character
  8. A holiday card message
  9. Something served warm
  10. Something that sparkles
  11. Something in a Christmas parade
  12. A holiday photo prop
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Christmas List 4

  1. Something on a holiday table
  2. A holiday travel problem
  3. Something used to decorate a door
  4. Something found in Santa's workshop
  5. A place to see holiday lights
  6. A festive breakfast food
  7. Something found on a sleigh
  8. A name for a reindeer
  9. A thing used to build a snowman
  10. A winter clothing item
  11. A reason to make hot chocolate
  12. A Christmas wish
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Christmas List 5

  1. Something found at a Christmas market
  2. Something that jingles
  3. A holiday smell
  4. Something said during a holiday toast
  5. Something placed under a tree
  6. A winter vacation destination
  7. A holiday shopping mistake
  8. A holiday performance
  9. A Christmas dinner conversation
  10. A festive candle scent
  11. A gift that fits in an envelope
  12. Something an elf keeps in a pocket
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Christmas List 6

  1. A reason to take a family photo
  2. A Christmas party game
  3. Something worn by a snowman
  4. A Christmas Eve activity
  5. A reason to visit a toy shop
  6. A festive party snack
  7. A gift that needs batteries
  8. Something delivered in December
  9. A holiday game prize
  10. Something used to hang decorations
  11. A festive word with two syllables
  12. Something found beside a fireplace
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Christmas List 7

  1. A gift for a coworker
  2. A reason an elf gets promoted
  3. A gift that makes noise
  4. A Christmas office decoration
  5. A reason to call family
  6. Something printed on wrapping paper
  7. A Christmas craft supply
  8. A thing found in a holiday window display
  9. A reason to bake cookies
  10. A holiday event at school
  11. A holiday dinner side dish
  12. A gift that is difficult to wrap
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Christmas List 8

  1. A holiday card message
  2. Something served warm
  3. Something that sparkles
  4. Something in a Christmas parade
  5. A holiday photo prop
  6. Something people forget to buy
  7. A winter road-trip item
  8. A Christmas morning tradition
  9. A Christmas joke topic
  10. Something people do after opening gifts
  11. Something served at Christmas dinner
  12. Something seen at the North Pole
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How to play

  1. Give every player or team an answer sheet.
  2. Choose a Christmas list and reveal one letter.
  3. Write one matching answer for every category before time ends.
  4. Read answers aloud and cross out duplicates.
  5. Score one point for every remaining valid answer.

Example

Letter C: “candy cane” can fit something hanging on a tree, “cocoa” can fit a festive drink, and “caroling” can fit a Christmas Eve activity. An answer only scores when no other team used it for the same prompt.

For work groups, pair this with more office Christmas party games.

More Christmas games

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Christmas game FAQ

Is the Christmas categories game free?

Yes. All eight Christmas lists and the complete online game are free.

Can I use this at an office Christmas party?

Yes. The lists cover gifts, food, movies, winter, traditions, and office-friendly holiday situations.

How do I score Christmas categories?

A valid answer earns one point only when no other team wrote the same answer for that category.

Can I print the lists?

Yes. Use the print button on any list. The navigation and controls are removed from the printed layout.

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