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Overview

Did you know that gingerbread houses are believed to have became popular after the Brothers Grim published the (not very Christmassy) story of Hansel and Gretel?

ABOUT THIS FREE RESOURCE

Christmas is a season of delicious, traditional treats. This jumbo word search features 32 mouth-watering terms associated with holiday dining, from 'cranberry sauce' to 'sugarplums'.

PUZZLE STATS & INFO

• 32 words to find including venison, partridge, and yule log
• Words run forwards: diagonally, vertically, & horizontally
• Complete puzzle solutions are included in the PDF
• Both puzzle & solution can be printed with either colour accents or in ink-friendly greyscale

SUITABLE FOR

• Cross-curricular learning: vocabulary and/or spelling with D&T, history, or Victorian Christmas traditions
• Brain break activity or lesson starter, homework, tutoring, or home learning
• Quick, themed activity to support & widen seasonal vocabulary

SUGGESTED AGE GROUPS

• Ages: 9-10, 10-11
• Years: 5 & 6
• Key Stages: Upper KS2

KINDLY NOTE

The years and ages listed above are intended as recommendations only. Please feel free to use this puzzle in any context that is appropriate to your needs.