As Montessori As Montessori wisely stated, “Play is the work of the child.” Children not only have fun during play but also learn valuable skills such as networking and creative thinking. The holidays provide the perfect opportunity for family playtime, creating unforgettable memories together. That’s why we’ve created a list of the most interesting Christmas-themed games for your family. Let the fun begin!
MINUTE TO WIN ⏰️⛄
Use marshmallows and try to pin them on tiny wooden sticks to create a snowman. The challenge is to pin the pieces together within 5 minutes! The first one to complete the snowman is the winner. Be careful with children under 5 due to the use of sticks. Get ready for a delicious game!
WHO AM I? 📝
Write the names of famous film characters on post-its and attach them to the players’ foreheads. Participants ask questions about the character, such as: “Is s/he a captain? / Is s/he married or single? What is his profession? How old is she?” and try to guess who they are. This game is a real icebreaker, perfect for family members who haven’t seen each other in years. Let the fun begin!
NAME THAT TUNE 🎵
Designate one family member as the DJ, playing the first 3 seconds of a song. The others have to guess the song. The DJ should choose tunes suitable for the ages of the children present. For example, you shouldn’t expect them to guess Dancing Queen from Abba, try songs like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”!
TIED UNBOXING 👋🏼
Tie one person’s left hand to another family member’s right hand and challenge them to open their presents in 25 seconds! The fastest pair wins! This is a great way of adding a colorful twist to the gift-opening part of your family event. Especially younger kids will love it! Have fun.
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST 🧵
Editor’s choice! Encourage everyone to wear their ugliest Christmas sweaters and have a vote. This contest takes the pressure off looking cool and allows everyone to embrace their unique styles. We guarantee it will be a competition full of laughter.
KARAOKE CHRISTMAS 🎤️
No party is complete without karaoke! No way! Pick the best Christmas songs, team up, and sing along. It’s an excellent way for cousins to connect and feel the Christmas spirit. Don’t forget to mix up the groups, combining kids, elders, and adults, boy bands, girl bands, creating various combinations full of fun.
CHRISTMAS STORYTELLERS 📕
Gather in a circle, ideally by a fireplace. Have one person start a story, and others complete the sentences. By the end, your family will have created a unique and perhaps absurd, freaky, or fun story. You’ll never predict what your family will come up with. This game is a fantastic way to unleash creativity and work on soft skills, providing a last call for the artist within you!
FRIENDS OF SANTA 🎅🏼
Hide Rudolph the Reindeer, elves, snowmen, cookies, penguins, and white rabbit toys around the house. Give everyone a list of Santa’s friends and challenge them to find them. The person who discovers the most toys will be the winner.
RUDOLPH’S NOSE 🔴
Place a picture of Rudolph on the wall. Blindfold participants and give them a sticky red nose. Challenge them to walk toward Rudolph and pin the nose in the right spot, or as close as they can! The one who attaches the nose closest wins the game.
STOCKING MYSTERY 🎄
Place a Christmas themed object in a stocking and let everyone guess what it is. After all estimations, reveal the mystery object.
Have a fun and enjoy these festive games with your family!