Make your 2026 holiday party unforgettable with these Christmas party games, ranging from family-friendly classics to adult drinking games.
Festive Icebreakers
- Christmas Trivia: Test your knowledge of holiday movies and traditions.
- Candy Cane Hook: Use a candy cane in your mouth to hook others from a bowl.
- Holiday Charades: Act out “The Grinch” or “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.”
White Elephant & Gift Exchange Rules
- Standard White Elephant: Steal gifts up to three times.
- Musical Gifts: Pass gifts while music plays; when it stops, you keep what you have.
Adult Holiday Drinking Games
- “Hallmark Movie” Drinking Game: Drink every time someone wearing flannel returns to their small hometown.
- Santa’s Hat: Put a Santa hat on the corner of the TV. Drink whenever a character “wears” it.
- Naughty or Nice: Like “Never Have I Ever,” but themed for the holiday season.
Kids & Family Favorites
- Wrap Race: Who can wrap a box using only one hand?
- Reindeer Antlers: Use pantyhose and balloons to create the best antlers.
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