[Christmas] Popular Entertainment/Performance Ideas Ranking

one-shot gag78rank/position

An easy party trick anyone can do

As a way to liven up a Christmas party, how about some cleverly planned one-shot gags? Simple, quick acts are sure to be enjoyed not only by seniors but also by staff.

These days, you can find all kinds of items at 100-yen shops, so preparation is easy and inexpensive, which is great.

And if you come up with something high-quality, it can shine not only at the senior appreciation party but also at year-end and New Year parties and other events—so why not give it a try?

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Hoshino Takashi

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two-person robe (Nininbaori): a comedic act where two people share one kimono-like garment, with the rear person acting as the arms for the front person79rank/position

two-person robe (Nininbaori): a comedic act where two people share one kimono-like garment, with the rear person acting as the arms for the front person

It’s a classic party act where two people wear a large haori together, and the person in the back feeds the person in the front.

The fun part is not only when it goes well, but also enjoying how it fails.

If you set it up as a challenge to eat cake while Christmas music is playing, it will add a festive, Christmas-like touch.

While it can sometimes go smoothly, it’s an act that’s quite likely to end in a messy failure, so when involving participants, it’s best to have staff take the role of the person being fed.

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kappamaki

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Signaling Game80rank/position

[Signal Game] A hugely popular activity—preschoolers love it, and elementary school kids like it too.

It’s a fun, active game inspired by traffic signals.

The caller shouts either red, blue, or yellow, and participants perform the corresponding action.

Blue means jump one step forward, yellow means jump one step back, and red means don’t move—players must react instantly.

It’s very simple, but because you keep making big movements to the rhythm, it becomes hard to recover once you notice a mistake—that’s the tricky part.

The standard version uses three actions, but you could add other moves to make it even more exciting for the group.

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kappamaki

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Wall-mounted Christmas tree made with origami81rank/position

Easy Origami Christmas Tree Wall Decoration (with voice narration)

A Christmas tree made up of small trees looks so festive.

The origami folds are very simple: first fold it in half into a triangle, then fold both sides toward the center line.

Fold the flaps at the center outward.

Align with the mountain fold line, fold it in half so the colored side faces out, then fold it downward.

When using scissors, the key is to cut from the corners at a diagonal, rounding as you go.

Glue two accordion-style trees together with a slight offset, then attach the trunk to finish.

If you’re layering three pieces, adjust where you cut to keep the balance.

It might look even more festive if you change up the origami patterns as you make them.

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mayumi

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Pine cone Christmas tree82rank/position

Handmade Christmas Fun for Parents and Kids: Pine Cone Tree

How about a pinecone tree that can subtly serve as seasonal decor for your room? If you paint and decorate a pinecone, you can make a cute Christmas tree.

Pinecones are now sold even at 100-yen shops, so it’s easy to gather the materials.

It’s also nice to go for a walk with an older adult and collect pinecones together.

In that case, cleaning them by placing the pinecones in boiling water will keep them sanitary.

Paint them in Christmas colors like red, white, and green, and add cotton, beads, or glitter.

A cute, palm-sized Christmas tree is easy for older adults to hold, and there’s less worry about dropping it and getting hurt.

Consider giving one as a gift for Christmas.

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Nakajima Junko

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Science Experiment Magic83rank/position

[Senior Recreation] Rec Craftsman Series Part 242: “Four Science-Experiment Magic Tricks That Come in Handy for Christmas and Year-End Parties!”

We’ll introduce four mysterious chemistry magic tricks perfect for Christmas, using candles and colors! The first trick makes a candle flame go out even though something is blocking the front, yet somehow the flame beyond it gets extinguished.

The second trick keeps water from spilling out of a tilted plastic bottle just by covering the opening with gauze.

The third trick lets you layer two different-colored waters without them mixing.

And the last trick puts out a candle flame simply by bringing a glass close to it.

All of these can be done with simple items you have at home, so give them a try! They’re easy, so it’s also a great idea to have an older adult play the role of magician.

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SAKI

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Playful! 3 DIY Christmas Games84rank/position

[Let's Make and Play!] 3 Christmas Games

Let’s make Christmas games using items you already have at home! First up is the Cookie Toss.

Punch a hole in the center of a paper bag and create a Santa or reindeer around it.

Cut cardboard into round shapes to make cookies, and you’re done.

Second is the Balance Tree made from paper plates.

Use a hole punch and a green pen to craft a tree, then stack the plates on top of a cup.

Decorate it with caps you’ve turned into ornaments and play by attaching them without knocking the tree over.

Third is Christmas Presents.

Wrap a ribbon around a sponge and toss it into a chimney made from a milk carton.

Set higher points for chimneys that are farther away to make the game more exciting.

Create these Christmas-themed games with your child and enjoy playing together!

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mutō

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