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Christmas Party Ideas! Fun Activities and Game Ideas

“I want to try something new at this year’s Christmas party!” For anyone who feels that way, this article gathers heartwarming ideas perfect for a Christmas celebration.

How about turning those precious moments with family and friends into something a little more special? Beyond classic cake-making and gift exchanges, there are games everyone can enjoy, too.

We’re introducing ideas you can use in a variety of settings—from relaxed parties with family and friends to events held at kindergartens, daycare centers, and care facilities!

Christmas Party Ideas! Fun Activities and Game Ideas (51–60)

Present Carrying Relay

[Showdown] Santa is super busy before Christmas!? We had a present-carrying race showdown and it was way too much fun lol
Present Carrying Relay

Let’s become Santa and see how many presents we can deliver! This is a team-based game.

One person makes the boxes, another puts in the presents, another wraps them, and so on—divide the tasks to complete the gifts.

The items to go inside are predetermined, so be careful not to make mistakes.

Santa’s job is not only to make the presents but to deliver them as well.

Think about how to divide the work to be as efficient as possible, and give it your best.

Can you deliver the required number of presents within the time limit?

Making a Santa hat

Handmade for your baby: how to make a fleece Santa hat
Making a Santa hat

If you wear Santa hats for a Christmas party, it will definitely set the mood and be a lot of fun! You can easily make them by hand by combining red fleece with a fabric often called poodle boa or poodle fur.

Since you’ll use a sewing machine, it could be fun to make them together with older elementary school kids.

If you’re making them with younger children or want an even simpler method, using fabric glue or construction paper is also recommended.

body percussion

A game you can play using only your body: body percussion.

Start by clapping your hands and gradually expand the range and increase the number of movements.

While keeping the rhythm, tap various parts of your body—your hands, stomach, hips, and legs.

Begin slowly, then gradually add more beats and speed up.

It might also be fun to try it to music that children love.

It requires no tools, takes up no space, and is a fun activity you can do right where you are.

Wotagei to a Christmas song

Christmas party staff performance: dance and otagei (fan-cheering dance)
Wotagei to a Christmas song

At Christmas parties, it’s standard to sing and dance to Christmas songs.

But if you want to do something a little different this year, how about planning an “otagei” performance? Dim the lights, dance with glow sticks, and it instantly looks festive—like illuminations—perfect for the Christmas vibe.

Encourage everyone to clap along like at a live show and sing together for extra fun.

To make the glow sticks stand out, keep the outfits simple—uniform black works great.

Gift Stacking Game

[Christmas Craft] Stacking Game with Gift Boxes! [Craft Play]
Gift Stacking Game

This is a game where you stack colorful presents and compete for height.

You can play one-on-one, or split into teams and take turns adding one gift at a time—that sounds fun too.

Smaller presents take up less space and can be played on a table, but larger ones might get the kids more excited.

If you go bigger, it’s a good idea to vary the sizes and shapes of the presents.

It’s not just about piling them up; figuring out how to build height is also key, which makes it more interesting.

Prepare a step stool or similar so even small children can join in.