Christmas-themed crossword puzzles not only focus on Christmas questions, but can also be printed out in fun holiday shapes, like Christmas trees, ornaments or gifts. Check out the links on this page for a great selection of holiday crossword puzzles.

The crossword puzzle was created in 1913 by Arthur Wynne. The original was shaped like a diamond and appeared in an American paper called New York World. Wynne based his game off of an old game played in Pompeii called Magic Squares. About.com: Crossword Puzzles

Wynne's game was a popular New York World weekly feature, but the real crossword puzzle craze didn't kick off until 1924, when a small publishing house called Simon & Schuster released the first book collection of crossword puzzles. This craze inspired crossword puzzles to appear on a number of clothing and jewelry items. It wasn't until the 1930s that the crossword puzzle crossed the ocean and found popularity in Europe.All About Crosswords: Crossword Puzzle History American Crossword Puzzle Tournament: Brief History of the Crossword Puzzle

Today the crossword puzzle is considered one of the most popular games in the world. They can be found in magazines, newspapers and collections, and competitive tournaments are held for crossword puzzle lovers and experts.All About Crosswords: Crossword Puzzle History American Crossword Puzzle Tournament: Brief History of the Crossword Puzzle