Exciting! Recreational Activities to Enjoy at a Christmas Party
Are you looking for Christmas activities you can enjoy with family and friends? There are lots of perfect party games that will make everyone—from kids to adults—smile, such as a “present delivery relay” where you dress up as Santa and carry gifts, hand-clapping games set to Christmas songs, and a lively “Christmas Basket” game that gets everyone excited.
In this article, we’ll introduce Christmas-specific activities that are easy to prepare and fun for any age or group size.
Use them to help create wonderful Christmas memories!
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Exciting! Recreations you can wholeheartedly enjoy at a Christmas party (61–70)
Russian cream puff
“Russian Cream Puff” is a game similar to Russian roulette: among a batch of delicious cream puffs, exactly one is a dud that’s spicy or bitter.
You can put anything in the dud, like mustard or wasabi—anything goes! It’s a lively party game, but if you’re planning it, be sure to check for participants’ allergies and keep the dud’s filling to mild irritants so everyone can laugh and enjoy it to the end.
Balloon Popping Game
The “Balloon Stomp Game” is a game where all participants tie an inflated balloon to their ankle and try to pop each other’s balloons.
Since it requires a fairly large space and a good number of players, it’s recommended for events like Christmas parties with many children.
You can’t just run away forever—go ahead and step on your friends’ balloons and pop them! As long as the children are old enough not to cry from the popping sounds, they should have a great time!
Christmas Matching Game
A matching game with Christmas motifs! All you need is paper and paper cups, so try making it in your spare time.
First, draw Christmas-themed pictures on the bottoms of the paper cups.
Make sure each one uses a different motif.
Next, draw the same pictures you drew on the cups onto a sheet of paper, arranging them in a grid.
Coloring each picture makes them easier to recognize and lowers the difficulty, so it’s recommended.
At “Ready, go!” place each paper cup on the spot with the matching picture.
If you’re playing with multiple people, it works well to take turns placing cups.
How quickly can you find the matching pictures?
Get the Christmas presents back!
Let’s take back the presents stolen by Black Santa! Introducing a game called “Get the Christmas Presents Back!” Christmas presents are the long-awaited, special treasures for children, right? If those precious treasures are stolen by Black Santa, the kids will give it their all to solve the riddles.
Try incorporating this thrilling treasure hunt packed with suspense.
Don’t lose to Black Santa’s mischief—let’s reclaim the presents!
Sticky
Have you heard of a game called Sticky? It’s neither digital nor a board game, and at first glance you might wonder, “Is this really a game?” Surprisingly, though, it’s a little-known gem that’s sold on online retailers and at big electronics stores! The rules are simple, making it perfect for a quick activity at a Christmas party.
It’s got a ring with lots of sticks inserted, and you take turns pulling them out—so simple, yet kids will find it more fun than you’d expect.
It’s the perfect example of how “the simpler it is, the more fun it is!”
Rock-Paper-Scissors Train
It’s the classic game “Rock-Paper-Scissors Train,” a staple at daycares and kindergartens! In this game, children pretend to be a train and move to the music.
When the music stops, they play rock-paper-scissors with someone nearby.
The loser lines up behind the winner.
As you repeat this, the children’s train gets longer and longer.
The last person remaining at the end becomes the leader of the train! They’re sure to feel proud!
human disentanglement puzzle
“The Human Knot” is a game where you turn the classic “disentanglement puzzle” into a human activity.
Participants stand in a circle and cross both arms in front of their bodies.
Once everyone’s ready, reach out and hold hands with anyone you like.
After everyone is linked, try to untangle yourselves—without letting go of hands—until you form a neat circle.
Be sure to play safely: don’t pull too hard or climb over friends, as that could cause injuries!