[Christmas Party at the Nursing Home] Staff Take on the Challenge! Fun Performances Everyone Can Enjoy
At a nursing home’s Christmas party, the ideal performances are ones that residents and staff can enjoy together and really get excited about.
Activities everyone can join in create a sense of unity in the room and turn into wonderful memories.
In particular, performances that reveal an unexpected side of the staff—who spend time with the residents every day—are sure to be a big hit.
From music to handmade crafts to dance, we’ll introduce a variety of ideas that can liven up the event.
They can all be chosen to fit your preparation time and group size, so please use them as a reference! Let’s plan heartwarming Christmas performances that will bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
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[Christmas Party at the Nursing Home] Staff Take on the Challenge! Fun Performances That Get Everyone Excited (71–80)
Gesture Game
The gesture game that tests communication between staff and participants is sure to spark laughter at the Christmas party! Standing in a single line, players convey a given item or person using only gestures.
Communicating without words or sounds is actually quite difficult.
Differences in how generations or genders perceive things can affect gestures, so not being able to predict the other person’s movements might be one of the tricky parts.
The participants will be giving it their all, while the audience can’t help but burst into laughter—making for a lively, cheerful moment.
handbell
Soft handbell tones are perfect for Christmas! How about adding handbell performances of hymns and classic Christmas songs to your Christmas party program? Among seniors who can no longer attend concerts, there are surely those who still wish they could enjoy live music.
Hearing beautiful sounds in a familiar place will surely move them.
Even if you make mistakes, it’s fine as long as your earnest effort comes through.
Let’s perform with heart so that Christmas becomes a wonderful memory for everyone.
Bingo
When it comes to games that let a big group share some excitement, bingo is the go-to! Prepare some special Christmas prizes and host a bingo tournament.
Even people who are usually shy and don’t talk much might join in earnestly when it’s a game or a competition.
Some participants may have trouble hearing the numbers, seeing the small print, or may not know the rules of bingo.
Staff should go around the tables after each number is called and help check the cards.
concert
How about the staff giving the users a Christmas song as a gift? Although the advance practice can be demanding, seeing the staff play instruments is sure to move the users.
Simply having them listen to a performance can be enjoyable, but it might also be fun to hand out simple instruments like bells to the users so they can join in.
Through the performance, creating a sense of togetherness in the moment is likely the key point.
theater
Theater is an essential part of events.
By expressing with our bodies, we can let people enjoy the story visually.
Choosing the right subject—whether a folktale or a modern play—is important, and themes like winter or Christmas are perfect for a Christmas party.
Performing the story straightforwardly is fun, but it might also be enjoyable to incorporate happenings from within the facility into the program and adapt it to content familiar to the participants.
Rather than striving for perfect acting, I think it’s more important to focus on making sure everyone has a good time.
In conclusion
The performances lovingly prepared by the staff for the nursing home’s Christmas party will leave smiles and warm memories.
From dances set to nostalgic popular songs and the gentle tones of handbells to magic shows full of surprises, there are many ways to feel the season.
As the year comes to a close, we hope everyone enjoys a wonderful time together.