Christmas Riddles For Kids


We’ve published a selection of Christmas riddles before, and now here’s a great collection of rhyming Christmas riddles for kids.

Every answer has something to do with Christmas and the festive season. How many can you get right?

Festive fun - a collection of Christmas riddles for kids

Christmas Riddles For Kids

1. We’re four-legged beasts who pull Santa’s sleigh, if you’ve been good we’ll pull him your way.

What are we?

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Reindeer.

2. His body is round, with a carrot for a nose. He loves to be cold, from his head to his toes.

What is he?

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A snowman.

3. Your gifts are found under me, on top of me a fairy. Hung with baubles and bright lights, I bring cheer on cold Christmas nights.

What am I?

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A Christmas tree.

4. Counting down to Christmas with me can’t be beat, behind every door there lies a tasty treat.

What am I?

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An Advent calendar.

5. Rip me off quick so I no longer hide, your precious gifts that are concealed inside.

What am I?

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Wrapping paper.

6. My shape may remind you of a hockey stick, my stripes are red and white and I’m something you lick.

What am I?

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A candy cane.

7. Though I may look like I belong on your toes, I’m hung up for gifts as every child knows.

What am I?

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A Christmas stocking.

8. A colored strip used to decorate your tree, metallic and shiny you’ll find me.

What am I?

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Tinsel.

9. Santa sits on one of these as he delivers his gifts, you can ride one too through the snow drifts.

What is it?

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A sleigh or sledge.

10. I’m Santa’s little helper, I’m loved by both girls and boys. For all through the year, I work hard building their toys.

Who am I?

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An elf.

11. Climbing down chimneys may often seem weird, but not when it’s this old man with a white beard.

Who is it?

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Santa Claus.

More Fun Riddles

If you liked these Christmas riddles for kids, be sure to have a go at all our other riddles and brainteasers too, including these:

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