10 Fun Christmas Day Family Games
When it comes to Christmas Day, there’s nothing like spending time with your family. Whether it’s exchanging gifts, cooking a festive feast, or watching holiday movies, there’s always something to keep everyone entertained. But if you’re looking for something a little more hands-on, why not try some fun Christmas Day family games? Not only will they get everyone laughing and bonding together, but they can also create lasting memories that you’ll cherish for years to come. In this blog post, we’ll share ten of our favorite Christmas Day family games that you can play with kids and adults of all ages.
The Christmas Word Scramble
For this game, create a list of Christmas-related words, then scramble the letters. Set a timer and see who can unscramble the most words in a certain amount of time.
Christmas Carol Karaoke
Break out the karaoke machine or YouTube and sing your favorite Christmas carols together. Bonus points for dressing up in festive outfits!
Pin the Red Nose on Rudolph
This classic game gets a holiday twist. Blindfold each player, spin them around, and see who can get the red nose closest to Rudolph’s nose.
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
Divide into teams and see who can create the most elaborate gingerbread house. Bonus points for creativity and attention to detail!
Christmas Movie Trivia
Test each other’s knowledge of classic Christmas movies with a trivia game. You can even watch some holiday classics beforehand as a refresher!
Marshmallow Snowball Fight
Divide into two teams and use marshmallows as “snowballs” to see who can hit the other team the most times.
Ornament Guessing Game
Fill a jar with Christmas tree ornaments and have each player write down their guess for how many ornaments are in the jar. The person with the closest guess wins!
Christmas Charades
Act out different Christmas songs, characters, and traditions to see who can guess them correctly.
Find the pickle
The Christmas pickle is a German-American Christmas tradition. The first one in the family to find a pickle ornament hidden in a Christmas tree wins good fortune, an extra present and rights to open the first presents of the morning.
Christmas Pictionary
Draw Christmas-related words on paper and have each team take turns guessing. The team with the most correct guesses wins!
These ten Christmas Day family games are guaranteed to bring joy, laughter, and fun to your holiday festivities. Whether you’re looking to start a new tradition or just add some extra entertainment to your celebration, these games are perfect for kids and adults of all ages. So grab some hot cocoa, break out the board games, and get ready for some holiday fun!