[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 to Get Everyone Excited (11–20)
Magic
Let’s liven up the Christmas party with a magic show that will wow the guests! If you’re performing on stage, we recommend slightly thrilling acts that use boxes or devices, such as escape tricks or illusions where the body seems to come apart.
If you’ll be going table to table, card tricks or money tricks work great, too.
Actively invite participants to help with parts that need assistance, and make it fun for everyone—staff and guests alike! Even if the secret gets spotted, take it in stride.
Turn it into a joke by saying, “Shh, don’t give it away!” and keep the banter going.
tablecloth trick
It’s a classic hidden-talent performance: yanking a tablecloth out from under tableware so the dishes don’t fall.
Because you’ll know whether it’s a success or failure in an instant, make sure the audience focuses intently so they don’t miss the action.
It’s important to learn various tips—such as the condition of the tablecloth, how to pull it, and how much force to use—to steadily improve your success rate.
Even with lots of practice and a good feel for the technique, there’s always some chance of failure, so it’s recommended to use tableware that’s less likely to cause injury if it breaks.
Impersonation
A gift from the staff to the residents: an impression show! Dress to the nines with flashy costumes and makeup, and let’s create a stage full of laughter.
It’s a great idea to pick songs from their youth, like nostalgic Showa-era pop and idol hits from the ’70s.
Instead of just performing, why not make it a quiz: “Who am I impersonating?” That could be a lot of fun.
Even people who are usually quiet often secretly love singing—there are many older adults like that.
To help everyone enjoy a wonderful Christmas, practice your very best impressions and give it a try!
skit
When it comes to activities that capture the attention of seniors right at the start of a senior facility event, short skits are a great choice.
Since they can be performed in a short time, they’re perfect for brief entertainment segments.
It’s also recommended to act out a seasonally themed story that matches the time of year the event is held at the facility.
Preparing familiar costumes, such as traditional Japanese attire, and attempting a more authentic skit can be a nice touch.
Another idea is to present an original play set in the senior facility itself.
Give this heartwarming entertainment a try—it can help bring staff and residents closer together.
glass harp
The glass harp is a playing technique where you make music by rubbing the rims of water-filled glasses.
Since beautiful tones emerge from everyday objects, first-time viewers are often quite surprised.
You can perform solo, but it also works with multiple people, making powerful group performances a great option.
Because the sound produced is simple, choosing well-known tunes makes it easier for listeners to connect.
It’s important to prepare in advance by adjusting the water levels so the pitches are accurate and memorizing where each note is placed.
Candy grab
A booth where users grab candies from a box or bag is exciting because it has a game-like element.
Since the rule is that you get to keep whatever you grab, participants are sure to get thrilled.
It’s also nice that everyone can enjoy it in their own way—aiming for their favorite candies or competing with each other.
However, if there are people who have difficulty applying strength or have limited hand mobility, consider adjusting factors like the weight and size of the candies.
[Christmas Party at the Nursing Home] Staff Take on the Challenge! Fun Performances to Get Everyone Excited (21–30)
What a nice bath.
“Ii Yu Da Na” (“What a Nice Bath”) seems like a song that older adults would really enjoy.
One TV show that many seniors used to watch was “It’s 8 O’Clock! Everybody Gather ’Round!” It was sung during that show’s ending, so some people might be familiar with it.
It’s a fun, humorous song, and if the staff perform it with coordinated choreography, the unexpected twist could make it even more enjoyable.
It also seems like something seniors could join in on by clapping along while they watch.
