The holiday season has a way of bringing everyone together. Nothing adds more fun to a holiday celebration than games. The right games can create laughter, excitement, and memorable moments. Here are some holiday party games that are guaranteed to be a hit with guests of all ages and personalities.
Holiday Charades
Charades is a classic that never goes out of style and during the holidays, it can be even more fun. Create a list of holiday-themed prompts, such as “decorating a Christmas tree,” “building a snowman,” or “singing carols.” Players take turns acting out the prompts while the others guess. It’s a great way to get everyone involved and laughing, especially when the acting gets hilariously exaggerated!
Holiday Pictionary
If you love drawing, Pictionary is the game for you. Use a whiteboard or a large pad of paper and have everyone draw holiday-related items. It’s a fun and creative game that brings out everyone’s artistic side—even if they’re not the best artists!
Holiday Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt is a fantastic way to get everyone moving and searching for hidden items around your home or party venue. Create a list of holiday-themed items (like a candy cane, a red ornament, or a Santa hat) and send your guests off on a race to find them. The first person or team to find everything on the list wins a prize.
Holiday Trivia
Test your guests’ holiday knowledge with a fun trivia game! Create a series of questions related to holiday traditions, Christmas movies, songs, and history (e.g., “What year did ‘Home Alone’ come out?” or “Who wrote ‘A Christmas Carol’?”). You can play individually or in teams, and the person or team with the most correct answers wins. It’s a great way to get everyone talking and learning more about holiday traditions from around the world.
Guess the Holiday Song
Everyone loves holiday music, so why not turn it into a game? Play short snippets of popular holiday songs and have guests guess the title and artist. For a twist, you could also give the lyrics with a word missing and ask players to fill in the blank. This game can get competitive, especially when everyone tries to be the first to shout out the correct answer.
Holiday Movie Quote Challenge
How well do your guests know holiday movies? Test their knowledge by quoting famous lines from holiday films like “Elf,” “Home Alone,” or “The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.” Players have to guess which movie the quote is from. You can make it harder by using obscure quotes or by only reading part of the line. It’s a great way to get everyone reminiscing about their favourite holiday films.
Holiday party games are the perfect way to add some extra cheer and laughter to your celebrations. They will surely keep your guests entertained and create lasting memories.
