A Christmas scavenger hunt can be a wonderful holiday tradition. It’s one that my family has enjoyed for decades – each Christmas eve there’s a hunt to find one present<\/a> that we’re allowed to open. I’ve carried on the tradition for my daughter and for seven years I have crafted clues of rhyming couplets (more or less).<\/p>\n I’ve compiled all 70 holiday scavenger hunt clues below.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Create an epic hunt and use them all, or divide them up so each kid has their own individual or print them off here.\u00a0You can pick your favorites and write them out yourself, or print them out by down loading each file that’s at the end of this post.<\/p>\n Rudolph is Santa\u2019s #1 flyer. Santa Clue wears a bright suit made of red. Santa\u2019s white beard shows us he\u2019s pretty old. You are going through these clues at a good pace, Your patience may be starting to lag, The air inside can be a bit stale. Brrrr! Outside is really quite chilly, I know you\u2019re ready to come inside, Tired of having your route twisted and turned? The elves are so festive wearing suits of red and green. Santa has a sleigh full of presents he needs to give, You are certainly hoping to be on the list of kids who have been nice. A present is great, and it\u2019s nice to also get a Christmas card. Rudolph is the lead reindeer because his nose can be seen. Remember how the Bumble in Rudolph lived in a cave? Everyone knows that Santa and Mrs Claus reside at the North Pole, Holly leaves are deep green, and the berries are red. Are you using your brain yet? Good! These clues are designed to make you think. I know you love that YouTube video, but please pause it. Santa is known for being portly, and he likely has to squeeze into that red suit. Rudolph was called upon to lead Santa\u2019s sleigh and he was willing and able. When you mail a letter to Santa, you have to use a stamp. Santa\u2019s trip around the world each year makes the news, To stay on Santa\u2019s nice list, you cannot be a grouch. You\u2019re not done yet! Keep going, there are several clues more. \u201cJingle Bells\u201d and \u201cFrosty the Snowman\u201d are favorite holiday tunes, The elves\u2019 workshop at the North Pole when full of toys is a treasure trove The anticipation has been building as Christmas has drawn nearer and nearer. Poor Rudolph. The other reindeer excluded him and called him names. Holiday gifts are wrapped in pretty paper with ribbons and bows. Santa knows when you\u2019re sleeping and awake. Guy has lots of power. Winter break hopefully means no homework and nothing crazy like long division, Santa may be the only house guest who never has to knock, Santa\u2019s reindeer are known for their abilities, be it to prance, dance, or dash. The best part of the holidays is spending time with family and friends. The reindeer pull a sleigh, not a car, train, or boat. “On Dasher, on Dancer!” Santa calls each reindeer by name, Out of all the reindeer, Rudolph is the star with millions of fans. The Grinch starts out as an unmerry guy – a thief and a vandal. Christmas isn’t just about gifts, it’s about moments we share. Into the freezing cold Arctic waters polar bears happily plunge, Santa pops down the chimney, leaves gifts and departs with great haste, Good manners keep you on the nice list; say “Thank you” and “Please.” You’ve eaten some cookies and the hot chocolate is gone – you drank it. You’re nearing the end and the pile of clues is getting larger and larger. When all the kids write letters to Santa, the North Pole experiences a mail barrage. This scavenger hunt sends you around the house as if you\u2019re solving a caper. Rudolph is the only reindeer with the glowing nose. There is no replacement. With toy production in full swing in December, there\u2019s not time for elf colds or other issues Love and magic abound at Christmas, of this we are certain, Tall and lovely, the Christmas tree looks quite statuesque Getting tired? Stay strong! Keep going! Don\u2019t give up hope! To load the sleigh with all the toys, the elves need to have a well-thought out plan, You\u2019ve been all over the house but you\u2019re not done yet. This next clue isn\u2019t under any chairs, The elves have worked hard to craft great toys for many, many yules. Your first clue is not obvious it is hidden beneath Around the Christmas tree all the fun people will be rocking The elves work hard – all those presents are a lot to handle! Scrooge is known for being cantankerous and saying \u201cBah humbug!\u201d To Santa and Rudolph we give our greatest regards, The children were nestled in their beds, nice and snug Dasher, Dancer, and the rest of the reindeer are seasoned pros, not rookies. Speaking of reindeer, NORAD tracks them as they travel through the airspace, \u201c\u2018Twas the Night Before Christmas\u201d is a tale told in verse The wise men brought gold, frankincense and myrrh – points for creativity You\u2019ve looked high and low but sadly, there\u2019s not a gift in sight. Each file has 10 clues with each last one directing the hunter to the Christmas tree – download the image and print.<\/p>\n <\/a>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Click here to download the 2019 Christmas scavenger hunt here.<\/a><\/p>\n You May Also Like:<\/strong> Top Christmas gift ideas for teens & tweens<\/a> Don\u2019t miss a post!<\/span> Please subscribe to Between Us Parents\u2019 completely safe, spam-free email list in the box in the top right corner of the page!<\/span><\/p>\n Please like Between Us Parents on<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Facebook<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n You can also find us on<\/span>\u00a0Pinterest<\/span><\/a>,<\/span>\u00a0Twitter<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span>\u00a0Instagram<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\nHere are the Christmas Scavenger Hunt Clues:<\/h4>\n
