What is in this Christmas bingo printable?

Every card has your family or group name across the top, so it reads "The Garcias' Christmas bingo" rather than a generic title. Each card is a different shuffle, the centre square says "Ho ho ho" (or anything else from the list), and the cards come with a caller sheet to tick off as you go.

There are three ready-made sets. The picture set has a small drawing in every square, so children who cannot read yet can play alongside everyone else, and it adds a page of picture calling cards to cut out. The word set uses Christmas words and traditions. The carol set lists traditional carol titles for a music round. Type eight or more of your own words and they replace the set, which is perfect for family in-jokes.

How do you play picture bingo with young children?

The picture set has 30 drawings, from a Christmas tree, a bell and a snowman to a mitten, a cookie and a snow globe. Each card shows 24 of them plus the free square, with the name printed under each picture so older children can practise reading too.

  1. Cut out the picture calling cards and put them in a stocking, a hat or a gift bag.
  2. Let a child pull out one card at a time and show it to everyone, or describe it without saying the word: "It is white, it is cold and it has a carrot nose."
  3. Players cover the matching picture with a counter, a chocolate coin or a piece of popcorn.
  4. The first to complete a line shouts "Ho ho ho!" instead of "Bingo!".
  5. For very little ones, play until everyone has a full card, so every child wins.

How does Christmas carol bingo work?

Choose the carol set and each square holds the title of a traditional carol, such as Silent Night, Deck the Halls or The Holly and the Ivy. Make a playlist from the caller sheet, shuffle it, and play the first few seconds of each song. Players mark the title when they recognise it.

It works well at office parties and family gatherings with a mix of ages, because nobody needs to sit still and listen to a caller. For an easier round, sing or hum the first line yourself. For a harder round, play an instrumental version.

How many Christmas bingo cards should you print?

One card per player, plus two or three spares for the cousin who turns up late. You can print 2 to 30 different cards at once. Two per page saves paper and suits older children and adults; one per page gives bigger pictures for small hands and anyone who finds small print hard to read.

The shuffle is tied to your family name and word list, so reopening your saved link prints the same cards again. That means you can reprint a card that ends up under the sofa, or print a matching set for next year.

What are good prizes for Christmas bingo?

  • Small wrapped treats: chocolate coins, candy canes or a clementine.
  • Privileges: first pick of the selection box, choosing the next film, or a night off washing up.
  • A silly hat or crown the winner wears until the next round.
  • For office parties, a token prize such as a mug or a bag of good coffee, set within any gift budget you already have.
  • For a long game, give a small prize for the first line and a bigger one for a full card.

What are some other ways to play?

  • Christmas Day bingo: use your own words for things that happen every year, such as "someone falls asleep" or "the paper crown tears", and mark them as they happen.
  • Film bingo: list things that happen in Christmas films, such as snow, a sleigh or a big family dinner, and watch together.
  • Advent bingo: give each child a card on 1 December and mark one picture per day as you spot it around the house.
  • Car journey bingo: festive things to spot on the way to visit family, such as a wreath on a door or lights on a roof.

Questions people ask

Is this Christmas bingo printable free?

Yes. Print as many cards as you need with no account, and nothing you type is sent to us.

Are all the bingo cards different?

Yes. Each card is a new shuffle of the set, so players mark squares in a different order. The picture set has 30 pictures, so each card also holds a different selection.

Is there a version for kids who cannot read yet?

Yes. Choose the picture set. Every square has a drawing with its name underneath, and you get picture calling cards to cut out.

Can I add my own Christmas words?

Yes. Type eight or more words, one per line, and they replace the chosen set. Use at least 24 for a full 5 by 5 card.

How many cards can I print?

From 2 to 30 different cards at once, one or two per page, on US Letter or A4.

What does the family name do?

It goes in the title on every card, for example "The Garcias' Christmas bingo", and it also sets the shuffle, so your saved link always prints the same cards.

How is this different from the bingo card generator?

This page has Christmas pictures, words and carols ready to go, picture calling cards and festive free squares. The bingo card generator handles any topic, 3x3 to 5x5 grids and number bingo.