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Holiday Games and Activities For EveryoneChristmas Day GamesJust because the gifts are opened and the paper strewn about the living room doesn't mean the fun of Christmas is over. Add some fun party games to Christmas day to extend the fun of Christmas.If you have a large gathering on Christmas day, have fun with the hat game. When they arrive, give everyone a Santa hat. These are inexpensive and can be purchased for $1 at the dollar store, or even less in bulk, if you plan ahead. As everyone goes about their business of getting food, chatting with others and the like, the room will look very festive with everyone wearing their Santa hats. However, the object of this game is to not have your hat on. As people forget about the hats, the object is to get rid of your hat and not be the last one wearing a Santa hat. Inevitably there will be one person so wrapped up in a conversation or the buffet table, they forget to take off their hat and will be left the game's loser. This is a game that can be played again and again as you head forward with the day's festivities. One fun memory game that kids particularly like is to make everyone pay careful attention to all the gifts that are opened on Christmas day. After the gifts are removed from the room (or you remove yourselves from the gift room) have everyone try and remember every single gift everyone got. Include stockings and any food gifts. Tell people they only have to remember the items that were opened that day, not any gifts they received and opened prior to Christmas day. This can be a fun game that's particularly popular with kids because they love to relive the gift magic. In addition, if they were so immersed with their own gifts they didn't notice anyone else's this is a good chance for them to educate themselves about what everyone got that day. If you need a game to keep everyone busy before dinner, try the "guess me" game. Buy some large heavy socks, not low-rise, but the type that are worn outdoors in the winter that are thick and come at least to the calf. Put several items in the socks. Make sure identical items are in each sock. These items should be related to Christmas in some way. You might include a small ornament, scotch tape, a pinecone, a Hershey's kiss, and the like. Have each person feel the socks (having two socks just makes the game go faster, but you can play with just one sock), and write down their guesses about what's in the socks. Be sure to tell everyone how many items are in each sock. The winner gets, you guessed it, one of the socks! If you have a bunch of wanna-be performers in your group on Christmas day, how about playing a little game of "Christmas Idol"? Set up a small table for the "judges" and have teams of 2 people (or individuals, if they want) sing a Christmas carol. Tell them to have a lot of fun with the song, and even add a Santa hat or other dress-up items if they wish. The winners can take home a CD of Christmas music. This game is particularly fun if just the children want to perform and be judged by the adults, or if, conversely, the adults perform and are judged by the children. Adult Christmas Games Not all Christmas games have to be for children, or have to be serious. Christmas Party Games For Young Children When planning Christmas games for young children, the options are endless. Christmas Eve Games You don't often think to play games on Christmas Eve, but playing a game or two can be a lot of fun. Christmas Games For Elementary Age Children If you're planning a Christmas party for a group of elementary-age children, there are a myriad of really fun games you can include. Christmas Tree Activities Decorating the Christmas tree is an event that most members of any family look forward to. Christmas Table Games If you're getting everyone together for Christmas dinner, you want to provide some fun activities and games in addition to just the meal. Family Fun Christmas Activities Family is at the core of the Christmas season, so creating fun memories with your family is always at the top of the must-do list this time of year. Dress Santa Game If you are willing to put a little time and energy into a Christmas game, this one is surefire hit. Family Christmas Gift Exchange Games It used to be that families had no rules about gift buying. Everyone bought for everyone else, and gifts were exchanged when the family all got together somewhere during the Christmas season. Fun Office Christmas Activities Just because you're stuck in an office all day doesn't mean Christmas fun can't extend to your workplace. Pin The Beard On Santa Game When it comes to silly party games, it seems unfair that birthdays get all the attention and Christmas none. Fun Office Gift Exchange Games There are dozens of fun office gift exchange games people can play during the Christmas season. School Christmas Gift Exchange Games Many public schools don't allow gift exchanges during the Christmas season, but some do and certainly many private schools do. Valentines Day Party Games For Elementary Kids If you are planning a Valentine's Day party for children, games are essential. Here are some games appropriate for the elementary-age crowd. Valentines Day Games For Preschoolers If you are planning a Valentine's Day party for children, games are essential. Here are some games appropriate for the preschool crowd. Valentines Day Game Ideas For Adults Planning an adult Valentine's Day party is a pretty simple task. Invite a lot of couples, have a few drinks, decorate with red. Done, right? Yes, and no. Valentines Day Activites For Families It's important for families to show their love for one another, so what better time than Valentine's Day to play some game, engage in some fun activities, all designed to show each other love and support? Office Activities Valentines Day Working might not seem like all fun and games, but sometimes you have to be silly and make work fun. Valentine's Day is a time to do just that. 4th of July games If you're hosting a 4th of July party, there are hours and hours to fill before the highlight events of the day begin - the fireworks. Boo Activities for Halloween If you want to get your neighbors in the Halloween spirit, be sure to engage them in a little game known as "Boo!" Class Party Halloween Games If you ask children what their favorite holiday is, the most likely response from most children will be Christmas, with Halloween coming in a close second. Scary Halloween Classroom Games Many children love more than just the abundance of candy at Halloween time. They really get into the ghoulish aspect of the holiday and delight in the displays of goopy brains and squishy body parts. Classroom Thanksgiving Games If you're planning a Thanksgiving party in the classroom, there are a myriad of games you can have the children play that will be fun, but also educational. Family Thanksgiving Activities If you're hosting a family thanksgiving, you want to create a fun family environment that helps children understand the importance of thankfulness and reminds the adults of this as well. | ||||||
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