Traditional and New Christmas Games for All Ages!
By: The Kid’s Directory Family Resource Guide – Houston
November 2025 on www.kids-houston.com
Christmas Holiday Games For All Ages
The Christmas season brings joy, laughter, and a sense of togetherness—and nothing embodies that spirit quite like holiday games! Whether you’re gathered around a fireplace with family or hosting a festive party with friends, Christmas games can turn any get-together into an unforgettable experience.
Engaging Games for Kids
Christmas Pickle Hunt
Gather the family around to enjoy a delightful scavenger hunt with a Christmas twist! The Christmas Pickle Hunt involves hiding a special pickle ornament deep within the branches of your Christmas tree. This festive tradition challenges the kids to search high and low for the ornament, and the first one who spots it is rewarded with a small gift! This game encourages teamwork and delighted squeals, making it a holiday highlight.
Pin the Nose on the Reindeer
You may be familiar with the classic “Pin the Tail on the Donkey,” but this version brings a festive twist! In “Pin the Nose on the Reindeer,” you’ll create or print a large image of a reindeer and attach it to the wall. Blindfold each child in turn, spin them around, and see who can place Rudolph’s nose closest to the right spot. It’s sure to result in giggles all around!
Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt
This fun activity transforms the traditional Easter egg hunt into a Christmas-themed delight. Hide candy canes around your home or yard and let the kids loose with their themed bags or stockings. Each child can race to gather as many candy canes as they can find. This game is not only exciting but also fills your home with a sweet aroma—a win-win for everyone!
Engaging Holiday Scavenger Bingo
Create a Bingo card filled with holiday-themed items scattered throughout your home or party area. Think Christmas ornaments, elf figurines, and mistletoe. As the kids roam around seeking these items, they can cross them off on their cards. The first one to complete a row shouts “Bingo!” and wins a small prize, keeping everyone engaged and entertained.
Creative Gift-Wrapping Challenge
Put creativity to the test with a gift-wrapping race! Each child needs to don a pair of oven mitts and wrap a gift as quickly (and creatively) as possible using scraps of wrapping paper and ribbons. Time them and see who can wrap their gift the fastest, leading to laughter and some rather unique gift-wrapping styles.
Fun Family Activities
Christmas Charades
Unleash your inner performer with a game of Christmas Charades! Each player takes turns acting out holiday-related words or phrases while others guess what they are. Think of actions like decorating the tree or building a snowman. This classic party game is perfect for creating heartwarming memories and laughter for all ages.
Gingerbread House Competition
Transform your kitchen into a busy gingerbread workshop! Provide all the ingredients—gingerbread, icing, candies, and decorations—and have each family member design and build their own gingerbread house. After decorating, everyone can vote on their favorite, ensuring a friendly competition full of sweet treats!
Holiday Scavenger Bingo (Again!)
No need to limit this fun game to just the kids! The whole family can enjoy a round of Holiday Scavenger Bingo! Mix it up by hiding items in harder-to-find spots for the adults or even using holiday-themed objects from around the neighborhood. This game can fit any age group, making it suitable for every family member to participate.
Fun Reindeer Ring Toss Activity
Make the most of your holiday decorations and turn your plush reindeer into a fun ring toss game! Set up reindeer in your living room and provide some festive rings made from pipe cleaners or plastic hoops. Players can take turns trying to toss their rings around the reindeer’s neck, with points awarded for each successful toss.
Holiday Movie Trivia Challenge
Channel the holiday spirit with a trivia challenge focused on classic Christmas movies! Create questions based on popular films and see who knows the most about holiday traditions portrayed on screen. This is a perfect way to celebrate family favorites and perhaps discover some new classics along the way.
Entertaining Games for Adults
Secret Santa Gift Exchange
Bring some mystery and excitement into your festivities with a Secret Santa gift exchange! Each guest draws the name of another participant and purchases a gift based on their likes. This game is delightful in the element of surprise it brings, especially when everyone attempts to figure out who their Secret Santa is during the gift unwrapping!
White Elephant Gift Swap
This adult favorite is guaranteed to spark laughter and smiles. Each participant brings a wrapped gift, and then everyone takes turns picking one from the pile or “stealing” something that has already been opened. It’s a fun game filled with unexpected surprises, and often leads to great conversations!
Christmas Movie Trivia
Challenge your guests’ knowledge of beloved holiday films with a Christmas Movie Trivia game. Develop questions about plots, famous quotes, and actor names. This entertaining challenge will not only create friendly competition but may also spark nostalgic memories of holiday movie nights past.
Interactive Baby Photo Guessing Game
This hilarious game will keep your guests engaged! Ask everyone to bring in a baby photo of themselves. As the party progresses, display these photos and have guests try to guess who each baby picture belongs to. The funniest reactions often come when people struggle to recognize their friends as tiny tots!
Group Games for Everyone
20 Questions Holiday Edition
This classic game can be easily tailored for any holiday gathering. Have one person think of a Christmas-themed object, character, or tradition while others ask up to 20 yes-or-no questions to figure it out. The element of suspense will keep everyone entertained, and it’s a simple way for guests of all ages to participate.
Christmas Cookie Decorating Contest
Add a competitive edge to a beloved holiday tradition by hosting a cookie decorating contest! Provide cookies, icing, and various toppings, and give each participant a set time to unleash their creativity. You can even introduce themes, like “most festive” or “most creative.” Taste-testing the results afterward is, of course, a must!
Guess the Christmas Scent Challenge
Bring a festive aromatic experience to your gathering with a “Guess the Christmas Scent” game. Prepare jars filled with common holiday scents like cinnamon, vanilla, peppermint, and pine. Blindfold each participant and have them take turns smelling the jars, trying to identify each scent. This game is both fun and engaging, appealing to the senses and sparking holiday memories.
Name That Christmas Tune
Play short clips of popular holiday songs and see who can guess the titles and artists first. You can add an extra layer of challenge by asking players to recite the first line of each song for bonus points. This fun musical challenge will get everyone into the holiday spirit, singing along and reminiscing about favorite Christmas tunes.
Conclusion
From timeless classics like Charades and Secret Santa to modern favorites like Guess the Christmas Scent Contest and Christmas Trivia, these games embody the spirit of the season—laughter, joy, and connection. Whether you’re hosting a family reunion, a virtual party, or an office celebration, these Christmas games ensure everyone—from toddlers to grandparents—has a merry and memorable time.
So this year, unwrap the fun, gather your loved ones, and let the games begin!
Reference
- 30 Fun Christmas Games That Will Make Your Spirits Bright
- 22 Best Christmas Games for Kids, Adults, and the Whole
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