8 Hilarious Christmas Games the Whole Family Can Play on Christmas Day
After opening the presents and everyone finishing a huge Christmas meal, there’s only one thing left to do: play Christmas games. And no, we’re not talking about “How many glasses of eggnog you can down without getting tipsy?” or “Who should entertain nosy Aunt Karen who keeps asking personal questions?”
We’re talking about games that will make everyone laugh so hard they forget about the mountain of dishes piled in the kitchen sink. Best of all, these games are easy enough that even Uncle Steve, who’s been napping after eating all the chocolate pie, can join in.
Here are eight family-friendly Christmas games that will ensure no one gets left out who will sneak to finish all the cookies, and most importantly, no one gets hurt (except maybe your dignity when your siblings made you eat dust).
Christmas Games: Charade Holiday Edition
Think you’re a Charades pro? Try acting out “Reindeers landing on the roof” or “The Grinch stealing presents.” Bonus points if someone ends up pretending to be Rudolph and dramatically crashing into the Christmas tree. If someone in your family is really bad at charades and nobody wants them on their teams, just have them act “Silent Night,” and they’re golden.
Christmas Bingo
Because what says holiday cheers than families bickering over bingo cards? The best part? The prize is usually a candy cane about to expire or a cheap trinket you normally wouldn’t fight your cousin for. The stakes are low, but the drama is high.
Pin the Nose on Rudolph
Want to make this more entertaining? Play it when everyone’s already buzzed. Then you’ve got a treasure trove of funny videos that can easily go viral. Just don’t tell your family members who are the stars of these videos! Extra points if someone accidentally pins the nose on Uncle Bob’s shiny forehead.
Christmas Carol Lip Sync Battle
Think you can beat Tom Holland’s “Umbrella” lip-sync? Put on your best lip-sync performance to your favorite holiday Christmas carol and prepare for an epic showdown. Who knew Grandma could bust a move to “Jingle Bell Rock” like she’s Regina George of Mean Girls?
Christmas Movie Trivia
Do you think you know Home Alone (or any of these Christmas movies from Netflix?) Well, think again. Prepare for some seriously tough questions (What animal did Marv ask Harry looked like?) It’s the game that will divide families until New Year when everybody’s ready to bury the hatchet until you suggest playing New Year Movie trivia.
Watch the Home Alone trailer below to refresh your memory about this classic Christmas movie before the party!
Christmas Song Relay
Think of it as a holiday version of musical chairs, but instead of sitting, you’re singing. Start with a song, let’s say, “Deck the Halls,” and the last word you sang, someone has to jump into a new Christmas carol starting with that song. Things can get really hilarious when everyone starts mixing up lyrics, and suddenly “Jingle Bells” becomes a verse to “Felix Navidad.” Secretly record your brother’s off-key singing and threaten him that you will show it to his girlfriend the next time he annoys you.
Reindeer Antler Ring Toss
Toss rings or glow-in-the-dark-hoops if you’re extra onto a set of headbands with antlers worn by someone forced to it by an older family member. The pair with the most rings on their partner’s antlers at the end wins a prize, like bragging rights until next year’s family Christmas party.
The Christmas Scavenger Hunt
If you’re the host and want some quiet to eat your Yule log cake in peace, let your family members play a scavenger hunt. If you want more time to yourself, make the riddles extra hard. Write out clues that lead players to different locations around the house (or the next state), where they can find hidden prizes. Make the riddles or clues Christmas-related.
There you have it! Eight festive Christmas games to keep everyone laughing, bonding, and even bickering. The real secret to surviving Christmas parties with family? Embrace the chaos (and a lot of eggnog). Happy holidays!
