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    18 Christmas Jigsaw Puzzles For Unwinding & Relaxing

    Published: Sep 17, 2023 by Zina Harrington · Post may contain affiliate links

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    These Christmas jigsaw puzzles will help you unwind, be in the moment, and find unbusy during the holiday season.

    Collage of Christmas jigsaw puzzles including a Christmas tree, poinsettia, country scene and bookstore.

    Unplug from the stresses of the holiday chaos

    Come 8 pm, swap zoning out with screen time with a Christmas jigsaw puzzle. Slow down, put your screens away, and sit treeside with one of these beautiful 500 or 1000-piece Christmas puzzles.

    I started doing jigsaw puzzles as a way to connect with my daughter and fell in love with them. Working on a Christmas puzzle is a great way to start a meaningful conversation with a loved one or unwind in solitude.

    Pssst! Looking to gift jigsaw puzzles for Christmas? This collection has a few winter scenes, but be sure to scroll down to the end for our favorite everyday puzzles for cultivating unbusy.

    Puzzles are a healthy holiday distraction

    The holiday season can be busy and intense. Puzzles are an effortless way to combat stress and anxiety during this chaotic season.

    After a long day of holiday hustle and bustle, working on a puzzle is an easy, screen-free way to unwind and enter a state of mindfulness.

    Working through the pieces and figuring out where they fit within the bigger picture is incredibly satisfying and calming.

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    Christmas jigsaw puzzle tradition

    Turn off your phone and get swept away in one of the playful Christmas jigsaw puzzles below. These are perfect for having out all December, or the winter scenes make great gifts for a slow and unbusy Christmas Day.

    18 Christmas Jigsaw Puzzles

    These playful Christmas jigsaw puzzles will help you unwind, be in the moment, and find unbusy during the holiday season.

    1. Twinkle Town • 500 Piece Christmas Puzzle

    Skip the FOMO with this adorable Chrismas puzzle. This flawless fit jigsaw puzzle features a whimsical illustration of a snowy town in the midst of holiday connection. Everyone will love slowing down to watch the colorful scene come together.

    2. Peace on Earth • 500-Piece Christmas Puzzle

    Peace on earth! Enjoy assembling this beautiful 500-piece vintage Christmas puzzle, designed with vintage illustrations from the Cavallini archives. See the full puzzle design below!

    Photo Credit: Loré Pemberton

    3. Homeward • 500 Piece Chrstmas Jigsaw Puzzle

    This jigsaw puzzle for Christmas is based on the original painting Homebound by Artist Loré Pemberton. On Christmas day, a mother and her child embark on a heartwarming journey back home, their arms cradling a basket brimming with delightful goodies as they pass a pair of geese.

    4. Christmas Square • 1000-Piece Puzzle

    The Christmas Square 1000 Piece Puzzle from Galison is just the right level of challenge for the whole family to join in on. Featuring artwork by Joy Laforme, this jigsaw puzzle for adults displays a charming village during the holidays, complete with lit Christmas trees, falling snow, carolers, smoking chimneys and more.

    5. Sleigh Ride • 1000-Piece Winter Snow Puzzle

    Minimalistic and beautiful! Put your skills to the test with our difficult 1000-piece Christmas puzzles for adults.

    6. Winter Perch • 500-Piece Christmas Puzzle

    Beautiful birds and poinsettia make this a favorite Christmas jigsaw puzzle. This holiday puzzle features a wintry scene of birdhouses, robins, mistletoe, and more.

    7. Santa Claus • 500-Piece Puzzle

    Ho! Ho! Ho! Enjoy assembling this beautiful 500-piece Santa puzzle, designed with vintage illustrations from the Cavallini archives. See the full puzzle design below!

    Photo Credit: Loré Pemberton

    8. The Book Exchange • 1000-Piece Christmas Puzzle

    The Book Exchange is a Christmas jigsaw puzzle based on the original painting by Artist Loré Pemberton. A young girl and her furry companion peer through the inviting window of the local Book Exchange store. Meanwhile, another woman emerges from the exchange, her arms adorned with a delightful collection of gift-wrapped books.

    9. Winter Snow Globe • 500-Piece Puzzle

    Shake it up this holiday season. Featuring artwork by Joy Laforme, this Christmas jigsaw puzzle for adults displays a snowy village with festive trees and forest friends all inside a snow globe. Plus, shiny gold foil accents add an extra element of festivity.

    10. Snowfall on Park Avenue • 1000 Piece Holiday Puzzle

    This Michael Storrings puzzle wonderfully captures the holiday spirit in New York. You will love watching this holiday winter scene come to life.

    11. Vintage Christmas • 500 Piece Puzzle

    Step back in time! Enjoy assembling this beautiful 500-piece vintage Christmas puzzle, designed with vintage illustrations from the Cavallini archives. See the full puzzle design below!

    12. Merry Moonlight Skaters • 500 Piece Foil Puzzle

    This Galison puzzle features a festive city scene with ice skaters, skyscrapers, and snow. The shimmery lights of the city come alive with foil accents. Everyone will enjoy watching the colorful Christmas jigsaw puzzle slowly come together.

    Photo Credit: Loré Pemberton

    13. Merry and Bright • 500 Piece Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle

    This Merry and Bright Christmas puzzle is based on the original Painting by Artist Loré Pemberton. Amidst the gentle fall of snowflakes, the enchantment of Christmas fills the air. The joyous task of decorating is underway as stockings are carefully hung, waiting to be filled with surprises, and ornaments find their place, adorning the tree with shimmering beauty. As the fireplace crackles and casts a cozy glow, the room becomes a haven of warmth and festive spirit, embracing the magic of Christmas.

      14. Nutcracker • Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle

      Hand-painted illustrations and a distinctive color palette are at the heart of Rifle Paper Co. This Christmas tree-shaped puzzle is both pretty and fun.

      15. Christmas Tree Farm • 1000-Piece Foil Puzzle

      This stunning jigsaw puzzle captures the holiday spirit with this wintry scene featuring opalescent white foil for extra glamour and fun.

      16. Santa's Wonderland • 1000-Piece Christmas Puzzle

      A fun challenge, the Santa's Wonderland 1000 Piece Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle from Good Puzzle Co. provides hours of puzzling entertainment. This stunning Christmas jigsaw puzzle captures the magic of the holidays.

      17. Twelve Days Wreath • 500-Piece Christmas Puzzle

      This holiday Christmas jigsaw puzzle features a colorful and whimsical illustration of your favorite Christmas Carol, the 12 Days of Christmas. It is just the right level of challenge for the whole family to join in on for hours of puzzling fun.

      18. Christmas Books • 1000-Piece Christmas Puzzle

      This Christmas novel puzzle features bright colors and a wonderfully artistic design. Boasting the covers of numerous Christmas stories, this holiday puzzle is sure to make you smile.

      Jigsaw Puzzles For Christmas Gifts

      Looking for puzzles to gift this holiday season? Check out this great collection of 1000-piece puzzles for cultivating unbusy.

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