12 GAMES of CHRISTMAS Index

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There are so many Christmas party games out there on Pinterest these days. Heck, I have over 12 different Christmas party games on my blog alone. Maybe play one game year after year until one of these becomes a tradition.

 1 - Game: Christmas Cards

 2 - Game: Old Christmas Card Toss

 3 - Game: "12 Blogmas" Assorted Games

 4 - Game: 12 Days Holiday Deck

 5 - Game: The Oven Mitt Game

 6 - Game: Switch Steal Unwrap

 7 - Game: Hidden Gift Jars

 8 - Game: *Christmas Carol Chaos

 9 - Game: I Packed Santa's Bag

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Also See:
Shutterfly : 30 Christmas Party Games
12 Christmas Games - Minute-To-Win-It Style
http://theglassmeeple.com/the-12-game-gifts-of-christmas-1st-day/

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Game: Switch, Steal, Unwrap Gift Exchange- Video

Image Source PlayPartyPlan - Printable

GIFT EXCHANGE GAME PREPARATION

You have people bring one wrapped gift each. This game only works if the gifts are wrapped.

Set your price range wherever you want it.

Optional - This is more fun with multiple gifts but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t still work well with one or two. Instructions here for playing it with just one gift or multiples.

HOW TO PLAY

Choose someone to start the game and give them the dice. If you are playing with one gift per person, give them one die. Two gifts = two dice. Three gifts = three dice.

They roll the appropriate number of dice and take action based on what they roll. Each die corresponds with one of the gifts in their pile. The person who is rolling the dice gets to choose which gifts to swap and steal.

Roll a 1 – they switch gifts with the person on their right

Roll a 2 – they switch gifts with the person on their left

Roll a 3 or a 4 – Switch gifts with anyone in the circle AND unwrap the gift if it’s not already unwrapped

Roll a 5 or a 6 – Unwrap your gift

So for instance, if you are playing with three gifts and the person rolls a 2,4,6, they would swap one of their gifts with a gift from the person on their left (the swapper’s choice of gift), they would steal a gift from anyone around the circle (trade one of their gifts with someone else), and they would choose to unwrap one of their gifts.

The general idea of the game is this – everyone brings a gift (or multiple gifts) and the gifts get passed around the table based on the roll of the dice until all gifts get unwrapped. As soon as all gifts are unwrapped the game is over and everyone goes home with whatever gifts they ended up with. 

 Source:: PlayPartyPlan with game details

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Game: The Oven Mitt Game -w- Video

One of our favorites we call "The Box Game" aka the Oven Mitt Game.

1- Wrap up a small gift (possibly a CD, gift card, cash or candy)

2- Then wrap this box in a succession of larger boxes.

Use DUCT tape for the wrapping.

** Don't tell anyone about the number of layers of boxes.

Get a pair of dice and a 9" x 13" baking pan to roll them in.

Get a pair of oven mitts, a scarf and a santa hat.

Get everyone in a circle and put the box in the middle.

Choose a number to roll for a person to get a chance at opening the box (it is best to start with a rare number (like four) and move to a common number like seven) Begin rolling the dice. Each person gets one roll then passes the dice.

When someone rolls the number of choice (again it is best to start with a less probable number "4" and later change the rules to more common number "7") They have to:

Put on all the clothes (hat, scarf, mitts) and try to open the box.

They only get to try until a new person rolls the same number.

We've had more fun with this game than you can imagine.

Source: SantaLady


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Game: "12 Days" Holiday Deck

RULES FOR MORE PLAYERS

12 Days can be enjoyed by 6 or more players using two decks of Day and Gift cards.

First, remove the Santa and Mrs. Claus cards from one of the Gift decks and return them to the box. Next, shuffle together both Gift decks.

Place the two Day decks side-by-side on the table so that the same valued Day appears on both (for instance, at the start of the game, both “1” cards are showing). Each round, the two Day cards of the same value will be awarded.

The game plays the same as in the 3-5 player version, with the following rule changes:

The players with the two lowest-value Gift cards win the two current Day cards for the round. In the case of a two-way tie, the tied players each receive one of the Day cards. In the case of a tie with three or more players, the tied value is skipped and the next two lowest-valued Gift cards win the Day cards. If there is a further tie of three or more, skip to the next two lowest-valued Gift cards.

