It’s the Christmas season, and you’re hosting the party. Congrats! Can you imagine it already? You’ve got your decorations up, the drinks are flowing, the food is delicious, and your guests are here to have a good time. There’s a problem, though. What do you do with them? What Christmas party ideas can you come up with to make it worth it?
As the host of the Christmas party this year, it’s your chance and responsibility to make this special day even better with some top-tier entertainment. And the best way to keep your guests engaged at a party is with Christmas games! By the end of the night, everyone will be having so much fun they won’t even remember how much alcohol they’ve had. Win-win for everyone.
You’ll want to make sure you’ve got some great holiday games on hand though, so we’ve put together dozens of Christmas activities that you can fit into your party’s schedule and will make you come out looking like the most fun host ever! You’ll find plenty of fun Christmas games that will keep even the most Grinch family members from getting bored. That’s the power of the best Christmas party games, after all — creating unforgettable moments for everyone between the gift opening and some eggnog drinking. So, without further ado, scroll down and choose the ones that will surely delight your guests!
#1
Snowman Drawing Contest — This is your chance, aspiring artists. A top-of-your-head snowman drawing contest is a silly and fun holiday activity. It could even reveal some hidden talent! Drawing on top of your head is more complicated than it appears, so we recommend using washable markers.
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Christmas Wrapping Race — Instead of worrying about how nicely your gifts are wrapped, gather some helper elves and see who can wrap their gift the fastest. Sure, you’re not saving paper this way, but it does take some of the pressure off the perfectionists among us.
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Ugly Sweater Contest — This is a timeless classic that never gets old. Invite guests to dress up in their best ugly Christmas sweaters, whether store-bought or homemade. The person wearing the most outrageously tacky outfit wins.
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Gingerbread House Decorating Contest — Buy prefabricated gingerbread house kits with all the fixings for each team to make this one easier on yourself. Whoever builds the most impressive house wins bragging rights for the next year!
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Christmas Edition Family Feud — With this holiday-themed version of Family Feud, things are about to get really competitive in your house.
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Guess the Christmas Song Game — Test your Christmas music knowledge by asking your guests to guess the holiday tune described by the “fancified” lyrics.
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Christmas Trivia Game — What do you really know about Christmas? Split into teams and put your (and your family’s) knowledge to the test with this challenging trivia game.
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Snow Painting Game — Even those who live in cold climates are not required to stay inside all day. These vibrant “snow paints” only require food dye and water, which you most likely already have on hand. Try a friendly family art competition or an outdoor game of Pictionary. Then, to thaw out, set up a hot cocoa bar inside.
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Christmas Charades Game — In this Christmas-themed version of charades, participants write down a bunch of holiday-centric clues to be put in a Santa hat, and then everyone takes turns selecting one and acting it out.
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Christmas Scavenger Hunt — Send kids scurrying around the house with this clever scavenger hunt, which includes 24 printable clues to hide in strategic locations.
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Christmas Word Scramble Game — A challenging Christmas-themed word scramble will keep everyone entertained during downtime.
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Christmas Drink If... Game — This drinking game, similar to “Drink If…,” provides a variety of Christmas-themed statements, and if they apply to you, you should prepare to take a sip.
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Snowman Bowling — Save a stack of uniform-sized containers, such as tissue boxes or shipping packaging, for a few weeks before the big day. Paint them white, then add a paper hat and nose, painted-on eyes and a mouth, pom-pom buttons, and sticks for arms. Take a ball and get ready to bowl! Not only is it a cute and simple activity, but it also helps to repurpose some cardboard.
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What’s In Santa’s Hat — This tactile version of the Christmas scents challenge requires nothing more than a Santa hat and your imagination. Put some small toys or figurines in the hat and ask participants to guess what they are by feeling. It will delight young children and older ones as well. If you’re out of Santa hats, Christmas stockings will suffice.
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Chubby Santa — Use all the marshmallows you bought for hot cocoa to see who can say “Chubby Santa” with the most marshmallows in their mouth.
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Christmas Taboo Game — Do you enjoy the game Taboo? Then you’ll love this Christmas edition of the classic game, which includes 72 unique cards and requires players to provide creative and carefully worded clues.
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Christmas JeoParody Game — This Christmas-themed “JeoParody” game is sure to be a hit, with animations, music, sound effects, and a fully functional scoreboard.
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Holiday Bake-Off — Convert your gathering into a reality TV-inspired contest! Invite everyone to bring a homemade holiday goodie, such as a cookie. Increase the difficulty by mandating that each baker utilize a distinct seasonal ingredient. Establish a judging panel to choose the winners.
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Five-Second Rule — Each player has only five seconds to respond to a holiday-themed challenge. Name three Christmas songs, three Christmas movies, or three of Santa’s reindeer, for example. It’s harder than it sounds when you’re under time constraints! Each player receives one point for answering correctly within the time limit.
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Jingle Bell Toss — Consider this a delightful combination of beer pong and cornhole. Create your own playing surface by hot gluing cups to a flat surface. To score, toss in some jingle bells and make some festive music while you’re at it.
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