Christmas is the time of year during which Christians celebrate the birth of the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Today of course the date is marked not just by Christians, but by people of all faiths, and no faith. Indeed the Christmas period can provide a welcome respite from the normal pressures of work, and an opportunity to spend time with family and friends. Many people, both Christian and non-Christian alike, also use the period to remember those less fortunate than themselves, and during this period of the year, make an extra effort to contribute to charitable or community causes.

Whether in school, a community group, or just family and friends, Christmas provides an ideal opportunity for fun activities - include of course games! Ideally, you'll want to select a game which everybody already knows how to play, or can at least learn quickly, which doesn't require expensive materials, and which people of all ages can enjoy together. One such game that fits all these criteria is bingo.

Of course, if you're going to play bingo at Christmas, it's a lot more fun if the game is tied in with the theme of the holiday. The simplest way to do this is to use bingo cards printed with words like "Advent", "Bethlehem", "Carol", "Decoration", "Epiphany", "Frankincense", etc., instead of using traditional numbered bingo cards. With the help of your computer, any bingo card maker software, you can quickly and easily print bingo cards themed for Christmas, or indeed any other holiday.