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Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt Riddles (Drive, Spot, Solve)

Turn a lights drive into a game with scavenger hunt riddles about twinkling roofs, glowing yards, and dazzling displays. Fun for kids, car rides, or walking tours.

💡 Pile into the car or bundle up for a walk and use these Christmas lights scavenger hunt riddles to spot the brightest displays around town.


🚗 Light Hunt Riddles (With Answers)

I wrap around railings, windows, and doors. I twinkle in colors and sometimes in scores. What am I?

I light up the night on top of a tree, a symbol of hope for all to see. What am I?

I’m inflated and glowing, waving hello. I sit on the lawn in the glittering snow. What am I?

I outline the roof like icing on cake. I sparkle in lines with no mistake. What am I?

I’m red and white stripes, glowing bright. I stand in the yard on December nights. What am I?

I march in a row, tin soldiers of glow. Find me guarding a door. What am I?

I make the bushes shimmer without a tangle fight. Toss me on shrubs for an easy light. What am I?

I flash to the beat of a carol or two. People tune their radio to enjoy the view. What am I?

I hover in windows with candles aglow, one for each frame in a perfect row. What am I?

I glow softly on pathways to guide every guest. I’m small and lined up—find me next.


Print the riddles as a checklist or read them aloud while you cruise. First to spot each light wins!

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