[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 (41–50)
Play / Skit
At events, flashy, large-scale theatrical performances are a classic attraction.
You might consider crafting a script that matches the atmosphere—drawing on period dramas as a motif or weaving in topical humor.
By referencing widely recognizable works, like popular TV dramas, and adding your own originality to create comedic elements, you can make the performance more approachable.
The longer a drama has been running, the more established its typical patterns become, which makes them easier for audiences to understand and easier to use as script references.
Rock-paper-scissors tournament
One event that really captivates people is a rock-paper-scissors tournament.
It wraps up in a relatively short time, and the chance to win prizes is part of the appeal.
Since it’s a game everyone knows, everyone can enjoy it together.
The smoothest and most recommended format is having a representative on stage play rock-paper-scissors against the participants.
prop-based wordplay
For party entertainment, comedy is a classic choice.
To make seniors laugh, simpler bits might be easier to understand.
In that case, we recommend “mono-boke,” which uses various props.
Think up different patterns, like parodies of object names or skits based on situations suggested by the objects.
It can also be fun to test quick thinking by handing someone a prop and having them perform a bit on the spot.
Since speed and volume are key, if you can’t come up with a joke, just power through with momentum—like shouting the object’s name.
A gift of an original song
At Christmas, many nursing homes and day service centers probably put on various performances.
This time, I’d like to suggest the idea of giving an original song as a gift.
How about having all staff members put the feelings they don’t usually express into lyrics? Even staff who don’t usually sing will practice for this day, creating a sense of unity.
And by turning it into a slideshow and presenting it as a gift, you can convey many sentiments along with memories, making it a Christmas event that overflows not only with fun but also with moving, heartfelt moments.
Can-can dance
At Christmas parties held at nursing homes and day service centers, I’m sure many different activities are planned, but when it has to be simple, fun, and exciting, the staff in charge may be at their wits’ end.
In such cases, we recommend the “Can-Can Dance.” You might think it requires a lot of preparation, but if you ask the residents to help with making the props, it also serves as good finger dexterity training for daily living.
And not only female staff—have the male staff put on skirts and makeup and give it a try as well.
You’ll be rewarded with big laughs and applause.
Also, if you switch the music to songs that were popular for your residents’ generation, they can enjoy it not just with their eyes but with their ears too.
Here’s to a lively, festive Christmas!
Christmas treats
Let’s try making some easy, bite-sized treats! One is a banana decorated with marshmallows, strawberries, chocolate pens, and more, finished to look like Santa.
The other uses bell-shaped mini sponge cakes coated in melted white chocolate and decorated with chocolate pens and candies to look like snowmen.
There’s no need to mix ingredients or bake, and everyone can make their own, making this perfect for a snack activity.
Making a full Christmas cake can be a lot of work, but this is an easy, low-pressure alternative.
Christmas cosplay
To enjoy an event, it’s important to dress appropriately for the occasion.
If the host staff wear Santa or reindeer costumes, it might help get the participants more excited about Christmas.
It could also be fun to incorporate costume-conscious elements, like adopting a way of speaking that matches the outfit or doing a short skit when making an entrance.
By playing a character at key moments—such as the beginning or end of the event—you can make it enjoyable without overdoing it.