Planning a Christmas party? Easy games and activities for adults and kids
Fun Christmas games for kids
Children enjoy colorful, fast and somewhat silly games. These games are easy to set up at home or at school parties.
Pin your nose to Santa Claus
This is the Christmas version of the classic party game. A large Santa Claus face is placed on the wall, and children are blindfolded and asked to pin a red nose in the correct spot. The closest victory usually brings loud cheers.
Christmas scavenger hunt
Hide small Christmas-themed items like bells, candy canes or paper stars around the room. Give kids a simple list and let them search. This game gets them excited and excited.
snowball throw
Use soft white balls or crumpled paper as “snowballs”. Children try to throw them into buckets or boxes from a short distance. It is safe, fast and easy to manage indoors.
Christmas party games that adults enjoy
Adults often prefer games that involve teamwork, guessing, or mild competition. These work well for family gatherings and office parties.
Christmas silent cinema
Actors act out Christmas movies, songs or traditions without speaking. It is easy to play and often causes laughter, especially in mixed age groups.
Use Bollywood Christmas scenes, winter carols or popular family movies. It works very well at office and apartment parties.
guess the christmas song
Play short clips of popular Christmas songs and ask teams to guess the name of the song. This game works well for larger groups and gets everyone involved.
Secret Santa gift challenge
Add a twist to the regular gift exchange. Players can steal or trade gifts within a certain period of time. It adds fun and surprise to the tradition.
Antakshari (Christmas edition)
Only use Christmas songs, hymns or Bollywood winter/festival songs. Children and adults can play together, making it inclusive.
Balloon burst full of missions
Write simple fun tasks inside the balloons, like “sing a song” or “wish Merry Christmas in another language.” Popular at school and family parties.
Forward the parcel (Christmas theme)
Still a favorite in India. Use Christmas music and add small gifts or chocolates to each layer.
ring the bell
Hang small bells and blindfold the players. The one who rings the bell the fastest wins. Simple and safe indoors.
Tambola/Housie (Christmas version)
Replace numbers with Christmas words, emojis or carol titles. It is very popular among age groups in India.
Who am I? (Indian Christmas edition)
Glue the names of famous people, movie characters or Christmas figures onto the players’ backs. They make predictions by asking yes/no questions.
Never had one (family safe version)
Keep it clear and cheerful with questions about food habits, travel or childhood memories.
musical chairs
A classic that still works at Indian parties. Use hymns or Bollywood festive songs.
treasure hunt
Use tips in simple English or local languages. Hide chocolates, stars or small gifts around the venue.
christmas quiz
Mix general knowledge, Indian festivals, Bollywood and Christmas trivia. It works well for offices and large families.
Dress up Santa Claus in 2 minutes
Teams use paper, scarves and hats to dress one person as Santa Claus. Very popular at community events.
Why are games important at Christmas parties?
Games help break awkward silences and bring different age groups together. They keep kids engaged and encourage adults to interact beyond small talk. Most importantly, they create shared moments that people will remember long after the party is over.
Whether it’s a simple game at home or a planned activity at a large gathering, Christmas games energize the celebration. With a little planning they can turn any Christmas party into a lively and festive event.
