[Christmas] Popular Entertainment/Performance Ideas Ranking
When it comes to big events in December, Christmas tops the list.
Many people celebrate with Christmas parties for family, friends, and colleagues.
In this article, we’ve gathered ideas for fun performances and activities perfect for Christmas!
We’ll introduce popular ideas in a ranking format, so you’ll quickly find something you’ll want to try.
If you’re looking to make Christmas even more exciting, give these a shot.
Who knows—you might even become more popular than Santa Claus!
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[Christmas] Ranking of Popular Skits/Acts for Entertainment (41–50)
A gift of an original song50rank/position
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.
[Christmas] Popular Entertainment/Performance Ideas Ranking (51–60)
Catan51rank/position
A Christmas party has a vibe that’s a bit different from your usual house party.
That’s why we recommend the board game Catan, which isn’t yet very familiar in Japan.
It’s a famous board game overseas, with over 30 million copies sold worldwide.
The flow is simple—build houses, gather resources, expand your settlements—so both kids and adults can enjoy it.
It’s not just luck, and not just strategy—that’s the world of Catan.
Why not give it a try?
Christmas candle52rank/position
Candles that warmly illuminate the Christmas scenery.
Make them with origami and bring a cozy glow into your room.
Prepare red origami paper, slightly fold just one of the four edges, then fold the paper in half with the white side facing out to make a crease.
Next, fold both sides in toward that center crease twice.
Make a small slit along the remaining red edge, then shape it into a candle flame to finish.
You can also draw in a yellow flame if you like! It might be nice to make a separate Christmas cake and display them together.
Christmas target game!53rank/position
How about making a ring toss game you can use at parties? Using colored construction paper, you’ll make a Christmas tree and hats as the targets, plus the rings.
First, to make the tree, prepare a square sheet of origami paper and fold it in half to make a rectangle, aligning the left and right edges.
Next, open the fold, then fold the two bottom corners in toward the center.
Fold the new edges so they overlap at the center, tuck in any excess paper, and shape it into an isosceles triangle to finish.
The hat is made the same way, so decorate it with stickers or pom-poms to complete it.
For the rings, take two strips of construction paper, fold each in half lengthwise, twist them together into one strip, and then connect the ends to form a circle.
Don Janken54rank/position
“Don Janken” is a game played by two teams.
Each team lines up in a single file at opposite ends of a straight line.
Starting from the front, a player runs along the line, and when they meet an opponent, they say “Don!” and press both hands together before playing rock-paper-scissors.
The loser returns to their own side and goes to the back of their team’s line, while the winner continues forward along the line.
The team whose players keep winning rock-paper-scissors and reach the opponent’s side first wins.
The Game of Life55rank/position
How about playing The Game of Life, a classic board game released in the U.S.
in 1960 and in Japan since 1968, that’s just as exciting now as it was back then? Since 1990, the game has been updated annually to fit the times, and versions themed on popular anime like Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Jujutsu Kaisen have also been released.
You get a job, earn a salary, get married, and so on—advancing according to the roulette spins while experiencing life events along the way.
It might even help kids learn about money!
Christmas cosplay56rank/position
When you think of Christmas, a variety of motifs come to mind—like Santa Claus, reindeer, and snowmen.
How about wearing costumes inspired by Christmas and winter to help everyone really feel the festive atmosphere? It works well for the host standing up front to wear a costume, and if participants are open to it, having everyone enjoy Christmas-themed outfits or accessories together can make things even more exciting.
You could even divide teams for games based on what people are wearing, which would likely boost each team’s sense of unity.
