By Akanni Dorcas

Christmas is a season for celebrating love, joy, and togetherness, and one delightful way to embrace this spirit is by playing games.

Playing games with family adds to the fun and keeps everyone entertained, from kids to grandparents.

Here are seven exciting Christmas games every family should try this holiday season.

Christmas Charades

Charades is always a hit, and a Christmas version makes it even more exciting. Write down Christmas-related phrases, songs, or movies on slips of paper. Each player acts out what’s on their slip without speaking while others guess.

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From mimicking Santa Claus to acting out “Silent Night,” this game guarantees lots of laughter. Everyone can join in, making it perfect for large gatherings.

Pass the Parcel (Christmas Edition)

Wrap a small gift in multiple layers of wrapping paper. Add a fun challenge or riddle between each layer. Players pass the parcel around as Christmas music plays. When the music stops, the person holding the parcel removes one layer and completes the task inside.

Tasks could include singing a Christmas song or answering a trivia question. The final layer contains the gift, making it exciting for everyone.

Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Hide Christmas-themed items like ornaments, candy canes, or small gifts around the house or compound. Create clues or a list to help players find them.

You can include items like chin chin packs, small toys, or even traditional items like cowrie shells. The person or team with the most items wins a prize.

Musical Chairs (with Christmas Songs)

Musical chairs is a favourite from Nigerian childhood parties, and adding Christmas songs makes it even better. Arrange chairs in a circle, one less than the number of players. Players walk around the chairs as music plays, scrambling to find a seat when the music stops. The last person seated wins, but the frantic scramble is the real fun.

Guess the Christmas Song

Split into teams and hum or whistle popular Christmas songs while the other team guesses. This game brings out everyone’s musical skills and creates hilarious moments when someone completely murders a tune.

Christmas Quiz

Put together a quiz about Christmas traditions, food, and culture. Some example questions:
What is a common Christmas Day dish in Nigeria?
What date is Boxing Day celebrated?
Name a popular Nigerian Christmas song.
This game is fun and educational, letting everyone learn something new about their culture.

The Wrapping Paper Relay

Divide the family into teams and give each team a box, wrapping paper, scissors, and tape. The catch? Each person can only use one hand. Teams must wrap the box as neatly and quickly as possible.

This game encourages teamwork and brings plenty of laughs as everyone struggles with the one-hand rule. The team with the best-wrapped box wins.

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