1. Christmas Trivia Challenge
Test everyone’s holiday knowledge with a fun trivia game that’s perfect for any group size!
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- Printable trivia question cards (create your own or find themed sets on Etsy)
- Pens and answer sheets
- A small bell or buzzer (for quick answer rounds)
- Optional: Prizes for the winners (candy canes, holiday candles, or gift cards)
How to Play
- Create teams or play individually.
- Ask holiday-themed questions, ranging from classic Christmas movies to festive traditions worldwide.
- Award points for each correct answer, and crown the person or team with the most points as the holiday trivia champion!
2. Gift Wrap Relay
Bring out the competitive spirit with this fast-paced and hilarious wrapping game.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- Boxes of various sizes (empty or filled with lightweight items)
- Wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and bows
- Timer or stopwatch
How to Play
- Set up a wrapping station for each player or team.
- Challenge participants to wrap as many gifts as they can in a set time limit.
- Award points for neatness, speed, and creativity.
3. Christmas Movie Charades
Act out your favorite holiday films for a night of laughs and festive fun.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- A bowl or hat filled with slips of paper listing Christmas movies
- Optional: A timer for each round
How to Play
- Divide players into two teams.
- One player draws a movie title and acts it out without speaking while their team guesses.
- The team with the most correct guesses wins!
4. Candy Cane Hunt
Add a Christmas twist to a classic Easter egg hunt!
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- Dozens of candy canes (real or plastic)
- A festive basket or bag for each participant
How to Play
- Hide candy canes around the house or yard.
- Set a time limit for players to find as many candy canes as possible.
- Award a prize to the player with the most candy canes.
5. Ugly Sweater Contest
Turn your ugly sweater party into a competitive game everyone will enjoy!
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- Participants wearing their ugliest sweaters
- Voting ballots or a scorecard
- Prizes for categories like “Most Creative” or “Funniest Sweater”
How to Play
- Have everyone model their ugly sweater.
- Allow participants to vote or have a panel of judges decide the winners.
- Announce the winners and hand out prizes.
6. Holiday Pictionary
Show off your drawing skills with this festive take on a classic game.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- Large drawing pad or whiteboard
- Markers or dry-erase pens
- Slips of paper with holiday-related phrases
How to Play
- Divide players into two teams.
- One player draws a holiday-themed word or phrase while their team guesses.
- The team with the most correct guesses wins.
7. Christmas Karaoke Showdown
Belt out your favorite holiday tunes in this lively singing competition.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- Karaoke machine or a music streaming service with Christmas playlists
- Microphone
- Scorecards for judging
How to Play
- Each player or team selects a Christmas song to perform.
- Judges award points based on performance, enthusiasm, and creativity.
- The highest score wins the karaoke crown!
8. Ornament Guessing Game
Put your observation skills to the test with this simple yet engaging game.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- A decorated Christmas tree
- A small notebook to record the number of ornaments
- Slips of paper for guesses
How to Play
- Have players guess the total number of ornaments on the tree.
- The closest guess wins a small prize.
9. Reindeer Ring Toss
Turn a classic carnival game into a holiday favorite.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- Inflatable reindeer antlers or headbands
- Plastic rings or glow sticks
How to Play
- One player wears the antlers while others try to toss rings onto them.
- Award points for each successful toss, and crown the top scorer as the reindeer champion.
10. Cookie Decorating Contest
Unleash your inner pastry chef in this sweet and creative competition.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- Sugar cookies (pre-baked or store-bought)
- Icing, sprinkles, and edible decorations
- Disposable aprons and plates
How to Play
- Give each participant a set of cookies to decorate.
- Judges or participants vote on the most creative, festive, or delicious-looking designs.
- Award small prizes for the best cookies.
11. Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Send players on a festive hunt for holiday treasures.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- A list of holiday-themed items to find (e.g., candy canes, ornaments, or Christmas socks)
- Bags or baskets for collecting items
How to Play
- Hide items around the house or yard.
- Provide players with a list and set a time limit.
- The player or team with the most items wins.
12. Name That Christmas Tune
Put your holiday music knowledge to the test with this fun guessing game.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- A music playlist with snippets of Christmas songs
- A device to play the songs
How to Play
- Play a short clip of a Christmas song.
- Players buzz in to guess the title and artist.
- Award points for correct answers, and declare the top scorer the winner.
13. Snowball Toss
Turn indoor snowball fights into a safe and fun activity!
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- White foam balls or cotton balls
- Buckets or hoops for targets
How to Play
- Set up targets at various distances.
- Players toss “snowballs” into the targets for points.
- The player with the most points wins.
14. Christmas Bingo
Combine fun and luck with a festive twist on classic bingo.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- Printable Christmas bingo cards
- Markers or small tokens
- A bowl or bag to draw bingo numbers or holiday-themed words
How to Play
- Distribute bingo cards and markers.
- Call out numbers or holiday phrases, and players mark their cards.
- The first player to get a line or full card shouts “Bingo!” and wins.
15. Holiday Who Am I?
Guess the holiday character in this fun and interactive guessing game.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- Slips of paper with holiday characters written on them
- Tape or stickers
How to Play
- Tape a character name to each player’s back.
- Players ask yes/no questions to figure out who they are.
- The first to guess correctly wins!
16. Christmas Photo Booth Contest
Get creative with festive props and poses.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- A photo booth setup (backdrop, tripod, and camera or smartphone)
- Holiday-themed props (Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and fake snow)
How to Play
- Players take turns posing in the photo booth.
- Award prizes for categories like “Best Pose” or “Most Festive Photo.”
17. Holiday Word Scramble
Challenge your vocabulary with this holiday-themed puzzle.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- Printable word scramble sheets
- Pens or pencils
- Timer
How to Play
- Hand out word scramble sheets to each player.
- Set a timer for players to unscramble as many words as possible.
- The player with the most correct answers wins.
18. Christmas Cookie Taste Test
Put your taste buds to work in this delicious guessing game.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- A variety of cookies (store-bought or homemade)
- Blindfolds
How to Play
- Blindfold players and have them taste each cookie.
- Players guess the flavor or type of cookie.
- The player with the most correct guesses wins.
19. Snowman Bowling
Knock down snowman pins in this festive twist on bowling.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- White plastic cups or bottles decorated as snowmen
- A small ball
How to Play
- Set up snowman pins in a bowling formation.
- Players take turns rolling the ball to knock them down.
- The player with the highest score wins.
20. Gingerbread House Contest
Get crafty and competitive with this sweet building challenge.
Before You Start: Materials You’ll Need
- Gingerbread house kits or homemade pieces
- Icing, candy, and other edible decorations
How to Play
- Each participant or team builds and decorates their gingerbread house.
- Judges vote on categories like “Most Creative” or “Best Overall Design.”
- Award prizes to the winners.
