Christmas gatherings become a lot more memorable when you add a game that gets everyone laughing. Christmas Charades is one of the easiest party games you can play with kids, teens, and adults. No preparation. No supplies. Just a list of words, a little acting, and a lot of Christmas cheer.

Whether you are planning a church party, a classroom activity, a family night, or a youth group event, this Christmas Charades word list will help you run a game that everyone enjoys. The words are simple, fun, and connected to Christmas traditions, holiday movies, carols, and the Nativity story.

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Charades works because it brings people together. Players act out a word or phrase without speaking while the rest of the group tries to guess. Christmas Charades adds a festive twist with holiday themed prompts that make everyone smile.

This list includes:

• Easy charades words for kids

• Medium difficulty words for older players

• Hard words for a fun challenge

• Nativity themed charades

• Christmas movie and song charades

• Objects, actions, characters, and activities

Perfect for Christmas Eve, holiday parties, office celebrations, and Sunday School fun.

Easy Christmas Charades Words (Kids Friendly)

These simple words are great for young children and family games.

• Angel

• Star

• Shepherd

• Reindeer

• Snowman

• Santa

• Elf

• Sleigh

• Stocking

• Bell

• Candle

• Gift

• Tree

• Cookie

• Snowball

• Caroling

• Nativity

• Candy Cane

• Gingerbread

• Ornament

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Medium Christmas Charades Words (For Teens & Adults)

A little more challenging but still fun.

• North Pole

• Christmas Carol

• Mistletoe

• Christmas Morning

• Secret Santa

• Wrapping Gifts

• Gingerbread House

• Holiday Shopping

• Christmas Dinner

• Ice Skating

• Sleigh Ride

• Christmas Lights

• Midnight Mass

• Winter Coat

• Holiday Parade

• Snow Shoveling

• Christmas Choir

• Fireplace

• Hot Chocolate

• Christmas Market

Hard Christmas Charades Words (More Challenging)

These require creativity and good acting.

• Chestnuts Roasting

• Fruitcake Recipe

• Trimming the Tree

• Scrooge Redeemed

• Christmas Rush

• Reindeer Games

• Lighting the Advent Wreath

• Changing Christmas Traditions

• Twelve Days of Christmas

• Bethlehem Journey

• Silent Night Performance

• Christmas Miracle

• Nutcracker Ballet

• Winter Wonderland Scene

• Carriage Ride in Snow

Nativity Themed Christmas Charades

Perfect for churches, Sunday School, and Christian family gatherings.

• Mary

• Joseph

• Baby Jesus

• Manger

• Bethlehem

• Wise Men

• Gold

• Frankincense

• Myrrh

• Angel Gabriel

• Donkey

• Shepherd’s Staff

• Stable

• Innkeeper

• Star of Bethlehem

• Angel Choir

• Flock of Sheep

• Swaddling Cloths

• Journey to Egypt

• Simeon

Christmas Movie Charades Words

Great for older kids, teens, and party groups.

• Home Alone

• The Grinch

• Rudolph

• Frosty the Snowman

• Elf Movie

• Christmas Vacation

• Polar Express

• A Christmas Carol

• The Santa Clause

• Jingle All the Way

• Miracle on 34th Street

• The Nutcracker

• Charlie Brown Christmas

• Klaus

• The Christmas Chronicles

Christmas Song Charades Words

Act out holiday music titles without singing.

• Silent Night

• Joy to the World

• Jingle Bells

• O Holy Night

• Deck the Halls

• We Wish You a Merry Christmas

• Let It Snow

• O Little Town of Bethlehem

• Hark the Herald Angels Sing

• The First Noel

• Angels We Have Heard on High

• O Come All Ye Faithful

• Away in a Manger

• Carol of the Bells

• Mary Did You Know

Christmas Actions & Activities

Good for dynamic acting.

• Opening Presents

• Decorating the Tree

• Hanging Stockings

• Drinking Hot Cocoa

• Building a Snowman

• Snowball Fight

• Baking Cookies

• Lighting Candles

• Ringing Bells

• Setting Up the Nativity

• Ice Skating

• Sledding

• Chopping Firewood

• Wrapping Gifts

• Christmas Cleaning

How to Play Christmas Charades (Simple Instructions)

1. Write the words on slips of paper.

2. Fold and place in a bowl or bag.

3. Divide into two teams.

4. One player picks a word and acts it out with no speaking or sounds.

5. The team guesses within the time limit.

6. Switch turns.

7. The team with the most correct guesses wins.

You can also play speed charades, reverse charades, or charades relay for added fun.

Tips for Making the Game Even Better

• Use a timer to increase excitement.

• Add background Christmas music.

• Mix easy and hard words for all ages.

• Use Nativity words for classroom or church settings.

• Let kids act out in groups to build confidence.

• Keep the atmosphere joyful, not competitive.

A long Christmas Charades word list makes holiday gatherings easier to plan and more fun to host. By offering a mix of simple words, moderate challenges, faith based prompts, and movie themed options, this article supports families, teachers, youth leaders, and churches.

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