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Christmas Rebus Puzzles

These christmas rebus puzzles with answers hide carols, treats and Santa himself inside emoji and christmas picture puzzles. Decode each one, then click the card to check yourself. They're perfect for classroom parties and family game night in December.

Easy christmas rebus puzzles with emoji clues

Most of the set pairs two or three emoji into one holiday word or phrase. Say the pictures out loud and the answer usually clicks.

Christmas picture puzzles drawn as cards

Six puzzles swap emoji for simple drawn pictures. Study what the shapes spell before you tap to reveal.

Quiz style rebus puzzles with answers to type

A few cards ask you to pick from four choices or type the answer yourself, which keeps guessers honest.

  1. 1. 🥜 + 🩰

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    A famous holiday ballet with a Mouse King.

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    The Nutcracker (nut + ballet).

  2. 2. 🎁 + 📄

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    You tear right through it on Christmas morning.

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    Wrapping paper (gift + paper).

  3. 3. 🥚 + 🥤

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    A creamy holiday drink with a sprinkle of nutmeg.

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    Eggnog (egg + drink).

  4. 4. 💚 + 😠 + 🎄

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    His heart grew three sizes that day.

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    The Grinch (a green grump who hates Christmas).

  5. 5. 📅 + 🍫

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    Open one little door every day in December.

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    An advent calendar (calendar + chocolate).

  6. 6. 🌲 + 🌲 + 🚜

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    Families visit to cut down their own tree.

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    A Christmas tree farm (rows of trees + tractor).

  7. 7. ⬆️ + 💈

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    Point your compass up. Way up.

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    The North Pole (north + pole).

  8. 8. 🚂 + ❄️

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    All aboard! This movie train rides on Christmas Eve.

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    The Polar Express (train + snow).

  9. 9. 🤫 + 🌙

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    All is calm, all is bright.

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    Silent Night (quiet + night).

  10. 10. 🧝 + 📚

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    He watches all day and moves while you sleep.

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    The Elf on the Shelf (elf + bookshelf).

  11. 11. 🎶 + 🚪

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    They go door to door with a songbook.

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    Christmas carolers (singing + at the door).

  12. 12. 🍇 + 🍰

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    A dense holiday dessert people love to joke about.

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    Fruitcake (fruit + cake).

  13. 13. 1️⃣2️⃣ + 📅 + 🎄

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    A partridge in a pear tree starts it off.

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    The twelve days of Christmas.

  14. 14. ❄️ + 😇

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    Lie down, sweep your arms, and stand up carefully.

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    A snow angel (snow + angel).

  15. 15. 🕯️ + 🪟

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    An old way to welcome travelers on a winter night.

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    A candle in the window (candle + window).

  16. 16. 🤫 + 🎅

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    Draw a name, buy a gift, tell no one.

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    Secret Santa (secret + Santa).

  17. 17. 🍊 + 🧦

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    An old fashioned treat found in the stocking toe.

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    An orange in the stocking (orange + stocking).

  18. 18. 🎄 + 🌅

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    Kids wake up early for this all year.

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    Christmas morning (Christmas + sunrise).

  19. 19. 🪵 + 🔥

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    Some families even watch one burn on TV.

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    A Yule log (log + fire).

  20. 20. 👩 + 🎅

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    She keeps the whole operation running.

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    Mrs. Claus (the lady of the North Pole).

  21. 21. What Christmas word is hiding in this picture puzzle?

    ABCDEFGHIJKMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
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    Noel. Read the alphabet carefully. The letter L is missing, so there is no L. No-el!

  22. 22. Decode this Christmas picture puzzle.

    SNOWSNOWSNOWSNOWSNOW
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    Falling snow. The word SNOW is drifting down the picture, so the snow is falling.

  23. 23. What is happening in this rebus?

    SANTA
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    Santa coming down the chimney. The letters of SANTA drop from top to bottom inside the chimney shape.

  24. 24. Decode this picture puzzle.

    STAR
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    A star on top of the Christmas tree. The word STAR sits right on the point of the tree, so it's the tree topper.

  25. 25. What phrase does this picture puzzle show?

    MENMENMEN
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    Three wise men following the star. MEN appears three times under a star, so three wise men follow the star.

  26. 26. Decode this Christmas rebus.

    JOYWORLD
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    Joy to the world. JOY sits on top of the WORLD. Joy to the world!

  27. 27. The rebus 🛷 + 🎵 decodes to which Christmas song title?

  28. 28. What does the rebus ❄️ + ⚽ decode to?

  29. 29. Decode this rebus and type the answer: 🍪 + ✂️ (a tool for making Christmas cookies)

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    A cookie cutter

  30. 30. Decode this rebus and type the answer: ❄️ + 🔮 (shake it and watch it snow)

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    A snow globe

FAQ about Christmas Rebus Puzzles

Do these christmas rebus puzzles come with answers?

Yes. Every card hides its answer until you tap it, so you can guess first and check right away. The score bar tracks how many you solve.

Are these rebus puzzles easy enough for kids?

Most of them are. The emoji clues point at carols, treats and Santa, and younger kids usually crack them with a small nudge from an adult. A few longer phrases will stretch grown ups too.

Can I use these puzzles at a classroom or office party?

That is exactly what they are built for. Put the page on a big screen, show each rebus and let teams shout guesses before you reveal. Thirty puzzles fill a solid twenty minutes.

If decoding emoji was your favorite part, keep going with our Rebus Puzzles for Kids, or stay in the holiday mood with Christmas Riddles for Kids.