Holiday party games
Christmas Party Games
Christmas party games belong next to the tree. A swap, a race, and a guessing game will carry a room from the first cocoa to the last present.


White Elephant
Open a gift or steal one already opened. Last player still gets a turn.
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Secret Santa
Draw a name, buy to the cap, reveal together.
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Christmas Charades
Act a carol, film, or tradition. Your team has one minute.
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Gift Wrap Race
Wrap the same box against the clock. Fastest neat wrap wins.
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Pin the Nose on Rudolph
Blindfolded players stick a red nose on Rudolph. Closest wins.
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Christmas Bingo
Mark Christmas icons. First line wins a small wrapped prize.
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Ornament Hunt
Find the hidden ornaments. Hang each one on the tree as you return.
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Christmas Trivia
Teams answer Christmas questions. High score picks the next carol.
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Cookie Decorating Contest
Decorate one cookie against the clock. Vote on prettiest and funniest.
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Ugly Sweater Contest
Walk the room. Vote on loudest, most handmade, and best overall sweater.
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Santa Says
Only move when Santa says. Last player in wins.
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Name That Christmas Carol
Hear two seconds of a carol. Name it. Earlier guesses score more.
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Gingerbread House Contest
Build a house. Vote on sturdiest, prettiest, and most chaotic.
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Pass the Present
Pass a gift to music. When it stops, unwrap one layer.
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Christmas Pictionary
Draw the prompt. No letters. First correct shout scores.
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Snowball Toss
Toss sock snowballs at a target. Most hits win.
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Stocking Guessing Game
Reach into a stocking. Guess the objects by feel.
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Twelve Days Memory
Recite the growing list of gifts. Miss one and you are out.
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Reindeer Relay
Wear antlers, carry Rudolph's nose on a spoon, tag the next reindeer.
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Hot Cocoa Taste Test
Blind-taste cocoas. Guess the brand or pick a favorite.
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