Looking for a unique holiday activity? Try our Christmas Scavenger Hunt featuring 12 fun and challenging clues for teens and older kids. These clues are perfect for a festive adventure around the house and can be used for family gatherings or holiday parties!
As our kids get bigger, they often have less Christmas gifts. I always say as they get bigger the gifts get smaller (and more expensive)! So a Christmas Scavenger hunt with riddles is a great way to make the present opening fun and last longer on Christmas morning for big kids and teenagers.
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Christmas Scavenger Hunt Clues:
We have done 12 fun clues so you can do the 12 days of Christmas Scavenger hunt with them, should you wish! we hope you enjoy this Christmas party game.
1. “I don’t move, but I help you track time, I’m a circle that spins but has no rhyme.”
• Hint: Think about what you rely on to know the time.
2. “When it’s cold, I stand tall but disappear fast, I’m part of the season that never lasts.”
• Hint: It may melt away when the temperature rises.
3. “I’m dressed in warmth when the air gets cold, I keep my place where things are stored bold.”
• Hint: It’s a cozy essential during chilly weather.
4. “I sparkle bright, but I’m out of sight during the day, you flip a switch and I’m here to stay.”
• Hint: Only visible when it’s dark out.
5. “I stay in one place but fill the room with my cheer, you’ll find me where comfort is always near.”
• Hint: It’s a cozy place where people gather.
6. “I’m seen at the start, then hidden away, a colorful display that won’t last the day.”
• Hint: You see it when wrapping gifts.
7. “I’m often ignored when I’m standing alone, but I hold things together once I’m shown.”
• Hint: Found with your holiday gifts.
8. “I change colors but never with age, I live where you capture moments and stage.”
• Hint: Think of something that holds memories.
9. “I’m not meant to be heard, but I chime in the crowd, when paired with a partner I can get loud.”
• Hint: Often jingles during the holiday season.
10. “I’m round and festive, but I don’t roll or fly, I take up space where people walk by.”
• Hint: It’s a symbol of the season, often hung on doors.
11. “I’m tied together and sealed with a bow, find me where memories grow.”
• Hint: Connected to a holiday tradition of giving.
12. “I catch what’s falling but never fall myself, I rest where you go when it’s time for help.”
• Hint: Found near your front door, waiting to catch snow.
How to Set It Up:
- 1. Print the clues and hide them in the appropriate locations around your home. The first clue leads to the next clue and so on!
- 2. Create small rewards or surprises at the final destination. You could do this on Christmas m morning with the whole family for their Christmas presents.
- 3. Let the hunt begin and watch as your teens race to solve the clues!
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Here are the answers to the 12 scavenger hunt clues:
- 1. Clock
- 2. Snowman
- 3. Winter coat
- 4. Christmas lights
- 5. Couch or sofa
- 6. Wrapping paper
- 7. Ribbon or bow
- 8. Photo frame
- 9. Bells
- 10. Wreath
- 11. Gift
- 12. Doormat
These answers match the clues for a challenging and fun Christmas scavenger hunt!
Enjoy the festive fun and make this Christmas memorable with this Christmas treasure hunt for teens!