Example: If three players each played cards with a value of '4', all of these cards would be skipped. The next lowest-played cards were '5' and '8' and those players win the Day cards

In the case of a two-way tie with the Santa and Mrs. Claus cards, the tied players each receive the Day cards, but must gift them to a non-Santa or Mrs. Claus player.

12 Days- How To Play 

In this episode we're going to learn how to play 12 Days. 00:00 - Introduction 00:39 - The Setup 01:05 - Game Play Overview 01:30 - The Game Round 02:12 - Ties For Gifts Played 02:49 - The Claus Cards 03:27 - Ending The Game 03:43 - Scoring 04:57 - Determining The Winner 05:05 - Conclusion
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Game: "12 Days Of Christmas" Card Game

12 Days of Christmas is a card game designed by Dr. Gord Hamilton. It's designed for 3-8 players, ages 8+, to be played in 20-30 minutes.

Simple enough for the whole family to play, yet strategic enough for the game geeks in the family to enjoy along with everyone else!

A fast, fun, holiday treat!

Deal out all of the cards as evenly as possible to all players. Each player attempts to give away all of their cards before the other players by following the lead established by the first player.

Timing is everything (and of course having the right cards to play at the right time certainly helps as well!).

How to Play 12 Days of Christmas

E-G-G Series

12DaysRuleBook.pdf

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Game: Old Christmas Card Toss

My grandmother came up with this game and I used it at an office Christmas party a few years ago. It was such a big hit that we play it every year now at the office Christmas party.

Get about 10 Christmas cards of various sizes. Place a laundry basket about six feet away from the participants. Have each participant stand at a specific place and throw the cards at the basket. The person who gets the most cards in the basket wins the game.

Trust me, this is extremely difficult to do! The cards seem to have a will of their own!

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Game: Christmas Cards

  For one game that's always popular in my family, you'll need 2 decks of cards and 6 to 8 small inexpensive unwrapped gifts or "prizes" such as a half-dollar coin, a small block of postage stamps, pen, knick-knack, comb, etc. placed on a central table or stool. Shuffle each deck well.

   Distribute one deck as evenly as possible among the participants. Now one-by-one, call out the cards in your hand. The person who has that particular card may select one prize from the table.       
Other players must note well who takes which prize. Once they have made their choice, they should try to keep the prize hidden on their person. Continue until all the prizes are distributed.

   Now comes the fun part. Keep calling off the cards and the person who has the next card must try to remember who has what prize. If they want the stamps and know Ken has it, they must indicate this by stating "Ken, I'll take the stamps." or something to that effect. Ken must then give the stamps to that person. Ken could also win them back later if he is lucky enough to remember who has them.

   If a player "misses" by incorrectly matching a prize to a player, he forfeits that turn. Play continues until all cards have been called. Whoever end up with a prize gets to keep it.

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Three Christmas Keys - Tradition

CHRIST's KEY

The CHRIST Key is to be hung in the middle of the tree, as he hung in the center, for you and me.

SHEPHERD's KEY

The SHEPHERD Key is to be hung on a low branch of the tree, as Christ was born among the lowly, the shepherd's and the sheep.

MAGI's KEY

The MAGI's Key is to be hung near the star at the top of the tree, as the Magi followed the star to find the babe.

Image Source: BarnesAndNoble

Christmas Keys... a beautiful reminder to keep Christ in the center of your holiday traditions. Thinking this will be our tradition to ensure our children know what Christmas is really about.  - Pat Randall

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Craft - Santa's Sleigh Bells

Choose a poem, add a "bell" tied with ribbon and you have a creative gift for your child.

The bells on Santa's sleigh
Guide reindeer on their way
As they bring gifts and toys
To all the girls and boys 
So listen for the ring
Of bells that sway and swing
Because if these bells you hear
It means Santa Claus is near!

This is a bell from Santa's Sleigh,

A Gift for you to keep,

Ring it loudon Christmas Eve,

Before you go to sleep.


When Rudolph hears the jingle,

Of your bell on Christmas night,

He will guide the sleigh to you,

His red nose shining bright.


So hang it on your tree,

Or somewhere else in stead,

You might just find a big surprise,

When you get out of bed!


DIY Project Details: http://www.ramblingrenovators.ca

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30 Holiday Word Scrambles

So what words make you think of the Holidays? Think you can unscramble all 30 of these holiday words? Put on that christmas music, your thinking hat and let's find out!

