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December Word Search

December is the twelfth and last month of the year, with 31 days. The winter solstice, the shortest day in the northern half of the world, falls in December.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • candle
  • carol
  • cookies
  • gift
  • holiday
  • mittens
  • reindeer
  • santa
  • sleigh
  • snow
  • snowman
  • stocking
  • tree
  • winter
  • wreath

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Words in the December word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

snow
Frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes.
gift
Something given to another person as a present.
tree
An evergreen brought indoors and decorated in December.
santa
A red suited figure who brings gifts in stories.
winter
The coldest season, beginning in late December.
carol
A song sung during the Christmas season.
candle
A wax stick with a wick that gives light.
sleigh
A sled pulled over snow by animals or people.
cookies
Small sweet baked treats often shaped and iced.
holiday
A special day set aside for rest or celebration.
reindeer
An Arctic deer that grows antlers on males and females.
stocking
A large sock hung up to be filled with treats.
wreath
A ring of greenery hung on a door.
mittens
Hand coverings that keep the fingers together for warmth.
snowman
A figure built by stacking packed balls of snow.
hanukkah
A Jewish festival of lights lasting eight nights.
kwanzaa
A week long celebration of African American culture and heritage.
solstice
The shortest day of the year in the north.
ornament
A small decoration hung on a holiday tree.
chimney
A tall pipe that carries smoke out of a house.

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