Christmas is a special time of year when families come together to celebrate love, joy, and good cheer. It’s a chance to create wonderful memories and enjoy each other’s company.
One of the best ways to celebrate is through games that everyone can play, regardless of age. Whether you want to enjoy some friendly competition or simply share a laugh, there are many games to choose from.
Here are 25 fun Christmas games for families that will add excitement to your holiday celebrations. Each game includes what you need and how to play, making it easy to get started!
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What You Need: Charades cards with Christmas themes (like Santa, snowman, Christmas tree).
How to Play: Divide into two teams. One person picks a card and acts out the word or phrase without speaking. Their team has one minute to guess what it is. The team with the most correct guesses at the end wins.
2. Christmas Bingo
What You Need: Bingo cards with Christmas pictures and markers or chips.
How to Play: Hand out bingo cards to each player. Call out Christmas-themed words or show pictures. Players cover the matching images on their cards. The first to get five in a row shouts “Bingo!” and wins a prize.
3. Christmas Pictionary
What You Need: Paper, markers, and Pictionary cards with holiday-related words.
How to Play: Divide into teams. One player draws a Christmas word or phrase on paper while their team guesses what it is. Set a timer for one minute for each round. The team with the most correct guesses wins.
4. Christmas Scavenger Hunt
What You Need: A list of holiday items to find (like a candy cane, ornament, or Christmas hat).
How to Play: Create a list of holiday-themed items for players to find around the house or yard. The first person or team to find all the items on the list wins.
5. Holiday Trivia
What You Need: A set of trivia questions about Christmas traditions, movies, and songs.
How to Play: Prepare questions in advance. Players take turns answering. Each correct answer earns points. The player with the most points at the end wins.
6. Christmas Movie Guessing Game
What You Need: A list of popular Christmas movies.
How to Play: One person describes a Christmas movie without naming it. Others guess which movie it is. Set a timer for one minute per movie. The person with the most correct guesses wins.
7. Christmas Memory Game
What You Need: Cards with Christmas pictures (like gifts, snowflakes, or ornaments).
How to Play: Shuffle the cards and place them face down. Players take turns flipping two cards to find matching pairs. The player with the most pairs at the end wins.
8. Christmas Story Time
What You Need: Christmas-themed books or stories.
How to Play: Gather around and take turns reading Christmas stories aloud. Each family member can share their favorite story or read a short one.
9. Christmas Dance-Off
What You Need: Christmas music and a dance space.
How to Play: Play Christmas songs and have everyone show off their best dance moves. Have someone judge and award a prize for the best dancer.
10. Christmas Cookie Decorating Contest
What You Need: Plain cookies, icing, and decorations.
How to Play: Provide cookies and decorating supplies. Set a timer for 30 minutes for everyone to decorate. Judge the cookies based on creativity and taste.
11. Secret Santa
What You Need: Gifts for each family member and a way to draw names.
How to Play: Everyone draws names to become someone’s Secret Santa. Set a budget for gifts, and exchange them on Christmas Day.
12. Christmas Mad Libs
What You Need: Christmas-themed Mad Libs templates and pens.
How to Play: One person asks for words (nouns, verbs, adjectives) to fill in the blanks of a Christmas story. Read the funny story aloud when finished.
13. Christmas Telephone Game
What You Need: A list of Christmas phrases.
How to Play: Sit in a circle. One person whispers a Christmas phrase to the person next to them. They pass it along, and the last person says it out loud. See how much it changes!
14. Christmas Karaoke
What You Need: A karaoke machine or app, and a list of Christmas songs.
How to Play: Take turns singing Christmas carols or holiday songs. Enjoy the performances and cheer each other on!
15. Holiday Ornament Guessing Game
What You Need: A box of assorted ornaments.
How to Play: Place various ornaments in a box. Each player has to feel the ornaments (without looking) and guess what they are. The player with the most correct guesses wins.
16. Christmas Gift Wrapping Relay
What You Need: Gift boxes, wrapping paper, tape, and scissors.
How to Play: Set up a station with supplies. Divide into teams. Each team races to wrap a gift. The fastest team wins.
17. Christmas Word Search
What You Need: Printed word search puzzles with Christmas words.
How to Play: Give each player a word search puzzle. Set a timer for 10 minutes to see who can find the most words.
18. Christmas “Would You Rather?”
What You Need: A list of “Would You Rather” questions with a Christmas theme.
How to Play: Take turns asking fun “Would You Rather” questions related to Christmas. Discuss the choices and why people chose them.
19. Christmas Countdown Challenge
What You Need: A list of 25 Christmas-themed tasks or challenges.
How to Play: Each day leading up to Christmas, do a fun challenge from the list, like baking cookies or watching a holiday movie together.
20. Christmas Card Toss
What You Need: Christmas cards and a basket or box.
How to Play: Set up a target area. Players take turns tossing cards into the basket. Keep score to see who gets the most in!
21. Holiday Freeze Dance
What You Need: Christmas music.
How to Play: Play music and have everyone dance. When the music stops, everyone must freeze in place. Anyone caught moving is out. The last person dancing wins.
22. Christmas Gift Guessing Game
What You Need: Wrapped gifts and a list of clues.
How to Play: Give clues about each gift. Players guess what’s inside before unwrapping them.
23. Christmas Name That Tune
What You Need: Christmas songs and a way to play snippets of them.
How to Play: Play a few seconds of a Christmas song. Players guess the song title. The player with the most correct answers wins.
24. Christmas Emoji Story
What You Need: A list of Christmas-related emojis.
How to Play: Create a Christmas story using emojis and have family members guess what the story is.
25. Christmas Board Games
What You Need:
- The Christmas Family Trivia Game: Test your holiday knowledge with fun trivia questions.
- Christmas Scattergories: Fill in categories with Christmas-themed items.
- Christmas Exploding Kittens: A fun twist on the classic card game with holiday graphics.
- Holiday Taboo: Guess the word without using certain clues in a holiday setting.
- Elf on the Shelf: The Game: A fun family game based on the beloved holiday character.
How to Play: Each game comes with its own rules. Read the instructions included in the box and enjoy the fun!
Conclusion
These 25 Christmas games will keep your family entertained and create lasting memories during the holiday season. Gather your loved ones, grab some snacks, and enjoy the laughter and joy these games bring!
