If you want your Christmas party to be the talk of the town then you need extra provisions. A few extra tricks and supplies will make this occasion memorable. Since its Christmas Eve, the games and activities should be jolly holiday-based. You should also design separate games for kids and adults for maximum fun. Keep the game supplies ready beforehand as the convenience stores might not be open. As a rule of thumb, keep the games simple. Make sure that you keep everyone involved so no-one feels left out.
Christmas Karaoke
You definitely don’t need a karaoke machine to bust out some tunes with your friends. If you have one, keep it loaded with Christmas carols, latest pop songs, and the old favorites. You will surely see all your guests harmonizing perfectly to “I want it that way” by the Backstreet Boys. The kids can also have fun with Baby Shark or Five Little Monkeys. If a karaoke machine is not available for the
Christmas party then use your laptop. Many websites have karaoke music and lyrics-on-screen setup. Don’t forget to charge your laptop first! Happy Crooning!
Elf on the Shelf
Awaken your inner detective and spy with this easy game. The game starts at the beginning of the party. The central figure is one of Santa’s elves who is traditionally placed on mantles. However, this game involves the players putting this elf in somebody else’s pockets or hoods. The player who has the elf at the end owes all other players some sweets or drinks, depending on the age. This game is great for group bonding and general merriment.
Candy Cane Hiding
The Elf on the Shelf can also be played with candy canes. The only differences are these. The candy cane in play must be different than all the other edible candy canes. The candy canes are stealthily stuck on the backs of Christmas sweaters rather than in the pockets. The game is extremely enjoyable but with an added layer of intrigue and difficulty. Hiding candy canes on top of beanies and winter hats is also a hilarious part of the game.
Charades
Charades is a classic party game. Everyone loves it and knows how to play it. You can add different categories like Christmas words, Christmas carols, famous celebrities, countries, animals, and even family members for more entertainment. This game helps new friends bond and old friends have incredible fun. Usually, you assign two or three teams and the winner gets a prize.
Christmas Tree Décor
Teams are usually the playing method of this game. Two rowdy and excited teams pick one member each. The game has a timer and the goal is to decorate the assigned player like a Christmas tree before the competitors. The two teams are armed with garlands, fairy lights, and construction paper. When the time ends, you may not have a winner. But you will definitely have hilariously decorated guests and a beautiful mess.
Candy Cane Hook
Another delicious use of Candy canes is a candy cane hook competition. Candy canes are gathered in different stockings and each stocking is given to a player. The players have to hold a chopstick in their mouths. The player who has most candy canes skewered on their chopstick wins the game. This game will turn many somber individuals into pecking ducklings. So keep your camera ready!
Marshmallow Mouth Slingers and Reindeer Pompoms
No game is goofier than trying to fling something in or on your mouth without your hands. The hands are tied behind the back in this game. For the next step, you can either attach a sticky pompom on a string or you can take a rubber band for marshmallows.
For pompoms, the other end of the string is held in the mouth and the player has to attach it to their nose. The first player to attach the pompom wins.
To play marshmallow slingers, make two teams. One member of the team must catapult the marshmallows in their partner’s mouths. The team to score more marshmallows is the winner.
Snow Balloon Fight
This is nothing like your average water balloon or volleyball fight. Charge up the batteries and turn your living room into a ball court. Divide the guests into two teams. Tape a ribbon in the middle of the room to create a division. Blow up as many white balloons as possible. Then, divide the balloons equally among the teams. On the starting whistle, the players have to fling the balloons at the opposite team without popping them. The team with fewer balloons on their side at the end of the game has bragging rights as the winner.
Pin the Nose on Rudolph
Another classic game for players of all ages as it is super fun. You can use a sticky pompom or a sticker to play this game. Wrap a scarf around the player’s eyes. Steer them towards a cardboard printout of the infamous reindeer and watch them be goofy. The whole party will have all the fun with cheers and jeers. You can also make teams and assign points. The team that wins gets the first pick of Christmas meal or the lion’s share of the dessert!
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