Christmas Around the World Matching Game for Kids

A Fun, Hands-On Way to Learn Holiday Traditions!

If you’re looking for a simple, engaging Christmas activity that sneaks in a little geography and culture (without feeling like a lesson)… you’re going to love this! I created a Christmas Around the World Matching Game that helps kids learn how to say “Merry Christmas” in different languages—while matching each phrase to the country it comes from.

It’s low-prep, kid-friendly, and works for homeschool, classrooms, church groups, or even just as a festive brain break at home.

What Is the Christmas Around the World Matching Game?

A matching worksheet where kids draw lines from each “Merry Christmas” phrase to the correct country
A full answer key (because yes—we all need that!)
Simple and clean layout—easy to print, easy for kids to use
Fun for a wide range of ages

Kids get to explore how different countries celebrate Christmas, but in a way that doesn’t overwhelm them or require any setup. Just print and go—my favorite kind of activity!

Why Kids Love It

Kids naturally love matching games—especially ones that feel like a puzzle. This one gives them:

The excitement of figuring out patterns
A peek into languages from around the world
A “wow!” moment when they see how different (and similar!) Christmas greetings can be
A quick, satisfying win they can complete all by themselves

And bonus… you look like the fun parent/teacher who brings out the cool holiday activities.

Ways to Use This Activity

There are SO many ways you can use this matching game beyond just a simple worksheet. Here are some of my favorite ideas:

1. Christmas Around the World Morning Work

A calm, festive way to start the day! Kids come in, settle down, and work through the matches while chatting about Christmas traditions.

2. Geography + Culture Mini Lesson

Pair the worksheet with a quick map activity:
Let kids find the countries on a map or globe as they match the greetings.

3. Kids Can Color the Flags

Print out small flags of the countries and let kids color them to match. It adds art + fun without extra prep.

4. Holiday Party Game

Turn it into a station during a classroom or homeschool Christmas party.
Kids love racing the clock or competing (nicely!) to see who can match the most correctly.

5. “Travel the World” Christmas Unit

If you’re doing a bigger Christmas Around the World unit, this makes the perfect warm-up activity before diving into food, crafts, and traditions.

6. Family Activity at Home

Put it on the table with hot cocoa and let everyone guess the matches together. Even parents will learn something new!

Grab the Christmas Around the World Matching Game

If you want a festive, easy, and meaningful Christmas activity this year, this printable is the perfect fit. It’s ready to go—just print the pages and you’re set!

Your kids will walk away knowing a few new words, recognizing new countries, and feeling like they just traveled the globe… all from the kitchen table or classroom. Download now!