\nNo go look by the washer & _____.<\/p>\n
\nNo go look where you rest your head.<\/p>\n
\nYour next clue can be found where we keep the food cold.<\/p>\n
\nThe next one is hidden in the fire _____.<\/p>\n
\nBut stay strong! Go look where you\u2019d find a trash bag.<\/p>\n
\nGet some fresh air by checking the mail.<\/p>\n
\nNext check the front porch, but don\u2019t be silly.<\/p>\n
\nBut fist you\u2019ll need to check the car in which you ride.<\/p>\n
\nDon\u2019t give up! Go look in a book from which you have learned.<\/p>\n
\nYour next clue is where your backpack was last seen.<\/p>\n
\nAnd you should check where your clean, folded clothes live.<\/p>\n
\nYou may want to check where you can find the ice.<\/p>\n
\nHead right now out to the front yard.<\/p>\n
\nFor your next clue, check inside the washing machine.<\/p>\n
\nHe had to heat his food over a fire because he had no microwave.<\/p>\n
\nBut you may be surprised at what is in your cereal bowl.<\/p>\n
\nYour next clue is under your bed.<\/p>\n
\nYou can find the next one under the kitchen sink.<\/p>\n
\nGo find the next clue hidden inside a ______.<\/p>\n
\nMaybe he should eat healthier, so look where you keep the veggies and ____.<\/p>\n
\nFor your next clue, don\u2019t look high, look low. It\u2019s under the dining room _____.<\/p>\n
\nShine a light on this hunt and look by a ____.<\/p>\n
\nNow go look for a clue hidden where you keep your boots and ______.<\/p>\n
\nThe next clue is under a cushion on your comfy _____.<\/p>\n
\nThe next place to look is by your front ____.<\/p>\n
\nThe next clue is hiding among the knives, forks, and ______.<\/p>\n
\nIt\u2019s much warmer, though, at home in your kitchen near the oven or _____.<\/p>\n
\nTake a peek at your reflection and find your next clue when you look in the ______.<\/p>\n
\nYou would have been kind and played with him, so go look near the board _____.<\/p>\n
\nKeep an eye on what\u2019s happening outside and see what\u2019s on the sills of the _______.<\/p>\n
\nHe also knows if you\u2019re clean, so head to the bathroom where you take a ______.<\/p>\n
\nBut you may be watching some movies or shows, so check around the _________.<\/p>\n
\nBut he\u2019s on a tight schedule, so look for your next clue near the _____.<\/p>\n
\nUsing any of those methods, find your next clue on top of the can for the _____.<\/p>\n
\nTo find the next clue, go check where we keep the pencils and ____.<\/p>\n
\nYou can find the next clue in the pocket of your ____.<\/p>\n
\nYour next clue can be found behind a smiling face in a picture _____.<\/p>\n
\nSee what you find in the kitchen where we keep the pots and ____.<\/p>\n
\nNo need to steal anything, your next clue can be found somewhere lit, under a _____.<\/p>\n
\nThink of your favorite memories when fetching the next clue from under a _____.<\/p>\n
\nBut that sounds extreme. Instead, check under a cleaning tool, the _____.<\/p>\n
\nYour next stop should be where you keep your floss and tooth _____.<\/p>\n
\nSince you asked nicely, the next clue is near where we keep the ____.<\/p>\n
\nIf you have a food coma, cozy up with your next clue under a warm ______.<\/p>\n
\nKeep your energy up and find the next one near the phone _______.<\/p>\n
\nYour next clue can be found somewhere less busy. Go look in the ______.<\/p>\n
\nBut here it takes an unexpected turn \u2013 go check where we keep the toilet _____.<\/p>\n
\nGo subterranean and find the next clue in the ________.<\/p>\n
\nBut even if you don\u2019t have the sniffles, check inside a box of ______.<\/p>\n
\nCheck on the inside of a window _______.<\/p>\n
\nAdmire it, but keep searching, looking underneath where you write \u2013 at the ____.<\/p>\n
\nThink good thoughts and keep it clean, so look under the ____.<\/p>\n
\nWorking hard they may get hot, so check for the next clue on a cooling ___.<\/p>\n
\nBut you may need to look high or low for the next clue, it\u2019s somewhere along the ______.<\/p>\n
\nThey don\u2019t need our hammer or nails, but you should check where we keep the _____.<\/p>\n
\n<\/span>That classic round decoration also known as a ______.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>But you should go check where you hang your ________.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Light way to your goal when you look under a ______.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Be merrier when searching under a cup for hot drinks, better known as a ___.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Find your next clue amid the regards folks sent your way by mail in the holiday\u00a0 _____.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Your next stop is on the floor under the covering also known as a ___.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Now go look by where we keep the treats we\u2019ll leave for Santa, not milk but the _______.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Seek your next clue in that item you take when you travel – your ________.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>Your next clue can be found under your mom\u2019s _____.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/span>You may see them and your next clue in the representation of Jesus\u2019 birth, the\u00a0 ________.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nCheck under the Christmas tree and remember Santa\u2019s parting words: \u201cTo all a good night!\u201d<\/p>\nHere are the printable scavenger hunt clue downloads<\/h4>\n
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