Spirit of Christmas Puzzle Review: Too Easy for Mom?
A large-piece holiday jigsaw with a Christmas town square scene. It is short and friendly by design, which is exactly why it works on the table between Christmas and New Year.
Yes, for a mom who likes a puzzle on the table over the holidays, especially with grandkids or older relatives helping. The large pieces and no false fits make it relaxed rather than hard [1]. Skip it for a serious puzzler who wants a long, difficult build.
By Andrew Pataleta, GiftX founder · Updated October 28, 2026 · Sources
Specs at a glance
| Pieces | 300 [1] |
| Finished size | 18 x 24 inches [1] |
| Piece size | About 1.75 inches [1] |
| Scene | Christmas town square, art by Hargrove [1] |
| Cut | Random die cut, no false fits [1] |
| Material | Recycled cardboard, thick chipboard backing [1] |
Pros and cons
- Large pieces that are easy to hold, also for seniors [1]
- Random cut means no two pieces alike and no false fits [1]
- Thick backing keeps pieces locked together when moved [1]
- Christmas scene doubles as decor while it is half done [1]
- Short enough to finish in an evening or two
- Easy to wrap and fits a stocking
- Too easy for anyone who does large puzzles
- Needs a free table for a day or two
- Seasonal scene, so it is a December puzzle only
A puzzle for the slow days after Christmas
The days between Christmas and New Year have a pattern: leftovers, a movie, and everyone on their phones. A puzzle on the dining table changes that, because people stop for a few pieces on the way past.
This one is built for that kind of puzzling. It is quick, social and festive, not a test of patience.
It also works across generations. Grandparents, teenagers and small kids can all find a piece, which is rare for a holiday activity that does not involve a screen.
Large pieces and a forgiving cut
The listing gives 300 pieces that finish at 18 x 24 inches, each piece about 1.75 inches across [1]. That is big enough for older hands and young kids to work on together.
Bits and Pieces uses a random die, so no two pieces are alike and a piece that seems to fit really does [1]. The pieces are recycled cardboard with a thick chipboard backing, which helps the finished sections hold together when someone slides them around [1].
Not for the thousand piece crowd
The catch is difficulty. A mom who finishes big puzzles every month will find this a warm-up, not a challenge. For her, a larger puzzle is the better gift.
The scene is also clearly seasonal. That is the charm in December, but it will not come back out in July.
For a puzzle fan, think of it as a warm-up gift to pair with something bigger, or as the puzzle for the grandkids' visit while her serious puzzle stays on the card table.
Wrapping it with the right extras
It is light, flat and easy to wrap, so it slips into a stocking or under a bigger box. Add a puzzle mat if her table is needed for dinner every night.
From the same guide, it pairs well with the Yankee Candle Balsam & Cedar Large Jar Candle for a cozy evening, or with the Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story journal for a mom who likes slow, quiet gifts.
FAQ
How long does a 300 piece puzzle take?
For most adults a puzzle this size is an evening or two of relaxed work, and faster with a few helpers [1]. That is the point here: it finishes before the holidays end, so it never takes over the table for weeks. Grandkids can join in because the pieces are large and easy to hold [1]
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Sources and how we checked
- Amazon.com listing for the Bits and Pieces Spirit of Christmas Jigsaw Puzzle
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