Put Together These Christmas Puzzles for a New Holiday Tradition

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When the holiday season is finally here and the countdown to Christmas is officially on, sometimes the days can seem to drag. It's just so hard to contain all that built-up excitement for the most wonderful time of the year—especially when school is out and the kiddos are reeling. That's where fun Christmas activities come into play (literally)! But sometimes, going out into the cold for a snowball fight or sled race just isn't at the top of your list. If a day inside next to the fire playing Christmas games with hot cocoa in hand is more up your alley, you've come to the right place. Keep cozy while still enjoying an evening of entertainment when you pull out one of these best Christmas puzzles.

Jigsaws can provide hours of good old-fashioned fun. You can escape the holiday rush and quietly complete one by yourself or invite the whole family for a new Christmas tradition. On this list, we've rounded up plenty of puzzles to keep you and the little ones busy this year. There are large puzzles boasting 1,000 pieces and quick puzzles with less than 30 pieces. You'll also find lots of different styles to choose from. Go with a classic winter scene or piece together a gingerbread house from scratch. There's whimsical nutcracker pictures and even a pick that can be personalized with your family name. Puzzles also make great stocking stuffers or filler for your Christmas Eve boxes. So, browse here to find a puzzle that is sure to be the perfect fit for your holiday festivities and bring plenty of merriment, too.

Galison Merry Moonlight Skaters Foil Puzzle, 500-Pieces

With a stunning city scene featuring ice skaters, snow, and skyscrapers, you won't want to take this puzzle apart once you've put it together. It's made even lovelier by foil accents that make the festive night come alive!

Christmas Snow Globe Puzzle, 1,000-Pieces

Irregular edges make this one a bit more difficult to piece together—but the satisfaction of finishing the snow globe-shaped puzzle will be so worth it! Just look at that magical Christmas scene inside!

Christmas Cheer Jigsaw Puzzle, 1,000-Pieces

The winter scene puzzle here cranks up the difficulty a bit with 1,000 pieces to sort through. A thick quality board means it's ready for mounting and framing when you've finished!

Chronicle Books Enchanted Nutcracker Puzzle, 500-Pieces

This puzzle is fun for the whole family! The whimsical picture will keep the little ones engaged while the number of pieces still provides a challenge for the adults.

Buffalo Games Country Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle, 1,000-Pieces

Perfect snap technology makes putting this country Christmas scene together so satisfying. Reviewers say it's quite the challenge, too. You'll also get a poster of the finished product to help you along.

Peaceable Kingdom Shimmery Christmas Tree Floor Puzzle, 49-Pieces

A shimmering Christmas tree image featuring a cute kitty and dog putting up ornaments will keep the kiddos endlessly entertained this winter. Plus, large, easy-t0-handle pieces will make building it a breeze. The finished product will be three feet tall!

Charlie Brown Peanuts Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle, 1,000-Pieces

With plenty of colors and pieces, you'll have a jolly good time solving this festive puzzle. It includes all of your favorite characters from the Peanuts cartoon like Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy, and more!

Cavallini & Co. Vintage Christmas Puzzle, 500-Pieces

Enjoy all of the nostalgia that comes along with Christmas when you start to piece together this vintage work of art. It features images from the Cavallini archives and comes packaged in a tube with a hand sewn muslin bag, too.

Countdown To Christmas 500-Piece Puzzle

It's a countdown to Christmas and a puzzle all in one! Plus, a custom name design makes it a keepsake that's even more fun to solve year after year.

Buffalo Games Whistle Stop Christmas, 500 Pieces

Reviewers say this one isn't too difficult, but not too easy either. Spend a snowy afternoon finishing the train scene with help from perfect snap technology and a full size poster.

Galison Winter Dogs Puzzle, 500-Pieces

There's no better way to spend the howlidays than with this puzzle spread out on a table in front of you. It's super cute and just as functional thanks to continuous quality control checks during production.

Michael Storrings Santa's Village Puzzle, 1,000-Pieces

This magic of Christmas is apparent in this one! 1,000 pretty pieces will definitely delight anyone who sits down to figure it out. Plus, the manufacturer says the pieces only produce minimal puzzle dust.

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