Christmas is a great time for holding a scavenger hunt.
It is a lot of fun for young and old alike.
A scavenger hunt is a game with a list of items to be found.
Lists of clues are given to an individual or team that will lead them to the items one at the time.
Keep reading to explore this great scavenger hunt how to for Christmas.
Clues are the key to winning the hunt! Clues can be written in riddles, rhymes, puzzles, plain words and even pictures can be used.
Easy clues should be used for small children so they can find the items easily, and always use safety measures in every scavenger hut especially when children are participating.
The winner is the individual or team that brings back the most items.
As the holidays roll around, we all look for new ways to add a little zest to our family gatherings.
We've all sung Christmas Carols and broke out the Egg Nog.
We've watched as grandma brought in her special cookies and Aunt Laura brought in her famous Peppermint Cake.
It's always a special time but it's always the same thing over and over again.
This year why not try something new.
Try a hosting a scavenger hunt.
Holding a Christmas scavenger hunt is quality time with the whole family and it get's them involved doing an activity together.
You will experience the joy of seeing their smiling faces get excited as they bring back the items that they have found.
The items to be found are to be related with Christmas.
It could be ornaments, angels, a star, a stocking or a Christmas card with a certain picture or sentiment on the front.
The items can be traditional Christmas items or unique Christmas items.
Here's the steps to follow to have a successful Christmas Hunt.

1. Have everything prepared ahead of time so that the hunt will run smoothly and can be enjoyed by all.
   
2. Choose the items to be found and prepare the clues.
   
3. Decide what the prize for the winner will be.
   It could be a plate of Christmas cookies or a giant candy cane.
   There are so many possibilities.
   You're only limited by your imagination.
   
4. On the chosen day when everyone is running errands or Christmas shopping, hide the items before they return.
   
5. Now sit back and get ready to see the thrill and joy sparkling in the eyes of your family.
   Let the Christmas scavenger hunt begin.
   
6. When all items have been found, count to see who as the most items.
   You're now ready to name the winner and give them their prize.
   

It's a simple as that.