Directions:- Unscramble each word and type it in the box provided. When you have done as many as you can, click on the Check Answers button and I will let you know how you did.

1. gognge
   
2. sersnept
   
3. yoiadhl
   
4. fanewoksls
   
5. pstioetian
   
6. oelhrnopt
   
7. ymciehn
   
8. bredmerc
   
9. traitinods
   
10. scrithams
    
11. sleve
    
12. ererined
    
13. nrapgpwi
    
14. dancenyac
    
15. nadeorlwdn
    
16. chring
    
17. igltsh
    
18. tripneppem
    
19. rkutfcaie
    
20. giingsn
    
21. orhwopks
    
22. gcssikotn
    
23. otoehcalc
    
24. oisletmet
    
25. selbl
    
26. etwhra
    
27. sarnnetom
    
28. nwonmsa
    
29. hesilg
    
30. tinyvait
    

   

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This Christmas, give PRESENCE, not just presents!

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Christmas Movie Drinking Game Details

The Hallmark Christmas movie drinking game, Courtesy of Brittany Graves from Texas, Works with every single Hallmark Christmas Movie created and is a creative and fun way to get everyone else in the Christmas spirit.
Even if you aren't a big drinker, you can still play a version of this game by awarding points to the first person to spot something on the list.

TAKE A DRINK IF...

• REFERENCE TO A DEAD RELATIVE

• MAIN CHARACTER'S NAME IS RELATED TO CHRISTMAS (HOLLY, NICK, ETC.)

• ANY TIME SOMEONE DISSES FAKE CHRISTMAS TREES

• A NEWCOMER PARTAKES IN OLD FAMILY OR TOWN TRADITION

• HOT CHOCOLATE, APPLE CIDER, EGG NOG IS ON SCREEN

• A BIG CITY PERSON TRANSPLANTED TO SMALL TOWN

• CHRISTMAS CAROLING, TREE FARM, OR BAKING COOKIES APPEARS

• MISTLETOE IS ON-SCREEN 

• A CHARACTER MAKES A MAGIC DEAL WITH SANTA OR AN ANGEL

• ANY TIME YOU HEAR "JINGLE BELLS"

TAKE TWO DRINKS IF...

• CHARACTERS EXPERIENCE A 'NEAR-MISS' KISS

• OBVIOUS PRODUCT ADVERTISEMENT APPEARS

• SNOWBALL FIGHT OR ICE SKATING HAPPENS

• AN UGLY SWEATER OR TIE APPEARS ON-SCREEN

• CHARACTERS ARE SNOWED IN

FINISH YOUR DRINK IF...

• THE CYNIC  IS FILLED WITH CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

• IT SNOWS ON CHRISTMAS

TAKE A SHOT IF...

• THE MOVIE STARS CANDACE CAMERON BURÉ OR LACY CHABERT

"Pete's Christmas," "A December Bride," and "Coming Home For Christmas" Game Preview Results

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• Bad Santa
• A Christmas Story
• Christmas Vacation
• Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
• Elf
• Frozen​
• Home Alone
• Jingle All The Way
• ​Krampus
• The Muppet Christmas Story
• The Nightmare Before Christmas
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)
• The Santa Clause 
• Scrooged
• The Snowman (Adult Version)
• Vacation (2015)

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Christmas Eve Games For The WHOLE Family
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Movie Games/Contests Slideshow

Movies that have a inventive game in them. Quote: "Traditions are the stories families write together"

"Family Game" — where everyone writes something nice about someone else and each tries to guess who said what. — (Family/Tradition)

- "A Very Merry Mix-Up" (2013)

"- Cookie Crawl" - Each business will have some kind of gourmet cookie, treat, baked goods to give to sample! — A filled up card/map, by just visiting each business, gives an entry to raffles! — (Contest/Game)

- "Christmas Joy" (2018 TV Movie)

''Ornament Toss, Handmade Ornaments hidden thru-out town with store discounts on each" — (Contest/Game)

- Welcome To Christmas" (1947)

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♬♬ Day 1

25 Days of Christmas CDs ♬♬ Day 1

Christmas Eve And Other Stories by Trans-Siberian Orchestra

"Christmas Sarajevo 24/7"

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