It’s truly the time for cheer, for fun and joy and all things jolly. And you know what can make your festive party or girls’ night even better? What about a spot of Christmas bingo!
That’s right, bingo games are the perfect addition to any holiday gathering, with everyone getting together to mark off the numbers.
Of course, Christmas bingo needs a dash of extra-special spice, and you can provide that with a set of fun holiday-themed calls.
Now you’ll point out how it can be pretty difficult to come up with 90 unique Christmas-themed bingo calls, and you’d be right - except we managed to come with all of them just the same!
So get on the sleigh and get ready for your most Christmassy bingo night yet!
What Are Christmas Bingo Calls?
We all know what bingo calls are - these are the fun sayings people have come up with over the years to make their bingo sessions even more amusing. Many of these are rhymes, and some are references to popular culture.
There are both traditional bingo calls, such as “cup of tea, number three” and two dozen,“twenty-four, ” and more modern takes on the like like “Doctor Who, number two” or “Tinder date, number eight” with the calls used depending the audience in the hall or online bingo room.
With this in mind, Christmas bingo calls follow the same principle only with a holiday twist. Like the other bingo calls we’ve mentioned they can consist of either rhymes or witty sayings, and are meant to be fun while adding even more Christmas cheer to the bingo game.
We have a full list of these calls, but here are just a couple of our Christmas bingo calls as a treat - “two little reindeer, twenty-two” and “going for a skate, eighty-eight.”
When Should You Use Christmas Bingo Calls?
It goes without saying, but Christmas bingo calls are perfect for all festive games. And speaking of festive games, any holiday get-together is a great excuse for a spot of bingo! Think about the office or family Christmas party, or girls’ nights and festive get-together with friends.
Children also love bingo, making the holidays a great excuse for a game. Once you get the festive bingo up and running, it only makes sense to start using the Christmas bingo calls to further add to the jolly atmosphere the holidays are so beloved for!
The Full List of Christmas Bingo Calls (1–90)
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Number |
Call | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Olly’s Eye | ||
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2 |
Two turtle doves | ||
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3 |
Three wise men | ||
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4 |
Four calling birds | ||
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5 |
Five golden rings | ||
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6 |
Six geese a-laying | ||
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7 |
Seven swans a-swimming | ||
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8 |
Eight maids a-milking | ||
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9 |
Nine ladies dancing | ||
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10 |
Ten lords a-leaping | ||
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11 |
Eleven pipers piping | ||
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12 |
Twelve drummers drumming | ||
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13 |
Unlucky for some but Santa still comes | ||
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14 |
Family routines | ||
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15 |
Watching the Queen | ||
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16 |
Nativity scene | ||
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17 |
Movies streamed | ||
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18 |
Santa’s been seen | ||
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19 |
Desert with cream | ||
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20 |
Gifts aplenty | ||
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21 |
Sleigh ride fun | ||
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22 |
Two little reindeer | ||
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23 |
Christmas Eve Eve | ||
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24 |
Christmas Eve | ||
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25 |
Christmas Day | ||
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26 |
Boxing Day | ||
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27 |
Snowfall heaven | ||
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28 |
Pile your plate | ||
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29 |
Bells that chime | ||
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30 |
Santa’s getting flirty | ||
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31 |
New Year’s Eve | ||
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32 |
Gift wrap blues | ||
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33 |
Lights on the tree | ||
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34 |
Presents galore | ||
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35 |
Starry skies | ||
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36 |
Festive mix | ||
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37 |
Bird in the oven | ||
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38 |
Christmas cake, | ||
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39 |
Festive wine | ||
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40 |
Nothing naughty | ||
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41 |
Frosty fun | ||
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42 |
A whiskey or two | ||
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43 |
Merry Christmas to thee | ||
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44 |
Just one more | ||
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45 |
Christmas vibes | ||
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46 |
Elf playing tricks | ||
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47 |
Presents given | ||
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48 |
Sticky tape | ||
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49 |
It’s present time | ||
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50 |
Kiss me quickly | ||
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51 |
Jokes and puns | ||
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52 |
Santa’s footprints | ||
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53 |
Down the chimney | ||
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54 |
Knocking on the door | ||
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55 |
Mince pies | ||
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56 |
Santa’s brandy fix | ||
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57 |
Holiday heaven | ||
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58 |
Snowman’s mate | ||
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59 |
Reindeer shine | ||
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60 |
Feeling frisky | ||
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61 |
Snowfall has begun | ||
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62 |
From me to you | ||
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63 |
Christmas tree | ||
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64 |
Festive décor | ||
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65 |
Sleigh ride drive | ||
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66 |
Favourite hits | ||
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67 |
Wintery heaven | ||
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68 |
Mince pies on a plate | ||
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69 |
Snowfall divine | ||
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70 |
Santa’s grotto | ||
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71 |
Turkeys done | ||
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72 |
Christmas brew | ||
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73 |
Carols and glee | ||
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74 |
Stockings on the floor | ||
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75 |
Santa arrives | ||
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76 |
Lego bricks | ||
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77 |
Lucky sevens festive heaven | ||
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78 |
Kids can’t wait | ||
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79 |
Pantomime | ||
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80 |
Santa’s plate | ||
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81 |
Reindeer run | ||
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82 |
Elves in view | ||
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83 |
Tinsel on the tree | ||
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84 |
Gifts and more | ||
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85 |
Grandma’s arrived | ||
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86 |
Mistletoe kiss | ||
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87 |
In bed by 11 | ||
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88 |
Going for a skate | ||
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89 |
Almost time | ||
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90 |
A very full house |
Where Do Christmas Bingo Calls Come From?
The British bingo lingo counts its history from around the 1950s, which is when the game was brought to the UK by servicemen after World War 2. These soldiers called their version of bingo “Housey-housey,” and used to amuse each other by coming up with rhymes and gags when calling out the numbers.
In turn the rhymes have a number of sources, including Cockney rhyming slang, notable events from the past, and popular culture!
Like we’ve mentioned earlier, there are different types of bingo calls depending on the audience. For instance we have a soft spot for funny bingo calls that add even more fun and humour to any session!
The same goes for Christmas bingo calls, which feature rhymes or references for this season that’s such a good reason to be jolly.
Why Do People Use Christmas Bingo Calls?
Why do people use bingo calls to begin with? It’s simple - to entertain themselves! The caller wants to keep the game fun and light, and coming up with little rhymes and jokes is the perfect way to do exactly that. The amusement factor is what’s common across all kinds of bingo calls, from the regular to the funny and even saucy.
Bingo is meant to be entertaining first and foremost - you’re not here to win any big prizes, but to have a good time with friends and family! The same, of course, applies for Christmas bingo and its calls. Get properly festive as the numbers are called with appropriate Christmas calls, and enjoy the season at its fullest!
Make Your Christmas Season Sparkle with Bingo!
It’s the season to be jolly with Christmas and bingo! Seasonal bingo calls make your games even more entertaining, with clever rhymes and gags that will make everyone smile as they perk up their ears to listen to the numbers. So make sure to join in any seasonal online bingo games, and have a laugh as you enjoy these festive games.
That said, do play responsibly as you do - bingo is meant to be good fun, after all. Now you’re ready to explore our full selection of Christmas-themed bingo games, so go ahead and have a great time!
