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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Curling game in a tree
Digital games and watching videos are fun, but it’s also great to get lively with a big group, right? That’s why we’d like to introduce “Christmas Tree Curling.” It’s a game everyone can play, from kids to seniors.
It’s easy to make, too.
Create a flat Christmas tree out of colored paper, divide it into five sections, and write a score for each area.
Make some stones to use in place of curling stones, and you’re done in no time.
If you have a large group, we recommend making a bigger version on a large table.
Making a candy house
A house made entirely of sweets is such a dreamy idea, isn’t it? This is a candy house that even beginners can easily try.
It uses familiar snacks for the materials, so gathering them should be simple.
Basically, square cookies are used for the walls and sides of the house, and small chocolates are used to add height.
Liquid white chocolate serves as the adhesive, and it also seems handy for filling gaps or creating a snowy effect.
Be sure to try making it in your favorite design!
A game divided by Christmas
A simple rule but surprisingly tricky: the “Cut at Christmas” game.
It’s a game where you clap a steady rhythm and pass the word “kurisumasu” (Christmas) to the next person after cutting it at any point you like.
You can cut the word anywhere.
The person who’s passed to must continue from the remaining part of the word, keeping the rhythm.
For example, if someone says “kurisu,” the next person continues with “masu,” then passes on the next segment.
If you miss the rhythm or say the wrong continuation, you lose.
If someone says the full word “kurisumasu” without cutting it, everyone raises a fist and says “Yay!”
Do Christmas cosplay
Santa Claus outfits are red and fluffy, and Christmas-themed costumes tend to have a distinctive look, don’t they? Let’s put on costumes inspired by Christmas and enjoy a Christmas party! You can use ready-made sets that include everything, or you can have fun by preparing just the minimum items yourself.
Your crafting skills and creativity will be put to the test depending on which character you choose and how faithfully you recreate it.
Christmas Stamp Rally
At Christmas events, stamp rallies are often held.
So why not set up stamp spots and organize a stamp rally at your Christmas party too? If you want a game-like element, you could make it more like a treasure hunt by not revealing the locations and saying, “Let’s find ◯◯!” If you prepare treats like sweets as a gift for completing the stamps, it will surely become a wonderful, memorable Christmas party.
Exciting! Recreations You Can Totally Enjoy at a Christmas Party (41–50)
Commemorative photo with Santa Claus
Santa Claus is a character that can be called the symbol of Christmas! Just seeing that fluffy red outfit is enough to make you feel excited.
This event features Santa Claus appearing at a Christmas party and taking commemorative photos with everyone.
If it’s someone familiar in disguise, there’s a high chance they’ll be recognized, so it’s best to have someone less likely to be noticed play the part.
Having someone from overseas portray Santa can make it feel more authentic, and the kids might even believe he’s the real Santa Claus.
Seal-eating contest
It’s a “sticker-eating contest,” a twist on the classic bread-eating race from sports festivals! Grab the hanging stickers using only your mouth—no hands allowed.
As long as it can be taken with your mouth, you can hang anything you like, even small gifts! It’s a game with lots of room for creative variations, so if you’re planning activities for Christmas, give this one a try.
It really gets the crowd going!