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Winter holidays word search featuring Saturnalia, Dongzhi, Yalda, and other global solstice traditions.
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Winter Holidays Around the World Word Search

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This 14-word word search explores winter holidays and solstice celebrations observed across cultures for students in Grades 5–6. Hidden words span European, Asian, and global traditions: Saturnalia, Dongzhi, Yalda, Soyal, and Krampus, along with modern observances like Festivus and World AIDS Day. Use it during a winter holidays unit, cultural exploration activity, or as a December classroom warm-up.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Winter
Grade Level:
5th – 6th Grades
Updated November 2021

Word List

  • KRAMPUS
  • YULEGOAT
  • THEDEMONDAYS
  • YULELOG
  • WINTERDEITIES
  • SOYAL
  • YALDA
  • SATURNALIA
  • DONGZHI
  • SATANSDAY
  • MONKEYDAY
  • FESTIVUS
  • WORLDAIDSDAY
  • MOTHERSNIGHT

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