10 Christmas Party Games Everyone Will Love

Christmas is an exciting time of year, full of love and fun with friends and family. Finding the right Christmas party games is a great way to encourage everyone to start mingling and bring out the best in your crowd. So, if you're hosting a party and looking for some fun Christmas games for your next gathering, take a look at our top ten games below!

Christmas Charades

To prep for this game, you'll need to write out different Christmas terms for your guests to act out. This could include anything from "Frosty the Snowman" to "Hot Chocolate."

Once you have your terms ready, separate your party into two teams. One player volunteers to act out the word without talking. If the team guesses correctly, they score a point. They continue to go through terms until the time limit you set is over. From there, the other team will repeat the same process. The first team to ten points wins!

A paper Rudolph with multiple red noses taped onto it.

Pin The Nose On Rudolph

For this game, cut out or draw a picture of Rudolph and place it on a flat surface on the wall. Next, create a nose with a ribbon and a thumbtack. The participant is blindfolded, spun around, and then has to try to pin the nose on Rudolph. The player closest to Rudolph's nose wins!

Santa Limbo

In Santa Limbo, you'll play a regular game of limbo but with a twist! Each player needs to put a pillow underneath their shirt to imitate a Santa belly. Every time a player hits the limbo stick, they're out of the game. The last player remaining wins!

Human Christmas Tree

To start this game, you'll need to divide participants into teams of 3-4 people. Each team will have two minutes to decorate designated team members as Christmas trees. You'll want to provide various decorative items such as toilet paper, tinsel, wrapping paper, and tape. Once the timer is up, designated judges will determine which team has the best "human Christmas tree."

Christmas Movie Bingo

Christmas Movie Bingo is an easy game to play with a group of friends. Purchase some Christmas movie-themed bingo cards and print them out ahead of time, or create your own based on the specific movie you're planning to watch. The first one to get five in a row wins Bingo! Make this game even more fun by providing snacks and hot chocolate to enjoy your favorite Christmas movie.

Reindeer Ring Toss

For this game, you'll need to create a Rudolph from a cardboard box. To do this, draw a face on the front of a box, and attach two sticks to the top as "antlers." Next, use pipe wire to make rings for participants to throw. Have players take turns trying to toss their reindeer rings onto the antlers. The player furthest away is eliminated. This continues until one player is left.

Jingle Bell Toss

Jingle Bell Toss is similar to Beer Pong but on a smaller scale. For this game, you'll need mini red solo cups and a long, flat whiteboard. Glue ten mini red cups into a triangle shape on each side of the board.

Then, split the participants into two teams. Each team will have a chance to throw their jingle bells and see how many land into the cups. The team with the most jingle bells inside the red solo cups wins the game!

Oven Mitt Christmas Game

In this game, you'll need two oven mitts, a pair of dice, and a Christmas gift. Make sure to wrap the Christmas gift multiple times to make it difficult for players.

To play, all participants stand in a circle. The first person puts on oven mitts and tries to open the present, while the second participant roles the dice. Once they roll a pair, the first participant has to stop opening the gift and let the second participant try to open it. The next participant is given the dice, and the process repeats. The game continues until the present has been opened.

Name That Carol Game

For this game, you'll need a variety of Christmas carol lyrics. Write down the lyrics on paper and cut them into strips. The host will read each lyric while participants will write down which Christmas song it relates to. At the end of the game, the player with the most right answers wins!

Holiday A-Z Game

This is the most exciting game you will ever play! Teams need to compete against each other in order to fill out an entire alphabet list with a word that has to do with Christmas for each letter. The first team who finishes first wins!

A group of people enjoying themselves at a Christmas party.

Tips To Host An Amazing Christmas Party

While it's essential to have fun Christmas games that everyone will enjoy at your party, there are a few other things you'll want to consider before hosting so you ensure it's a success. This includes:

Creating a Guestlist

For any party, it's essential to know how many people will be on your guest list. You could decide to keep it small and only invite immediate family or throw a huge Christmas get-together. Once you've created your guest list, it's easier to start planning the rest of the party!

Sending Out Invitations

You'll want to ensure that your guests have all of the details for your party, including the date, time, location, and a way to RSVP. If you want to make your invitations personalized, consider having Simply Noted create genuine, handwritten letters that will impress your guests. Best of all? They’re automated! You get convincing, handwritten invitations without any of the work.

Purchasing Supplies

Preparing for any event can be stressful, but it's important to have all supplies ready to go before the party starts. This includes food, drinks, music, and materials for any games you plan to play!

Set Everything Up Beforehand

By setting everything up before your guests arrive, it's easier to make sure you can relax and have fun throughout the party.

Following these tips will ensure that your Christmas get-together is a success! Have plenty of holiday games for everyone to play — they are always one of the best parts of any party!