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    12 Easy Christmas Party Games For a Holly Jolly Time

    Last updated: Dec 6, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Fun Family Christmas games ideas that are quick, easy to put together, and great for all ages!

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    EASY & FUN CHRISTMAS PARTY GAMES

    With Christmas right around the corner, it is easy to get busy keeping track of Christmas gifts, making Christmas cookies, and decorating gingerbread houses that you forget about the Christmas party games!

    No problem! Here are tons of fun and easy Christmas party games that require very little preparation and will have everyone smiling.

    So whether you are looking for Christmas day games or just Christmas games for families, this list has tons of great options.

    And yes, this includes Christmas games besides the white elephant!

    >>SHORT ON TIME? DOWNLOAD CHRISTMAS PARTY GAMES BUNDLE HERE! <<

    CHRISTMAS GAMES

    1. RUDOLPH CHRISTMAS GAME FOR PARTIES

    This funny Christmas party game must be played at your next Christmas party!

    Oh no! Rudolph has lost his red nose! Help him get it back on by taking turns using your nose to get his nose in the right place!

    This hilarious minute to win it Christmas game will have everyone laughing hysterically!

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    WHAT YOU NEED FOR THIS DIY CHRISTMAS GAMES:

    • Red pom poms
    • Vaseline
    • Printable Reindeer Game (found in our Christmas Printable Library) or make your own.

    HOW TO PLAY:

    • Hang up the reindeer sign at eye level.
    • On a table somewhat nearby, set out a pile of pom poms and a small plate of Vaseline.
    • A player has 1-minute to come up to the table, dip their nose in Vaseline, stick a pom pom to their nose, redip it in Vaseline and then transfer it to Rudolph. If done right, the pom pom will stick to the paper!
    • See how many they can get in the time limit.
    • Repeat with all players or do this as a team event where just one player from each team participates.

    2. EMOJI NAME THAT CHRISTMAS SONG GAME

    Emojis are everywhere these days...including on your next Christmas party game! This Name That Christmas tune has a unique spin on it. Each title is written in emojis, so you must figure out what each title is! Christmas family games don't need to be complicated and this game is proof of that.

    GET PRINTABLES & DIRECTIONS HERE

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    3. JINGLE BELL BOWLING HOLIDAY GAMES

    Fun Christmas games don't require a lot to play...and this jingle bell bowling Christmas game is no exception! There is no need to go to a bowling alley when you can bowl right at home...or on the kitchen table!

    This Xmas games for the family is so easy to play but everyone loves it!

    GET THE TIPS & RULES HERE

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    4. CHRISTMAS MOVIE TRIVIA GAME

    This movie trivia game is one of the best Christmas games for groups. See how well everyone knows the classic Christmas movies!

    GET THE GAME CARDS HERE

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    5. WHITE ELEPHANT CHRISTMAS GIFT AUCTION

    This gift exchange game is the most fun game that we play nearly every year because everyone loves it! Everyone gets Christmas Cash to bid on a gift. The only tricky part? They don't know what the gift it is! Only after they pay do they get to open it and see which white elephant gift they bought!

    GET THE CHRISTMAS GIFT AUCTION RULES HERE

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    6. CHRISTMAS GAMES BINGO

    Bingo is always a favorite children's Christmas games, so why not play this at your party? Bingo Christmas games for kids is great for holiday classroom parties.

    GET DIRECTIONS & PRINTABLES HERE

    CHRISTMAS-BINGO-GAME-PRINTABLE

    7. ROLL THE DICE GAME FOR GIFT EXCHANGE

    If you're looking for a Christmas game to exchange gifts, this roll the dice gift game is a super fun and easy party game for Christmas.

    GET DIRECTIONS HERE

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    8. CHRISTMAS PICTIONARY & CHRISTMAS CHARADES

    Get ready to giggle as you play this easy Christmas game. See how good everyone's art or acting skills are as they draw or act out these Christmas charades words.

    If you need children's Christmas party games, this is a fun one!

    DIRECTIONS & PRINTABLES HERE


    9. CHRISTMAS SCAVENGER HUNT GAME

    Looking for something different than a Christmas game at home? Bundle up and head out on a Christmas light scavenger hunt!

    GET DIRECTIONS & PRINTABLE CARDS HERE


    10. CHRISTMAS TRIVIA GAME

    Planning Christmas games at work can be tricky sometimes, but this Christmas trivia game is a great option!

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    WHAT YOU NEED:

    • Christmas Trivia game printables
    • Prize for winner

    HOW TO PLAY:

    • Give each player a Christmas quiz sheet.
    • Set a time limit like 10 minutes.
    • The player with the most answers correct wins.

    11. CHRISTMAS WORD SEARCH GAME

    Looking for quieter Christmas games for kids? Print off free Christmas word searches to keep them busy for a while!

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    12. CHRISTMAS GUESSING JAR GAME

    Super easy Christmas game is a guessing jar! Fill up a jar with holiday treats and let your holiday party guests guess how many candies are inside. The closest to the actual number wins the jar with the treats.

    This is a great Christmas ice breaker game.

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    DOWNLOAD CHRISTMAS PARTY GAMES BUNDLE HERE!

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    Have so much fun with these Christmas party games ideas!

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