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Advent Puzzle Calendar

One small puzzle a day from December 1 to Christmas Eve, for adults who would like a quieter countdown: 10 word searches, 7 word scrambles, 6 sudokus and a globe. Large clear print, answers included, nothing to pay and no sign-up.

Open any door to see its puzzle.

1Word searchChristmasA first look at the season2Word scrambleWinterWarm up with snowy words3SudokuChristmas lights, stop 1A gentle first sudoku4Word searchHanukkahFor the Festival of Lights5Word searchChristmas CookiesTime to find the recipe tin6Word scrambleChristmasHolly, bells and tinsel7SudokuChristmas lights, stop 2Second stop on the trail8Word searchCozy WinterBlankets and something warm9Word scrambleChristmas CookiesSweet words, gently mixed up10GeographyToday’s globeTen questions on a spinning globe11Word searchChristmas Around the WorldTraditions from far away12Word scrambleHanukkahEight nights of words13SudokuSnowy trail, stop 1A quiet, frosty sudoku14Word searchChristmas CarolsHum along as you find them15Word scrambleChristmas CarolsName that carol word16SudokuChristmas lights, stop 3A little more thinking17Word searchWinterSnowflakes and mittens18Word scrambleChristmas Around the WorldA trip without the packing19SudokuChristmas lights, stop 4Halfway up the trail20Word searchChristmas DinnerPlanning the big meal21Word scrambleChristmas DinnerThe menu, in a muddle22SudokuSnowy trail, stop 3One last sudoku before the day23Word searchBakingLast-minute baking24Word searchNativityA quiet puzzle for Christmas Eve

Print the word searches ahead

Every word search from the calendar in one file, one puzzle a page with the answers at the back.

Download 10 Advent word searches (Letter) ↓ A4 version ↓

Each door also has its own PDF on the puzzle page, including an extra-easy sheet with eight words and bigger letters. Prefer sudoku on paper? Print a six-puzzle sudoku pack.

How the calendar works

  • One door a day. Doors open with the date on your device, so there is nothing to remember.
  • Missed a few? Earlier doors stay open all month, and every door stays open through January.
  • Ticks on your device. Doors you have opened get a small tick. It is saved in this browser and nowhere else.
  • No timer. Do one a day, save three for Sunday, or share them.

For care homes, churches and families

The calendar makes a simple December routine: put the day’s sheet on the table at the same time each morning, or read one word list aloud after lunch. Use the button above to open every door and print ahead. For a mixed group, offer the extra-easy sheets alongside the standard ones. For the whole season, see all our Christmas puzzles and the activities by month.

You may print these puzzles for personal use and non-commercial groups, including churches, libraries and care homes. Read the permissions.