Every December someone asks “what do you want for Christmas?”, and the answer usually changes three times before the 25th. Writing it down settles that. A printed list also gets handed to grandparents, aunts and uncles, so nobody guesses.
This free printable Christmas wish list pack has six templates in one PDF. There is a kids’ list, a picture list for little ones, a list for teens and grown-ups with sizes and favorites, a detailed list with prices, a gift planner for parents and two half-page lists to share.
This free Christmas list printable works for the whole family: kids can draw or write their wishes, and grown-ups get a detailed Christmas wish list with sizes, prices and a gift planner.
What’s in the PDF
- Kids’ Christmas wish list with top 3 wishes
- Picture wish list (draw or glue in pictures)
- Christmas list with sizes and favorites
- Detailed wish list with store, size and price
- Christmas gift planner with budget and checkboxes
- Two half-page wish lists per sheet
The templates
Kids’ Christmas wish list
Big gold stars hold the top three wishes, so the most important gifts stand out. Below them is a “more ideas” list with checkboxes, a box to draw the number one wish, and a line for something they would like to give to someone else.
Picture wish list
Six boxes to draw in or fill with pictures cut from a toy catalog or a printed screenshot. Older siblings or parents can write the name of each item on the line below.
Christmas list with sizes and favorites
Eight numbered lines for the list itself, plus two boxes that make shopping easier for everyone else: clothing and shoe sizes, and favorite colors, snacks, stores and books or music. The “please, no more” line at the bottom saves you from a fourth set of mugs.
Detailed wish list with prices
A table with fifteen rows and four columns: the item, where to find it, size or color, and price. It’s the version to hand over when someone asks “what exactly do you want?”, and the total line at the bottom keeps the list realistic.
Christmas gift planner
This page is for the person doing the buying. Write each name, a gift idea, the budget and what you actually spent, then tick “bought” and “wrapped”. The totals line shows at a glance whether you are still on budget.
Half-page wish lists
Two lists on one sheet, separated by a cut line. Each has “From” and “To” lines and room for eight wishes. Slip one into a card for the grandparents or hand one to each child.
Tips for a wish list that actually helps
- Mix price ranges. A list with a few small things on it gives everyone, from kids to grandparents, something they can pick.
- Be specific where it matters. Sizes, colors and the exact title of a book or game save a lot of returns in January.
- Add one “experience” wish. Movie tickets, a day trip or a class make good gifts and don’t need wrapping paper.
- Write the list early. Sending it out in November gives family time to shop without rushing.
- Keep a copy for yourself. Take a photo before you hand the list over, so you can tell people which gifts are already taken.
Printing tips
Print at 100% (“Actual size”) on US Letter paper, or choose “Fit to page” on A4. The plaid headers are the only large color areas. Printing in grayscale still gives a clean, readable list if you want to save ink.
Kids writing to the North Pole can use the letter to Santa templates alongside their list. Once the presents are bought, the printable Christmas gift tags finish the wrapping.
Christmas wish list for adults: which pages to print
Looking for a free printable Christmas wish list for adults? Skip the kids’ pages and print these three:
- Sizes and favorites list: eight wishes plus clothing sizes, shoe size, favorite colors, snacks and stores. It answers the questions family members usually text you in December.
- Detailed wish list with prices: fifteen rows for the item, where to find it, size or color, and price. Good for couples who agree on a budget.
- Half-page wish lists: two per sheet, small enough to slip into a card or pass around the office for a gift exchange.
If you are the one doing the shopping, add the Christmas gift planner page to track every name, idea and budget in one place.
Christmas wish list PDF: print it out in two minutes
Every template above comes in one free Christmas wish list PDF, so there is nothing to sign up for and nothing to install. Here is the quickest way to get a wish list print out on the fridge tonight:
- Download the PDF with the button on this page and open it in any PDF reader.
- Print only the pages you need: each template is on its own page.
- Choose “Actual size” in the print window. The half-page wish lists already come two to a sheet, so cut along the middle.
- Let kids write or draw their wishes, then keep a copy for Santa and one for the grown-ups.
Printing for a classroom or a big family? The PDF prints well in black and white on plain letter paper, and you can print as many copies as you need.
Questions
What is the difference between a wish list and a gift planner?
A wish list is written by the person who receives the gifts. The gift planner is for the person buying them: it tracks names, ideas, budget and what is already bought or wrapped.
Can I fill these in on my computer?
The PDF is made for printing and writing by hand. You can also open it in a free PDF app that supports drawing or text boxes and type on top of the lines.
Is there a Christmas wish list PDF I can print for free?
Yes. This page has a free printable Christmas wish list PDF with 6 templates: a kids’ list, a picture list, a list with sizes and favorites, a detailed list with prices, a gift planner and half-page lists. Download it, print it out at home, and fill it in by hand.
What should kids write on a Christmas wish list?
Keep it short and clear: the kids’ template has room for their top 3 wishes, which helps them pick what matters most. Add one “something to wear” and one “something to read” idea, and a thank-you note to Santa. The picture list works well for little ones who are not writing yet: they can draw or glue in pictures instead.
More free Christmas printables
- Letter to Santa templates: write it, seal it, mail it
- Elf arrival letter: a fun start to December
- Christmas budget planner: track gifts and spending
- Free printable Christmas gift tags: 31 tags and To/From labels
- Free printable Christmas cards: 8 fold-in-half designs
- Free printable Christmas games: 15 games for parties and classrooms
