Christmas riddles for kids
Riddles make any winter evening merrier. Here are Santa's favorite winter riddles with answers. Solve them with your kids – and when you call Santa, he'll tell you even more.
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Winter riddles
Green in winter and summer, decorated in December. – A Christmas tree.
White but not sugar, cold but not ice. – Snow.
I fall from the sky but have no wings. – A snowflake.
No hands, no feet, but it opens the gate. – The wind.
Christmas riddles
I have a red nose and fly at night. – Rudolph the reindeer.
The more you take from it, the bigger it gets. – A hole (Santa's favorite trick!).
Covered in lights and ornaments, smelling of the forest. – The Christmas tree.
Play with Santa
Call Santa and ask him for a riddle – he'll tell one live and give a hint if it's tricky. Kids can also ask Santa a riddle of their own – he tries very hard to guess!
Frequently asked questions
What age are these riddles for?
Mostly ages 4–9; help younger ones with hints.
Will Santa tell riddles on the phone?
Yes – ask during the call and Santa will tell a riddle and help solve it.
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