Have you decided to have a party to celebrate the holidays this year? Then you could benefit from this handy
Christmas party game guide. There are games specifically so that children can have a grand time at parties and games where
adults can enjoy themselves, too. Here are some game suggestions that are always crowd-pleasing:
Speedy Unwrapper: Take a series of boxes, small, medium
and large. Wrap the smallest box the way you would wrap a regular gift. Place it inside the medium box. Wrap the medium box
so that it’s tougher to unwrap than the smaller one.
Now place the medium box down into the larger box. Wrap the larger box with layers of wrapping paper and use tough
tape, like box tape or duct tape. Divide the party attendees into two groups.
Each member has exactly thirty seconds each to try and unwrap the box. At the end of the time
limit, the team with the box or boxes that’s most unwrapped wins. Make sure you have a prize for the winning team members.
Ornament Relay: This one has to be played outside or in a large
room indoor (this one is great for any church Christmas parties). Divide the people into two even teams. Pick one person from
each team to be the starter.
The starter has
to pile his or her hands full of round, plastic Christmas balls and run to his or her team member to transfer the balls. The
recipient then runs back to the home base (a large bucket or tin tub) to deposit the balls, then runs back.
The next person then has to run to the home base, gather all the balls
and run back with them. Any balls that the runner accidentally losing must be recovered before he or she can continue on the
race.
Christmas Charades: For a twist
on a favorite Christmas party game, use familiar Christmas events as the charade. Use events such as stuffing the turkey,
decorating the tree, wrapping gifts etc.
If
you’re going to have a party for children and need games suited to their age level, choose from among these fun games:
Mystery Stocking: Take a large stocking and put several Christmas
related items suitable for a child inside. Make sure the top of the stocking is fastened securely. Pass the stocking around
and let each child have a few minutes to feel it. Then have them write down what they think is inside (or tell you if they’re
too young). The child with the closest guess wins the stocking.
Word Formation: Have sheets of paper for each child. At the top of the paper, write the words
‘Merry Christmas’ or ‘Happy Holidays.’ The object is to write as many words as possible using only
the letters at the top of the page. Give a five minute time limit.
Pin the Toys in the Sleigh: Tape a sleigh to the wall. Give each child a paper ‘present’-something
you might find in Santa’s sleigh. Blindfold each participant on his or her turn and have them try and pin the present
inside the sleigh. Closest one wins.
