(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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Think about last Christmas. How was your life different then? How is it the same?
Make an alphabetized list of the 26 best things about the holiday season, with one item for each letter. Choose your favorite thing and write a short paragraph about why you love it.
Create a new holiday tradition for your family. Write about what you would do and why it would be important.
Write about the best Christmas present you have ever received. Why was it so special?
Pretend you have been given a baby reindeer to raise. Write about what you will do to take care of it. What challenges will you have to overcome?
Pretend that you can choose one gift that will be given to every child in the world. What gift to you choose? Why?
Write about the perfect Christmas Day. Include plenty of details.
What are your favorite types of holiday treats?
How many Christmas gifts do you think a child your age should get? Why do you think so?
Pretend you are one of Santa’s elves. Write a journal entry about your day.
Do you think it is better to be a kid or an adult at Christmastime? Tell why you think so.
Who would you rather have as a friend: one of Santa’s elves or a snowman that magically came to life? Explain your choice.
What does Santa want for Christmas? Make a Christmas list that includes whatever you think he might want. Tell why you think each item should be on the list.
Pretend the president has passed a law banning Christmas. Write a letter to convince him that Christmas should not be banned.
Pretend that you can get each person in your family any Christmas gift you want–even if it is very expensive or difficult to get. What would you give each person and why?
Write about your favorite Christmas book or movie.
Write a story about “riding in a one-horse open sleigh.”
Personification means giving human traits, such as feelings and thoughts, to objects. Personify your Christmas tree. Write a story from the Christmas tree’s point of view.
Create a Top 10 list of your favorite Christmas activities. Your favorite should be #1.
Your elderly neighbor’s holiday decorations always attract crowds. This year, unfortunately, she broke her leg and can’t decorate her house for Christmas. She has asked you to do it for her and has given you the cash you need to buy any supplies.
Write about a typical day in the life of your favorite holiday character.
What do you think Santa’s elves do on their day off? Write a story about an elf that gets into some kind of trouble on his day off.
Finish this sentence in 10 different ways: This Christmas I hope…
You are in charge of planning Christmas dinner. Create a menu for your perfect Christmas meal.
