Download these Christmas bingo printable cards for free, and have an extra fun holiday game night
Free Printable Christmas Bingo Cards for the Holidays
There’s a lot to love about the holiday season: the carols, the tree-trimming, the mountains of presents. But one of the best things about Christmas is that you have time to sit down with the whole family and enjoy some fun Christmas activities. And you don’t even have to spend a dime! Our Christmas bingo printable cards are free and fun to use.
Games like this are a beloved tradition that allows everyone to tap into the holiday spirit. If you’re looking for the perfect game to keep loved ones engaged until Santa comes down the chimney, use these Christmas bingo printable cards. And if you’ve never heard of Christmas bingo, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered.
Keep reading to find out how to play Christmas bingo, download your own set of printable cards and get ideas for making the game even more enjoyable for your family.
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Have some festive fun with Christmas bingo cards
Christmas bingo is perfect for people of all ages, which is why it is a beloved Christmas tradition. Anyone can play, and don’t be fooled—it can get competitive!
If you’re interested in playing, we have some good news: You don’t have to buy a Christmas bingo card set if you don’t want to. Instead, you can download our free printable Christmas bingo cards and enjoy the game instantly—and from the comfort of your home.
How to play Christmas bingo
Here’s a quick rundown of how to play bingo:
- Cut out the larger Christmas bingo cards to pull for calling.
- Give each player a board (and make sure they mark their free space!).
- Make a pile of the calling cards, and pull them one by one.
- If the players have the symbol on their board, they’ll mark it with a small item, like a piece of candy, a coin or a bingo chip.
- Keep calling until someone gets five symbols in a row (horizontally, vertically or diagonally)—bingo!
Now that you know how to play, click below to download Reader’s Digest’s free Christmas bingo printables.
With this download, you’ll get:
- 24 Christmas bingo boards
- A packet that includes a guide to the symbols and the symbol cards to cut out and draw
Tips to make Christmas bingo more fun
Want to mix things up to make the game more interesting? Here are some ways to add more fun and laughter to Christmas bingo:
Add a gift-grab twist
Turn bingo into a mini gift exchange. For every bingo, the winner picks a wrapped gift from a prize pile—or “steals” from another player as you would in a white elephant gift exchange. It’s a fun way to blend games with gift-giving, and it keeps players engaged even after a win.
Personalize the cards
Hosting a game with close friends or family? Customize your bingo cards with personal touches. It could be some inside jokes, family traditions, holiday memories or another exciting Christmas activity. This makes each round more meaningful (and hilarious).
Play to a holiday soundtrack
Set the mood with a background playlist of Christmas classics. You can pause the music between rounds and challenge players to “name that holiday tune” for a bonus prize or free space.
Add holiday-themed challenges for each bingo
Before a player can shout “bingo!” have them complete a festive challenge. Sing a line from a Christmas carol, tell a holiday joke or do your best Santa “ho-ho-ho!” It’s all in good fun and keeps the energy high.
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