Top 9 Christmas Day Game Ideas
Christmas Day is all about making memories, sharing laughs, and enjoying quality time with family and friends. (and food. lots of food.)
After the presents are opened and dinner has been devoured, why not keep the festivities going with some fun and creative games?
Whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or a small get-together with friends, Christmas Day game ideas will keep everyone entertained and in the holiday spirit.
Here are some easy-to-organize, engaging Christmas game ideas that will ensure your Christmas Day is filled with laughter and joy.
1. Christmas Charades
Charades is a classic, but with a holiday twist, it becomes even more fun. The rules are simple: one person acts out a word or phrase without speaking, and the others have to guess what it is.
For Christmas Charades, make a list of Christmas-related themes, such as Christmas movies, songs, holiday activities, or famous Christmas characters.
How to Play:
Write down a list of Christmas-related words (think of “Santa”, “frosty the snowman”, “decorating the tree”, etc.).
Split the group into teams.
One player from a team draws a card and acts out the word or phrase while the rest of the team guesses.
Set a timer for each round and award points for correct guesses.
It’s interactive, gets everyone laughing, and is perfect for all ages.
2. Christmas Bingo
Christmas Bingo is a festive variation of the classic game that everyone can enjoy. You can create personalized Bingo cards with Christmas-themed images or words like "reindeer," "snowflakes," and "gingerbread cookies."
The bingo cards are very cheap so I’d recommend just buying some. You can get them from the USA here or pick some up in the UK here.
How to Play:
Create Bingo cards with Christmas-related pictures or words (you can find printable Bingo cards online).
Use M&Ms or buttons as markers for each player.
Call out the Christmas-themed words or show the images, and players mark their cards accordingly.
The first person to complete a row or column shouts "Bingo!" and wins.
It’s easy to set up, and everyone can participate without much explanation. Plus, the winner gets a prize!
3. Christmas Trivia
A Christmas trivia game is perfect for testing everyone’s holiday knowledge. Prepare a series of questions about Christmas history, movies, songs, and traditions.
How to Play:
Prepare a list of trivia questions, ranging from easy to challenging.
You can break players into teams or have individuals play on their own.
Ask each question in turn, and the first person or team to raise their hand gets a chance to answer.
Award points for correct answers. The team or individual with the most points at the end wins a festive prize.
Top tip: Pick up a big box of Christmas trivia cards online to save yourself a bunch of time. You can also get them from the UK here.
You can tailor the questions to the age and interests of your group. It’s educational, but most importantly, it sparks conversation and laughter.
4. Pin the Nose on Rudolph
This holiday twist on the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” is sure to keep the kids entertained while providing some fun for adults too.
How to Play:
Print or draw a large image of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer on a poster board.
Cut out a red nose and tape a piece of double-sided tape to the back.
Blindfold each player in turn and spin them gently, then let them try to pin the red nose in the correct spot.
The person who pins the nose closest to Rudolph’s face wins.
It’s a low-pressure, fun game for kids, and the blindfolded aspect guarantees plenty of laughs for everyone.
5. Christmas Pictionary
If you love drawing or want a fun way to include everyone, Christmas Pictionary is a great option. Just like regular Pictionary, you’ll draw clues for others to guess, but this time, they’ll be Christmas-themed!
How to Play:
Write down several Christmas-related phrases, activities, or characters on small pieces of paper.
Divide into teams, and one player from each team draws the clue while their team guesses.
Set a timer for each round. If the team guesses correctly, they earn points.
Pictionary is a game full of laughs and surprises, especially when your drawing skills are put to the test!
6. Holiday Scavenger Hunt
If you want to get everyone moving, a holiday-themed scavenger hunt is a great way to get people engaged. You can either do this indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather.
How to Play:
Create a list of holiday-themed items for players to find, such as a candy cane, a red ornament, a mistletoe, or a Santa hat.
Hide the items around the house or yard.
Players race against each other to find the items on the list.
The first person or team to find all the items wins.
It’s interactive, gets everyone moving, and you can add challenges or riddles to make it even more exciting.
7. Christmas Carol Karaoke
Who doesn’t love singing holiday tunes? Christmas Carol Karaoke is perfect for the musically inclined or those who want to have a good laugh while belting out their favorite holiday songs.
How to Play:
Create a karaoke setup (you can use YouTube karaoke versions or a karaoke machine).
Players take turns singing Christmas carols or holiday songs of their choice.
For extra fun, have a mini talent show with a holiday theme. If you want, include a judging panel or let everyone vote for the best performance.
If you haven’t got a karaoke machine, it could be great for your own Christmas present. I recommend this USA one for Americans or the JYX for UK folk.
Karaoke allows everyone to let loose and enjoy the music of the season. Plus, singing holiday songs together can create some fantastic memories.
8. Guess the Christmas Scent
For a sensory experience, “Guess the Christmas Scent” is a great game that can be enjoyed by all ages. You can use various Christmas scents like cinnamon, peppermint, pine, or vanilla.
How to Play:
Get several small containers and fill each with a different Christmas scent (you can use essential oils or common holiday spices).
Blindfold players and have them smell the scents and guess what they are.
You can make it a timed game and award points for correct answers.
This game taps into your sense of smell, and it’s a fun way to experience the aromas of the season while sparking some friendly competition.
9. Secret Santa Gift Exchange Game
One of the most popular holiday traditions is the Secret Santa gift exchange, and you can add a fun twist to this by making it a game. You can set a price limit and make the exchange more interesting with a challenge.
How to Play:
Set a price range for the gifts (usually under $20).
Draw names to assign each person a Secret Santa.
Everyone buys a gift for the person they drew.
At the party, everyone opens their gifts, and you can add a twist like “guess who bought your gift” or exchange gifts based on fun challenges (like a trivia question).
The anticipation of revealing Secret Santa gifts, combined with fun twists, makes this game a holiday highlight.
Play in style
Whatever it is you do off the list, whether its all or just a select few, just make sure you do it in style…
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Finally…
Christmas Day is about more than just the meal and presents, it’s about bonding and making lasting memories with the people you love.
These Christmas Day game ideas will help keep everyone entertained and ensure your holiday is filled with laughter, excitement, and friendly competition. Whether you’re into trivia, karaoke, or scavenger hunts, there’s something here for everyone.
What Christmas game do you love to play with your friends and family? Share your favorite Christmas Day games in the comments!
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